How Scotland brought football to Brazil

By The Newsroom
Published 5th Jun 2014, 22:53 BST
Pele is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates after Brazil won the World Cup soccer final against Italy, 4-1 in 1970. Picture: APPele is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates after Brazil won the World Cup soccer final against Italy, 4-1 in 1970. Picture: AP
Pele is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates after Brazil won the World Cup soccer final against Italy, 4-1 in 1970. Picture: AP
Believe it or not, Brazil has a Scottish expat to thank for introducing football to the South American nation.

In this illuminating video by Edinburgh University, the link between Brazil - hosting this summer’s World Cup - and Scotland is explored. The university’s pioneering role in shaping the beautiful game at home is also put under the spotlight.


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