“It’s hard to imagine what Flamengo means for these boys. In Brazil, there are only two legal paths to social improvement for them: entertainment and soccer. Otherwise it’s a life ofcrime. Training at Flamengo is realizing your life’s goal. But now it’s a dream turned into a nightmare.”
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