A PENALTY KICK IN THE PANTS.

ECONOMIC conditions in Brazil, 1985-; BRAZILIAN politics & government, 2003-; FOOTBALL; CORRUPT practices of presidents; FIFA World Cup

The article discusses effect of politics on football in Brazil, which is supposed to be the most soccer-obsessed country in the world, as of September 2016. It states political history of the country like economic depression in 1994, and corruption charges on presidents of the country, and mentions that the Brazil hasn't won a football World Cup for several years. It notes inflation issues faced by the country.