Soccer has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a Brazilian native, it is like it just runs through your veins. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, I grew up playing soccer with my friends as much as I could and following my beloved Botafogo on its weekly matches at the legendary Maracanã stadium.
During my teenage years, I decided that the sport that consumed so much of my time would have to be part of my professional life as well. Without the necessary skills to become a player, it was an easy call for a news fanatic deciding to pursue a career in sports journalism.