Gustavo Scarpa's book club inspires international attention

Gustavo Scarpa, a midfielder for Atlético-MG, has been sharing book reviews on social media, inspiring the creation of a book club called Galeitura, made up of fans of the team, and has become a headline even outside the country, according to Globo Esporte Futebol.

Galeitura · 2026-09-25 20:32:43

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Gustavo Scarpa's book club, Galeitura, has gained international attention, with over 80,000 followers on Instagram and more than 500 members on WhatsApp. The club was created by a fan of Atlético-MG, Carolina Marques, who was inspired by Scarpa's book reviews on social media. The club's impact was immediate, with the book chosen for the first reading, "A Morte de Ivan Ilitch" by Liev Tolstói, becoming the best-selling book on Amazon Brasil.

The club's success has also inspired other fans to create their own book clubs, with fans of Cruzeiro, Corinthians, São Paulo, and Grêmio creating their own clubs. The movement has even caught the attention of writers, with some praising Scarpa's influence on promoting reading in Brazil. Scarpa has also been surprised by the club's success, with his phone almost exploding with messages from fans after he joined the club as a surprise.

Gustavo Scarpa's book club inspires international attention

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