Brazilian curiosities - The Brazilian Nation Team Nickname

 Hello guys! 

Today I'm gonna talk about a Brazilian football team curiosity. 

Brazil is famous around the world by its brightness  in the field and it's the only one which has five world cup titles! 

Here in Brazil, A seleção brasileira (The national team) is known as "Seleção canarinho" But why that?

The Brazilian National Team used to wear a white uniform, but after loosing the match against Uruguai in 1950, it was decided to change it.  

Listening the whole story in the video below. 



So, for you who have good knowledge in Portuguese, I'm leaving links for a podcast totally in Portuguese about " Seleção canarinho" for you practice your listening and an activity about the podcast. 

Podcast "Seleção Canarinho" 

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