Articles by 

Maurício Ferro

Sports

A Farewell and Three Lessons on Loving Your Craft

This week, in less than 24 hours, Brazilian sports journalism mourned the loss of three of its icons: Washington Rodrigues, known as Apolinho; Sílvio Luiz; and Antero Greco.
Politics

Lessons from times of tragedy: solidarity alone does not drive change.

As Rio Grande do Sul faces the painful consequences of the floods that ravaged the state, a remarkable movement of solidarity is spreading throughout Brazil.
Sports

It's Time to Unmask the Crutches of Brazilian Football

In the exciting world of soccer, Brazil has always been revered as one of the most iconic nations, brimming with talent and achievements that echo across the world's soccer fields.
Politics

Walk the Talk: The Dual Face of America

The American idiom “walk the talk” is commonly employed to convey the meaning of “doing what one says” or “acting in accordance with one's own words.”
Behavior

The Boastful Entrepreneur

Elon Musk is a successful entrepreneur, that's a fact. He is an advocate of the free market economy—but he uses and abuses public investment in his businesses.
Politics

The Decline of Politics

It is often said that politics is the art of swallowing frogs. In contemporary times, I assert that politics is the domain of farce, where truth is lost amidst the falsehoods of those who manipulate it.
Economy

Capital is Apprehensive

This week witnessed a significant outflow of foreign capital from the stock exchange. Estimates suggest an amount around 20 billion Brazilian Reals, even in light of the positive economic indicators presented by the Brazilian economy.
Sports

Exceptional talent is no longer sufficient. Football demands exemplary conduct.

Soccer is changing dramatically. And I'm not talking about rules, tactical schemes, or athletic performance. We are experiencing a shift in consciousness.