One TV – Zé Maria – Il calcio in Brasile
9 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this excerpt from the One TV interview with former Brazilian footballer Zé Maria, he recounts his earliest memories of football in São Paulo. He describes receiving a ball as his first gift at age three or four, playing street football despite the city’s chaotic traffic, and the ritual of evening matches that lasted from 7:30 pm to 10 pm. He recalls a pivotal trial (provino) that marked the end of his carefree childhood, as he transitioned from playing for fun with a small group of friends to becoming a professional player, noting the loss of innocence that accompanies that shift.










