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Strong comparisons arise when examining the intensity of fans in other countries—with Argentina and Uruguay being highlighted as examples of national pride that still resonates deeply with their supporters. Fans in these countries maintain a passionate, almost sacred, connection to their national teams, regardless of the circumstances. Brazil once held a similar reverence; now, that relationship feels tenuous at best.
Mauro's narrative paints a picture of lost fervor within Brazilian fans, suggesting a strategic realignment is necessary for the national team to rekindle that connection. The national team needs to capture the public's imagination with compelling performances, as passion might not yet be lost but is instead laid dormant, waiting for a catalyst to spark it back to life.