The concept of returning soccer to its high and honorable state. To remove cheaters, hackers, and divers. To play with honor, pride, respect, strength, and as a team. Two simple words that on literal translation mean "play pretty", but are left for each and every soccer player to define it with their own style

Never abandon your teammates, that is joga bonito.

joga bonito by nick91 May 16, 2006

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Joga TV

A series of football (soccer) commercials by Nike promoting the "beauty" of the sport and showing examples of "how it should be". The host of these clips is Eric Cantona, a legendary Manchester United footballer who promotes fair play and passion, but hates the pulling of shirts and voilence on the field yet he once unleashed a kung fu kick on a fan back in 1995.

There should be a Joga TV clip featuring Zidane and his headbutt, maybe that would "make the ball happy"

Joga TV by daveless August 3, 2006

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joga bonito

A common saying by many soccer players around the world meaning, "Play pretty". It comes from the Portugese language.

The Nike Soccer ads with Eric Cantona advertising Joga Bonito

joga bonito by Janie Doe April 24, 2006

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joga bonito

Joga Bonito Portuguese for Play Beautiful
Used in football (soccer if your American) when you want to congratulate someone for playing well

That was some 'Joga Bonito' play mate

joga bonito by Matt W ....... May 17, 2006

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