Over the past few years, the iconic yellow-and-green Brazilian soccer jersey has become associated with the government of President Jair Bolsonaro, who just lost his re-election bid. And it’s been making it hard for many Brazilians to get behind their national soccer team, their flag and the beloved jersey, formerly seen as a symbol of unity. Michael Fox reports from São Paulo.
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