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Brazil’s secret weapon is Watermelon Head

We found Brazil’s secret weapon.

by Ryan Rosenblatt
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Brazil vs. Colombia, 2014 World Cup: Selecao sneak a win, but Neymar is hurt
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Brazil are on the verge of the World Cup semifinals, where they will be 180 minutes from a record sixth title. How are they doing it?

Some would argue talent, but they would be wrong.

Some would argue management, but they, too, would be wrong.

Brazil are a machine and it is thanks to Watermelon Head.

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