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Mauro challenged listeners to quiz their friends about past matches, star players, and current lineups, revealing an alarming lack of knowledge and interest, even amongst the die-hard fans. Football clubs have taken precedence over national loyalty, as fans engage more passionately with their local teams than with a distant national identity. As Mauro elaborates, this detachment is not due to a lack of passion for football but stems from the way the national team has increasingly distanced itself from its supporters over decades.