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The dialogue initiated with a nostalgic reflection on earlier playing days in Brazil. A former player opened up about the experience of playing in smaller stadiums in the interior of São Paulo, where the atmosphere was notably intense. Cities like Marília, Bauru, and Franca were notorious for their challenging conditions — from the sweltering heat to hostile crowds, these venues held their unique set of difficulties, often under less-than-ideal circumstances primarily due to the lack of live broadcasts, VAR technology, and stringent officiating.