Residents paint street in Poços de Caldas in honor of Mauro Ramos, captain of the Seleção Residents of the Jardim Europa neighborhood, in Poços de Caldas (MG), gathered to paint and decorate Rua Zurique with flags and drawings of the Brazilian team just a few days before the start of the World Cup. The initiative gained special meaning with the participation of family members of Mauro Ramos de Oliveira, Brazil's captain in the 1962 world title. 📲 Follow the g1 Sul de Minas page on Instagram The mobilization transformed the road into a space for coexistence and celebration, bringing together children and adults in preparation for the tournament. Among the participants were relatives of the former defender, who was born in the city and is remembered as one of the greatest names in the history of Brazilian football. Mauro Ramos was the captain of the Seleção in their second world championship campaign, won in Chile in 1962. In Poços de Caldas, a statue in honor of the player, with the cup raised high, helps keep the athlete's memory alive. Residents paint a street in Poços de Caldas in honor of Mauro Ramos, captain of the national team in 1962 EPTV Reproduction For his great-niece, Fabíola Cagnani Junqueira Santos, the decoration of the streets during the World Cup represents more than just football fans. "It's a childhood tradition that brings back a lot of good memories, a lot of affectionate memories. Seeing people on the streets and children creating memories that I want them to carry with them for life, just like I did," he said. According to her, the moment also served to strengthen ties between neighbors. "It's been a while since we had such a great union of residents for such a wonderful moment. All the children on the street, of various ages, and their parents participating to make this happen." The drawings that decorate the street have the direct participation of neighborhood children. Part of the illustrations were created by Isabela Gavião Bastos, 11 years old, who helped shape the green and yellow scenery. "I made the cup, the macaw and the canary. I really liked it because I like drawing and I got some inspiration to represent Brazil and the World Cup", he said. Residents paint a street in Poços de Caldas in honor of Mauro Ramos, captain of the national team in 1962 EPTV Reproduction In addition to the painting on the asphalt, the World Cup atmosphere also reached local businesses. A bar on the corner of Rua Zurique prepared the space to gather fans and broadcast the Brazilian team's games. While waiting for Brazil's debut, residents celebrate the resumption of a tradition that spans generations. On Rua Zurique, the legacy of a world champion captain continues to inspire the community, now with the expectation of another world title. See more news from the region on g1 Sul de Minas