[2] The nickname "Michael Jackson" was an homage to the singer, used by both her teammates[3] and given by television commentator Luciano do Valle.

[4] Speaking in May 1999, United States player Julie Foudy did not see much resemblance: "She didn't really look like Michael Jackson, but she did wear one glove.

"[5] Michael Jackson began her professional career at EC Radar,[2] and in 1988 she represented Brazil at the FIFA Women's Invitation Tournament in Guangdong, finishing in third place.

[6] After her appearance with Brazil in the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, Michael Jackson accepted a contract offer from Italian Serie A club Torino.

[8] In 2011, she took a job at a newly created woman's football division of the Brazilian Ministry of Sports, helping develop more tournaments for the mostly neglected female version.