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Bauru

American  
[bou-roo] / baʊˈru /

noun

  1. a city in E Brazil.


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Youth team football came first, in 1953, when he signed for his local club, Bauru.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2023

The narrative starts at Pelé’s native city of Tres Coracoes, talks about his move to the Sao Paulo countryside city of Bauru and then on to Santos, where he becomes a global star.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2022

Pele started out as a young boy at Bauru FC in Sao Paulo state under the guidance of former Brazil international Waldemar de Brito.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2022

The family’s situation improved only slightly when it moved to the crossroads city of Bauru, about 180 miles west of São Paulo.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2022

Tiffany Abreu’s team Volei Bauru announced on Tuesday that she will stay on for one more year after playing 14 games and scoring 308 points for the Sao Paulo-based club.

From Washington Times • Apr. 10, 2018

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