Let Children Be Children

“Let children be children.” Cafu’s statement emerged during a conversation about the future of Brazilian football, but it quickly moved beyond the boundaries of the field. While discussing player development, the former captain of Brazil’s national team highlighted a question involving families, clubs and societies everywhere: how can talent be encouraged without turning childhood into a permanent race for results?

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