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The sustainability of Brazilian football hangs in the balance, requiring a foundational shift in how the game is planned, played, and perceived. By addressing these systemic issues, there is hope that Brazil can reclaim its status at the pinnacle of world football.
The insistence on dealing with the foundational problems rather than navigating around them stands as the crux of the call for reform. There will be no easy solutions, but without a concerted effort to mend the fixture congestion and improve training opportunities, truly competitive football may remain an elusive goal for Brazil.