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Football culture in Rio

Maracanã match days, futevôlei on the beach and the sport that runs through daily life in Rio.

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Flamengo vs Fluminense — the Fla-Flu derby, explained

Flamengo vs Fluminense — the Fla-Flu derby, explained

What the Fla-Flu derby actually is, why it matters more than any other Rio fixture, and whether a visitor with one chance at a Rio match should go.

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Matchday safety in Rio — the honest version

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