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Sandro Enters The Brazilian Race For Worst Hair Ever

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If you think back to Copa America, you remember a talented Brazilian team falling well short of expectations. They were eliminated in the quarterfinals by Paraguay, completely blowing it in penalties by missing all four of their attempted. Three of those four attempts weren't even on frame. Some people will blame such talented players doing so poorly in penalties on nerves or the wet pitch, but that's ignoring the real culprit. The hair gods.

Neymar has always had terrible hair that can barely be described. Google it at your own peril. Dani Alves gave him a run for his money in the tournament, somehow convincing himself that dying his hair bleach blonde was a good idea. Well, Tottenham Hotspur’s Sandro has been trying to work his way into the Brazil squad more regularly and it looks like he’s said, “hair gods be damned, I can top Neymar and Dani Alves hair. Then I’ll be a regular for Brazil.”

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That’s not photoshop and it’s not a joke. That is his hair, but don’t worry. The hair gods will have their say eventually.

H/T to Brooks Peck

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