How the World Cup Can Help Brazil’s Domestic League

With the 2014 World Cup fast approaching, there’s been a furious debate over how FIFA‘s premier event can benefit Brazil amidst civil unrest seen at the recent Confederations Cup. Protesters marched in Brazil’s biggest cities speaking out against the government over their lack of action in resolving some of the country’s biggest issues, raising concerns among FIFA officials... 

Do Brazilian Football Stars Still Hold the Same Allure Internationally?

A Brazilian football star is one of the most valuable commodities in modern football. The arrival of such a player causes supporters to wax lyrical about their new signing, especially if his name ends in “-inho.”  For the last two decades, Brazilian imports have excited and delighted fans and neutrals alike with outrageous skills and abilities. The Selecao have delivered some of the... 

5 Promising Brazilian Footballers Who Have Disappointed

Plenty of promising Brazilian footballers make the trip abroad in an effort to earn a living playing football in one of Europe’s many leagues, with the dream of making it at a big club, but in recent years many have disappointed. Brazil has exported countless stars who went on to make an impact on the world stage, but the famed production line has also coughed out a few duds. For every Ronaldo,... 

Young Brazilian Football Stars the World Hasn’t Heard of Yet

With the Selecao triumphing at the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil, football teams are already scrambling to recruit the best talent from the Brasileirao. With the likes of Neymar and Paulinho already signing for European clubs and others set to follow them, Brazil will now need their youngsters to step up. A good thing then that the Brasileirao have plenty of youngsters ready to fill their seniors’... 

Football Transfer Rumours: 6 Brazilian Stars Still Likely to Move

The summer transfer window continues to see deals struck for the world’s biggest talents by some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Already we have seen Neymar finalise his long anticipated move to La Liga giants Barcelona and Tottenham swoop for Corinthians midfielder Paulinho. Manchester City also made their usual big money buys, forking out a cool £30 million for Shakhtar Donetsk’s... 

Why Paulinho and Not Neymar Will Be Brazil’s Key Player at World Cup 2014

Neymar may take the headlines and plaudits as Brazil’s most recognisable and talented player, but there are many key men in Luiz Felipe Scolari‘s side whose work go relatively unnoticed. One of those key players is Corinthians midfielder and soon-to-be Tottenham signing Paulinho. Paulinho is the lynchpin of Scolari‘s Selecao, operating in the engine room alongside Luiz Gustavo in... 

5 Brazil Players Whose World Cup Places Are Under Threat

The 2013 Confederations Cup has drawn the battle lines for the fight to secure a place in Luiz Felipe Scolari‘s 23-man squad for Brazil 2014. The Selecao have an incredible depth of talent at their disposal, so places in the national setup are often only afforded to those who are at the peak of their powers. It’s a volatile position to be in, as a mistake or a poor performance can easily... 

Confederations Cup 2013: What You Need to Know About the Host Nation of Brazil

The 2013 Confederations Cup is nearly upon us, and the host nation of Brazil is prepared to cut the ribbon on a year’s worth of footballing festivities with the 2014 World Cup on the horizon. FIFA’s traditional curtain raiser will feature the likes of 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 winners Spain, Copa America champions Uruguay, Asian Cup winners Japan and international heavyweights Italy. Mexico,... 

What the Confederations Cup Will Tell Us About Brazil for 2014

Brazil are set to raise the curtain at the Confederations Cup ahead of two years of non-stop football on the road to the 2014 World Cup. But what will this traditional curtain raiser tell us about 2014? The 2013 Confederations Cup officially gets underway with the Selecao’s opening game against Asian Cup champions Japan at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on June 15. The tournament will... 

How Neymar Would Fit in at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid

Neymar‘s future looks certain to be resolved this summer as reports emerge of negotiations between Santos and Barcelona, according to Andres Garavaglia of Sky Sports, while Real Madrid (Daily Mirror) and Bayern Munich (Metro) have been linked to him as well. At the moment, Neymar looks set to run out in Barcelona colours as Santos continue to negotiate with the La Liga giants,... 

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