Confederations Cup 2013: Should Lucas Moura Replace Hulk for Brazil?

With the opening encounter of what promises to be an exciting Confederations Cup 2013 out of the way, the debate over Brazil’s chances of success and team selection can begin. A 3-0 victory over what appeared to be a Japanese side suffering from fatigue is an encouraging start for the selecao, but that is not to say that there were not issues from a Brazilian perspective. In his post-match piece... 

China vs. Netherlands: 6 Things We Learned from International Friendly

Netherlands finished their 2012-13 season with a 2-0 win over China in Beijing on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder. Although the Oranje were missing some regulars in action at the European Under-21 Championship, they still presented strong lineups on their Asian tour. China, then, will be reasonably pleased with their performance, having played 77 minutes of the encounter... 

Mexico vs. Costa Rica: Complete World Cup Qualifying Preview

Mexico vs. Costa Rica, Estadio Azteca Tuesday 11 June, 2013, 20.00 ET Having picked up four big points against Jamaica and Panama over the past week, Mexico have put themselves back in a reasonably good position to qualify for the 2014 World Cup. While undefeated in the hexagon, four draws from five games have cost El Tri, but a victory over Costa Rica on Tuesday night would be a major step towards... 

Jamaica vs. Mexico: Key Battles to Watch in World Cup Qualifer

Mexico travel to Kingston to take on the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica on Tuesday night, knowing that they are in need of a victory to kick start their World Cup qualification campaign. Jamaica, though, will not make it easy for El Tri, having already claimed a 0-0 draw on their travels against tonight’s opponents. Mexico simply cannot afford to slip up once again. As ever, the game can be broken down... 

Brazil Confederations Cup 2013 Roster: Latest Analysis and Predictions

The FIFA Confederations Cup gets underway in just 11 days time, and the often overlooked tournament is attracting major attention. This is an event which means so much to host nation Brazil that it has taken on much-increased importance. Brazil must prove to the world that they can host a well-organised event ahead of next summer’s World Cup, that much is certain. However, it is also massively... 

Are Ronaldinho and Kaka Fighting for 1 Brazil Spot at World Cup 2014?

We are approaching crunch time ahead of the Confederations Cup, with Luiz Felipe Scolari‘s next squad for June friendlies with England and France likely just to be an extended version of his cup squad. For Scolari, who claims to already know the squad he will select, it is decision time in a number of areas. Scolari must seek to get his stuttering side firing. The key to doing just that will... 

Why Poor Ronaldinho Display vs. Chile Should Be His Last International Chance

Ronaldinho and his Atlético Mineiro side have enjoyed a fine start to the 2013 season, excelling in the Copa Libertadores to achieve straightforward qualification to the latter stages. Thus far, they have been wonderful to watch. However, the long-haired former Barcelona magician has repeatedly failed to bring that form to the international stage. It is no longer a case of just an off-day here... 

Brazil vs. Chile: 6 Things We Learned

Brazil and Chile played out a 2-2 draw in the new, renovated Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday night, in a match that saw the Seleção repeatedly booed by their own supporters. Brazil, who boasted several first-team players among their ranks, were comfortably outplayed by their Chilean opponents, despite the scoreline, with La Roja playing none of their regular stars. The... 

Projecting Colombia’s World Cup Team in 2014

With Colombia sitting comfortably among the top three sides in the South American qualification table ahead of the 2014 World Cup, it appears as if the sleeping giants will once more be strutting their stuff on the global stage. With their Under-20 side currently continental champions, and the senior side coming off a glorious year in 2012, there is a feel-good factor about Colombian football that... 

The Evolution of Neymar: How Brazil’s Superstar in the Making Rose to Prominence

He is a player who captures the imagination like few others in the history of football, and his name will be the focus of all press attention ahead of the World Cup next summer. But, just how has Neymar arrived at the present point in his career? Without leaving his homeland, or even playing in a World Cup, the incredibly gifted 21-year-old has become one of the most recognizable players in football.... 

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