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The Struggle for Female Soccer Equality in Brazil

In a little more than a year, Brazil will host the World Cup of Soccer.  It’s time for the “country of soccer” to host the marquee event. But while the Brazilian men’s soccer players will continue to be celebrated, it has long been a different story for the other half of the population. The World’s Jason Margolis has a story on the state of girl’s and women’s soccer in Brazil.