Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) kisses the Cup of Brazil football championship trophy as he poses with Corinthians' striker Ronaldo (R) and other members of the team, during a meeting at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia on July 2, 2009. Corinthians won the Cup of Brazil on July 1, after the final with Internacional of Porto Alegre. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) kisses the Cup of Brazil football championship trophy as he poses with Corinthians' striker Ronaldo (R) and other members of the team, during a meeting at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia on July 2, 2009. Corinthians won the Cup of Brazil on July 1, after the final with Internacional of Porto Alegre.

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