Palmeiras Youth Categories Train On A Dirt Field To Recover Brazil’s Jogo Bonito⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Kids of Palmeiras U11 category play an informal game at Academia de Futebol 2 Training Camp in #Guarulhos, #SaoPaulo, #Brazil. Once a week, Palmeiras take its academy players under 13 years old to play on a dirt field, without tactics, coaches or any instructions. For some time now, its brightest prospects have also been playing informal games to preserve the amateur spirit and encourage improvisation. While the football market demands talents that can adapt the European tactics, #Palmeiras works to recover the essence of the Brazilian distinctive ‘jogo bonito’ (the beautiful game). Brazil, the most successful team in the #FIFAWorldCup, has not lifted the trophy since 2002 and it has been 17 years since the last Brazilian player received the Ballon d’Or Award. In this attempt of returning to the roots, Palmeiras has produced some new talents such as Endrick, Estevão Willian and Luís Guilherme. | May 0...