Why signing veteran goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri on free transfer would solve Crystal Palace’s woes in goal Crystal Palace are reportedly weighing up a move to sign veteran Diego Cavalieri on a free transfer to solve the goalkeeper woes at Selhurst Park. Roy Hodgson was desperate to add a fresh face to his goalkeeping ranks last … Read more
10 Astonishing Facts About The Flag-Bearer Of The New-Age Samba Boys Neymar Often regarded as the poster boy for the new-age Samba boys, Neymar has seen a prolific rise in his career. From being a young Brazilian starlet to playing for Barcelona alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to joining Paris Saint-Germain … Read more
Scout Report – Vinicius Junior Over the years, when a Brazilian player emerged on the scenes, his talent was compared with the benchmark set by arguably two of the greatest players to have played the game; Pele and Ronaldo. In recent times, however, the parameter of comparison has moved on from the legends to the … Read more
#452076366 / gettyimages.com Brazil was a country in chaos before the World Cup with lots of protests against the government’s decision to spend money hosting a World Cup instead of tackling the poverty issues that exist within the country. It may have been worth it had the team won the World Cup on home soil, … Read more
Possible Brazil lineup vs Netherlands #452025098 / gettyimages.com A dead rubber for Brazil sees the humiliated home nation take on another beaten finalists Holland for the third place playoff in Brasilia. Can the Selecao finish with a smile or will the Dutch pile further misery and rub salts in the wounds of the hosts? We here … Read more
The Netherlands were unlucky to be knocked out of the semi finals against a plucky Argentine team which defended with all their might and thanks to Sergio Romero’s heroics in the penalty shootout, the Albiceleste marched on to the final of the showpiece event. Louis Van Gaal’s side now take on a crestfallen Brazilian team … Read more
Brazil vs Netherlands Preview After a whole month of non-stop football action from all across Brazil, we finally reach the closing stages of the competition. With the hopes and dreams of reaching the finals of the 2014 World Cup completely diminished, both the Netherlands and the host nation, Brazil, will look to salvage their missed … Read more
Possible Germany lineup against Brazil The upcoming quarterfinal between Germany and Brazil can be simply summed up as “The hosts are on a mission to win the gold at home whereas the Die Mannschaft are looking to capture their first World title since 1990.” The Selecao will miss the torch bearer Neymar and captain Thiago … Read more
#451805404 / gettyimages.com A mouth watering semi final clash is set to sizzle at the Estádio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte as hosts Brazil take on a spirited German outfit who can do wrong at the current moment. Luis Felipe Scholari’s side appear weakened with torch bearer Neymar out with a broken vertebra and with captain … Read more
Brazil vs Germany Preview Can Brazil go through to the finals with two key players out of contention or will the Germans embrace their domination and stride forward to the World Cup glory that awaits them? It’s only a matter of time before the whistle blows and with the exciting thrillers we’ve seen thus far, … Read more