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Former Brazilian coach and footballer Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico, will arrive here after the World Cup football as Brazil is looking for stronger sports ties with Bangladesh.
Brazilian Ambassador in Dhaka Joao Tabajara de Oliveira Junior made the disclosure at a press conference in a city hotel on Wednesday.
"We've many names in mind. We've contacted Zico who is free to come after the World Cup," the Ambassador said while responding to a UNB query.
He said this is going to be a beginning of discussion on how Brazil can help develop football engaging young players.
The Ambassador said they will also discuss building a football academy in Bangladesh.
Three journalists from the largest Brazilian TV Channel - TV Globo - who came to make a documentary on Brazilian supporters in Bangladesh were also present.
They are producer Igor Abreu, reporter Clayton Conservani and cameraperson Mikael Bento.
Sharing their Bangladesh experience, they said they have never seen such huge supporters in other countries.
"Brazilians don't about Bangladesh fans. We'll show this for the first time. Over 30 million people will watch it," Clayton said.