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The Stivali family was in the food business. When they realized that they could sell soccer players like someone who sells potatoes, but in exchange for millions, they invested seriously in the “product”. His last export was Renan Lodi, sold to Atlético de Madrid.
In many ways, there is nothing extraordinary about Renan Lodi. Left-back from Atletico Madrid, a Spanish club, Lodi is one of hundreds of Brazilian players who have crossed the Atlantic to defend European clubs in elite competitions such as the Champions League.
More than 50 Brazilian players have played Champions League finals, in fact. Lodi, 22, hopes to become part of that group soon.
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