21.   Testifying at a government inquiry into Brazilian soccer corruption last year, Ronaldo denied those reports, but neither did he provide a full explanation.

22.   The woman from the BBC raises her hand and gets the attention of Brazilian soccer coach Carlos Alberto Parreira.

23.   There have also been unpleasant reminders of the corruption scandal that has rocked Brazilian soccer for the past two years.

24.   They told her about their sports heroes, such as U.S. track star Wilma Rudolph and Brazilian soccer legend Pele.

25.   Unlike the Brazilian soccer system, which produces millions of dollars worth of talent annually, the US system mostly has stifled talent.

26.   While Bellos makes a strong case that this loss has defined Brazilian soccer, the chapters that follow do not reflect a defeated culture but one thrillingly alive.

27.   Years of mismanagement and neglect have left Brazilian soccer in disarray, with only diehard fans, mostly young males, mustering courage to attend matches live.

28.   Yesterday they kicked the ball around like the Brazilian soccer team, flailed helplessly at pitches and watched their bullpen implode with two titanic multiple-run homers.

29.   Pele and Romario could find themselves in an unwelcome spotlight when a congressional inquiry into Brazilian soccer gets under way.

30.   Pele, the Brazilian soccer legend, said in a television talk show late Sunday that Ronaldo should have not played.