The connection between Brazil and football is legendary. It is one defined by flair, passion and five FIFA World Cup **** les.
Not to mention Pele, Ronaldo and, for Southampton and Bournemouth fans, there are Leo Cienza, Evan Ilsen and Haiyan.
Just how did the South American country, home to the world's largest carnival, become so good at the beautiful game? The answer may be much closer to home in Hampshire.
Radio Solent's Tom Murray headed to St Mary's Stadium in Southampton to find out more.
Either side of a railway footbridge, just before the ground itself, is a mural depicting famous players of Southampton's past, including Alan Shearer, Matt Le Tissier and Ricky Lambert.
#bournemouth
Not to mention Pele, Ronaldo and, for Southampton and Bournemouth fans, there are Leo Cienza, Evan Ilsen and Haiyan.
Just how did the South American country, home to the world's largest carnival, become so good at the beautiful game? The answer may be much closer to home in Hampshire.
Radio Solent's Tom Murray headed to St Mary's Stadium in Southampton to find out more.
Either side of a railway footbridge, just before the ground itself, is a mural depicting famous players of Southampton's past, including Alan Shearer, Matt Le Tissier and Ricky Lambert.
#bournemouth
3 months ago