A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.

A boy from a Brazilian favela takes to the field to repay a crushing debt to the mob. With help from an injured former national player and his best friend, he blends raw street soccer with the rhythm of samba. One spectacular winning goal in a World Cup qualifier could free him from the slums—and fulfill the dream his mentor was forced to abandon.