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202026 minPGdocumentary

A8

202026 minPGdocumentary

Afonsinho, linked to football legends Zizinho and Didi, discusses the value of teamwork and collaboration in the sport over individual talent.

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Afonsinho, linked to football legends Zizinho and Didi, discusses the value of teamwork and collaboration in the sport over individual talent.

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Lucio Brancodirector

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Afonsinho reflects on the nature of teamwork in "A8," a 26-minute audiovisual monologue released in 2020. He discusses the roles of individual talent and collaboration in football. Drawing from his lineage linked to Zizinho and Didi, Afonsinho stresses that success on the field requires the contributions of all players. He emphasizes that there is no single owner of the ball in the game. The film presents his insights on competition and shared effort.

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