Soccer fans in Brazil this week were watching the São Paulo youth cup, where many of the world’s best players have their first opportunity to be in the spotlight. After the pandemic canceled the games last year, fans were eager to watch the emerging talent on display, even while COVID-19 wrecked some team’s chances. Theo Ruprecht reports from the final on who drew the most attention, and what it says about the state of Brazilian soccer today.
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