Charles Miller introduced football to Brazil in 1892, not realizing how popular it would become. Brazil is extremely passionate about football - when they lost the 1950 World Cup final, the entire nation mourned. Brazil is currently the most successful national team, having won the World Cup 5 times. Many legendary Brazilian players have won the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards over the past few decades, more than any other country. Dani Alves fought against racism by eating a banana that was thrown at him during a match and continuing to play, gaining support on social media.