Carla Medeiros’s ‘Tudo É Rio’ explores literature and football

An essayist reflects on the intersection of literature and football, specifically through the lens of the book ‘Tudo É Rio’ by Carla Medeiros. The author draws parallels between the intense, often painful passion of football fandom and the more accessible, non-competitive nature of literary pursuits.

The narrative is set against the backdrop of Pacaembu, a location central to the author's personal history and connection to the Corinthians football club, serving as a site where both sports and literature converge.