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Indigenous people from a village in Rio de Janeiro state have founded the soccer team Originarios, the first fully Indigenous team to compete in an official championship in Brazil, aiming to raise awareness about their struggles and cultural identity while seeking opportunities for players to excel in professional sports. #IndigenousSports #SoccerForChange #RepresentationMatters #BR #GU
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Indigenous soccer team makes professional debut in Brazil to score goals and fight prejudice
MARICA, Brazil, May 6 (Reuters) - From a village on the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Indigenous people have founded a professional soccer team made up solely of players from across Brazil, turning the state championship into a new front in their struggle for representation.