The work, titled *Equipo de los sueños* (Dream Team), was created by journalist and researcher Angélica Kalil and illustrator Priscila de Paula, known as PriWi.
Published by Bebel Books, the book is primarily aimed at a young audience, though the authors hope to reach readers of all ages through an accessible narrative, humor, and references to contemporary culture.
The story follows seven girls who attempt to form a neighborhood soccer team; in the process, they investigate the paths taken by the women who paved the way for the sport.
The publication seeks to fill a gap in the history of Brazilian sports, where women’s participation was sidelined for much of the history of soccer—due to both social prejudice and institutional restrictions.
One of the key episodes addressed is the ban on women playing the sport, established in 1941 by a decree from then-president Getulio Vargas, which prevented women from engaging in sports deemed “incompatible with their nature,” as noted by Agência Brasil.
Among the athletes highlighted are Fanta, Cebola, Soro, Sissi, Tafa, Katia Cilene, Grazi, Lorena, Formiga, Cris, and Marta—all of whom served as key figures across different generations of the sport.
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