The book by the famous sports journalist Igor Fesunenko opens up to the mass reader the world of Brazilian football - a phenomenal social phenomenon. The first part of the book contains interesting historical essays, interviews about all aspects of football life (coaches, clubs, stars, fans, judges, reporters, sports business etc.) The second part directly tells about the history of the Brazilian national team, the only team that became a participant in all world championships, from its first match in 1914 to winning the title of five-time world champions in 2002. More attention is paid to recent events, stars and coaches.