Paul Pogba Leads France to 2013 FIFA Under-20 World Cup Glory

On Saturday night, the Turk Telecom Arena hosted a war of attrition, with France and Uruguay inseparable over 120 minutes leading up to the decisive penalty shootout. It had been a scrappy game but not due to a lack of ambition. Rather, as both sides sought to press high up the pitch, nerves ensured that passes went astray, runs were mistimed and shots ill-directed. There was, however, quality... 

5 Biggest Brazilian Failures in Europe

Brazil has produced some of the biggest stars in world football history. That is without any doubt. However, like any country, it has also produced those who have failed to match initial expectation. The move to European clubs is not an easy one for many players, with a hugely different culture to adapt to both on and off the field. It is a move that leads some to excel, while others struggle under... 

Mexico vs. Canada: Key Battles to Watch in Gold Cup Clash

Mexico will take on Canada on Thursday night in Matchday 2 of the 2013 Gold Cup, with both sides in desperate need of a win after opening day defeats. Seattle plays host to the encounter, with both sides already aware that defeat will mean almost certain elimination and a trip home with their tails between their legs. As so often at international level, the game is likely to be a cagey affair that... 

FIFA Under-20 World Cup: Aboagye and Acheampong Inspire Ghana to Semifinals

Youth football competitions often tend to provide excitement in abundance, as talented young players go head-to-head without the tactical discipline that comes with experience. The 2013 FIFA Under-20 World Cup is proving no different, with both Ghana and Iraq coming through marathon quarterfinal fixtures Sunday night. For Iraq, the achievement is somewhat unbelievable. This is a team of players who... 

What Needs to Happen for Ronaldinho to Make Brazil’s 2014 World Cup Squad

Ahead of Brazil’s recent triumph at the 2013 Confederations Cup, head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari was coming in for enormous criticism in Brazil for both his tactics and squad selection. After all, until facing France on the eve of the competition, Felipao and his side had managed just one win from six fixtures in 2013—and that came against a domestic-based Bolivia side. It was simply not... 

Brazil 1970 vs. Brazil 2013: Scoring the Position-by-Position Battles

Brazil secured a memorable 3-0 victory over Spain last Sunday to claim the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup title, but just how good is this version of the Selecao? We will discover the answer to that question next summer when they attempt to secure a sixth World Cup title, this time on home soil. However, in the meantime, we can get an idea of how good the side could potentially be by comparing the current... 

Player-by-Player Review of Brazil’s Confederations Cup Campaign

Brazil won the Confederations Cup in fine style on Sunday evening, beating reigning European and World champions Spain 3-0 in the Maracana, in what is a result that will go down in history. Spain were unbeaten in a competitive match since the 2010 World Cup, but were dismantled by a Brazil side that has steadily grown into itself over the course of the tournament. Having entered the competition at... 

Confederations Cup Final: In-Depth Preview For Brazil vs. Spain

Where: Estadio do Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil When: Sunday, June 30 at 6 p.m. ET Watch: ESPN (USA), BBC (UK) Live Stream: ESPN3.com (USA), BBC iPlayer (UK)   For the first time at the 2013 Confederations Cup, Brazil will enter the world-famous Maracana stadium on Sunday night to take on reigning World and European champions Spain. The Selecao will do so with the knowledge that they now... 

Assessing Neymar’s Contribution for Brazil in Confederations Cup Group Stages

In the build up to the Confederations Cup earlier this month, there was only one story—the impending transfer of Neymar to Barcelona, and the young star’s apparent inability to perform against top international opposition. Three games into the tournament, however, and the tide of public perception outside of Brazil has already noticeably changed, with the young Santos-produced star having... 

Italy vs. Brazil: 6 Things We Learned

Brazil secured the top spot in Group A of the 2013 Confederations Cup on Saturday night with a 4-2 victory over Italy in Salvador, thanks in part to two second-half goals from striker Fred. The selecao, though, were the better side of the night and deserved their victory over what was a semi-rotated Italian lineup—with the likes of Andrea Pirlo and Daniele De Rossi rested. Neymar was once more... 

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