For some, football has
begun to lose its soul.

Fear of defeat has overshadowed
the dream of beautiful play.

But there still one place where
skill, joy, heart and honor rule the field.

Welcome to Brasil.

Joga Bonito.


What’s ginga?
Ginga (pronounced jeen-gah) is to Brazilian football what soul is to r&b, swing is to jazz and rhubarb is to custard – vital, integral and essential. The origins of it lie in the cultural fusion found in Brazil and the osmotic manner in which it has evolved. Here you see the influence of capoeira (an African martial art, somewhat like a synthesis of t’ai chi and ballet) blended with samba steps and their accompanying drum beat. How does this affect the football? Well, as Robinho remarks: “Strength doesn’t beat wits.” The wits in question are fired by ginga and there is no ginga without movement, rhythm and joy. As one contributor says, “Everyone has their own ginga.”


“Ginga, it’s in our blood, it’s a gift given by God especially to Brazilians who play football and learn to dance from an early age. I think Brazilians are given Ginga when they’re born and continue to improve it through childhood.” - Ronaldo

“Ginga flows with the rhythm. It comes into football with dribbles, with the change of movements so you go on developing a different ginga. Everybody’s got a different way to dance and to move to the sound of music so this dancing ginga you develop with time.” - Ronaldinho

“Man, you can't just play football. You've got to have the sway” - Robinho


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