There is a lot of expectation on Brazil this summer, both from within their own country and around the globe. This level of expectation will always be on the host nation, but Brazil have the quality to live up to the hype, the only question is if they are mentally strong enough to deal with … Read more
1) England to not make it past the last 16 Maybe this is just me being typical pessimistic about my beloved Three Lions? But our squad is weak, and as much as I disposed to like Hodgson as a West Bromwich Albion supporter, the slow evolving, almost negative style of football the England have been … Read more
Even though the World Cup is about a year away, one feels yearning on which teams will face long trips in Samba Land. While Spain will be the perennial favourites, they are certainly not invincible, remember the Confederations Cup final where they were steamrolled by three goals by the home country Brazil. While no country … Read more
Brazil cruised to a 6 nil victory over Australia, further affirming their status as the favorites to lift the 2014 World Cup. Luiz Felipe Scolari had to deal with the absence of Oscar, Hulk, Daniel Alves and Fred as he made the brief switch to a solid a 4-3-2-1, giving Ramires and Bernard a start. … Read more
With the World Cup just under a year away and Brazil’s surprise win over Spain in the Confederations Cup Final, on the 4th July 2013, FIFA updated their World Rankings. There have been some impressive rises and some rather ungraceful falls by national teams in the lead up to the World Cup. The new rankings … Read more
This happens only in Brazil. Beautiful game shows its dark face once again. Few days back, in a local football game (in Brazilian town of Pio XII), referee Octavio da Silva had an argument with a player named Josenir dos Santos. Then the referee stabbed the 30 year old player who died on his way to hospital. … Read more
Two times South American footballer of the year, FIFA Puskas award for best goal, Best young player in the Campeonato Paulista, four times Best player in the Campeonato Paulista, first Copa Libertadores for Santos since 1963, Best player in Copa Libertadores, Young player of the year. 36 international caps and 22 goals, first Brazilian athlete … Read more
In the third and final match of Group A, Brazil handed Italy an emphatic loss, defeating them 4-2 in Salvador on Saturday evening as the hosts claimed top of the group. Fred was the cream of the crop amongst all goal scorers as he earned a brace. Dante scored off a header while Neymar struck … Read more
Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Brazilian team opened up the Confederations Cup with a classy performance against Japan, defeating the Blue Samurais 3-0. An incredible strike in the opening minutes from Neymar was complimented just after halftime when Paulinho doubled the lead. In the dying moments of the game Oscar – having been an incredible creative force in … Read more
It was a high profile clash between England and Brazil last night when some of the world’s best young and senior stars played out an exciting friendly match. The hosts beat Brazil 2-1 for the first time in almost 23 years courtesy of goals from Manchester United’s target man Wayne Rooney and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard … Read more
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