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- ↑ Enny Vieira, Moraes (4 June 2012). "As mulheres também são boas de bola: histórias de vida de jogadoras Baianas (1970 - 1990)" [Women are also good with the ball: life stories of female players from Bahia (1970 - 1990)]. Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo . Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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