Former player who died in Ireland leaves a chapter on overcoming, purpose and starting over in a book

Former Brazilian defender dies after scooter accident in Ireland Former player Saul Muniz, aged 40, left a chapter on overcoming, purpose and transformation before dying in a scooter accident in Galway, Ireland. In the text, he writes that the greatest victory of his life did not happen on the football field, but through an inner transformation. He had lived in Ireland since 2012, worked as a barber and was leaving work when he suffered the accident on the 12th. The chapter he wrote is part of the book "Education that Transforms and Careers that Inspire", a collective work on career and life purpose. The launch will be in Alphaville, Barueri (SP), on the 30th. "Sport transformed my life. Football gave me extraordinary experiences and also taught me profound lessons about overcoming, resilience and self-knowledge. But the greatest victory I achieved didn't happen on the pitch. It happened inside me", he wrote in a publicity text. His sister, Patrícia Borges, told g1 that the chapter immortalizes part of the former player's story. “It will be a little piece of his history that will be immortalized,” he said. ?Click here to follow the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp Book by former player who died in Ireland will be released on the 30th Disclosure READ MORE Former Brazilian defender dies after scooter accident in Ireland Family will donate the organs of former Brazilian player who died in Ireland 'Discipline of the fields to the purpose of life' In the book's promotional material, Saul's chapter is presented with the theme "From the Discipline of the Fields to the Purpose of Life: a journey of overcoming, learning and transformation". He also states that many people only see the results of a trajectory, but do not always know the challenges, the falls, the renunciations and the learning that happens behind the scenes. "My story began simply, in the interior of Minas Gerais, and was built with discipline, perseverance and a lot of faith," he wrote. Saul also says that the chapter brings together reflections on purpose, personal development, gratitude, solitude, emotional growth and experiences that changed the way he started to see life. "I'm sure you will identify with many moments of this journey and find valuable inspiration for your own journey." From football to Ireland Saul was born in Minas Gerais and moved to Ribeirão Preto in 1995. It was in the city that his career in football began, in the youth teams of Comercial. He also defended Francana, Jaboticabal and Guariba. In 2012, he left the field after knee and ankle injuries made it difficult to recover from playing again. That year, he moved to Ireland to study English. Before the trip, he took a barber course. His mother, who was a hairdresser, encouraged the new profession. According to his sister, Saul first lived in Dublin and then moved to Galway. In the country, he built a new career as a barber and made friends among Brazilians, Irish and immigrants of different nationalities. "All the salons he passed through left doors open. He left behind friends," said Patrícia. Tributes After his death, the family authorized the donation of Saul's organs. The heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, as well as blood vessels and heart valves were donated. In a post, the NGO You in Africa lamented the death of former player Saul Muniz, who was a volunteer. dimension of the bonds built by the brother abroad. "Now, with everything I'm experiencing, I saw the immensity of people who were welcomed by him. There are a lot of people sharing videos, testimonials, messages of support. It's not just Ireland and Brazil", he said. Project brings together career stories The book "Educação que Transforma e Carreiras que Inspiram" was created by Sandra Regina, retired teacher, businesswoman, career mentor, speaker and writer. According to the creator, the work brings together educators, businesspeople, leaders and mentors from different areas. The proposal is to reach young people in search of guidance, professionals in the growth phase, people in career transition and parents who want to guide the next generation. Saul Muniz, former Comercial de Ribeirão Preto (SP), died after an accident in Ireland Social networks See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão Preto and Franca VIDEOS: Everything about Ribeirão Preto, Franca and the region