Atlético Mineiro was the first player called up for the
Atlético Mineiro was the first player called up for the Brazilian national team who did not play for teams in São Paulo or for teams in Rio de Janeiro: in 1930, striker Mário de Castro was called up for the national team, but he was not. With 195 goals in 100 games for Atlético, Mário said he was incapable of wearing any shirt other than that of the alvinegro from Minas Gerais... Did you know?