Rio de Janeiro, March 15: Convicted murderer Bruno Fernandes de Souza, who has signed a contract with Brazilian Serie B club Boa Esporte, insisted that he is "not worried about what other people say" after being allowed to return to football.
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The 32-year-old, once considered a prospect for Brazil's national team, was presented to the media on Tuesday, March 14, four days after signing a two-year deal with Esporte, reports Xinhua news agency.
"People like my wife didn't let me give up. She was the one who motivated me most. I thank her for supporting me in my darkest moment," Bruno said.
He added, "The club's objective is to get promoted to the top division. But the most important thing is to play. I have to believe in myself. I know that I have a lot of hard work to do."
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