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Brazilians set the rhythm at Barca and Real
Brazil and Barcelona team mate Belletti agreed. "It was different in the past, Brazilians came to Europe and couldn't adapt," he said. "It was more difficult then, but now that Brazilians are helping their teams win trophies, that motivates them to sign more Brazilians." The success of the national team is another incentive for European clubs to look to Brazil. The five-times world champions have already booked their place in next year's World Cup and, unlike four years ago, they have qualified with ease. Their spectacular attacking style and array of talent have already drawn comparisons with the great team that won the 1970 World Cup. BALL SKILLS The latest high-profile Brazilian to make the switch to Europe is Robinho, the 21-year-old prodigy who helped to steer Santos to two Brazilian championships in 2002 and 2004. With his dizzying "pedaladas" (step-overs) and limitless repertoire of ball skills, Real Madrid are hoping their new recruit will help them to win a first trophy in three seasons as well as allowing them to match Barcelona in the entertainment stakes. "He's a huge player," said Ronaldinho. "He's a great friend and I wish him all the luck in the world and hope he can go far." Belletti sounded a note of caution, saying that a move to Europe was not
always a guarantee of success.
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