Why Chelsea’s Oscar Is Brazil’s Most Important Player Right Now

Over the past two years, whether under the management of either Mano Menezes or Luiz Felipe Scolari, Brazil have been an inconsistent and, at times, underwhelming footballing force. There has been refuge, though, for supporters of the Selecao in the comforting fact that the country can still boast some of world football’s best and most sought-after talents. Neymar is, without doubt, the biggest... 

Brazil vs. Russia: Hernanes, Hulk and Oscar on Form for Disappointing Selecao

Brazil may have earned themselves a 1-1 draw with Russia at Stamford Bridge on Monday night, but they would not have felt like celebrating. Fred’s last-minute equaliser aside, there was a lot of effort expended for very little in the way of demonstrable success for Luiz Felipe Scolari‘s side at Stamford Bridge. They were not totally outplayed by Russia, that would be misleading. They were,... 

Grading Lionel Messi’s Performance for Argentina vs Venezuela

As Argentina took on Venezuela in World Cup qualification on Friday night, all eyes were once more on captain Lionel Messi to inspire the Albiceleste to victory in the Estadio Monumental. The No. 10 did not disappoint. The times of Messi “not performing” for his country, although a somewhat unfair accusation, are now consigned to the distant past. Following a goal late in the first half,... 

Argentina vs. Venezuela: 5 Things We Learned

Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 in South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday night, with Gonzalo Higuain and Lionel Messi central to the side’s success. With the Real Madrid forward contributing two goals and Messi on target from the penalty spot, the Vino Tinto were little match for the talents of their Argentine rivals. Victory sees Argentina continue their smooth path toward World Cup qualification,... 

Lionel Messi and the 10 Best Left Feet Ever in South America

It is amazing how revered left-footed players can become. A good left-foot is generally referred to as “cultured”, whereas their right-footed counterparts are never quite afforded the same level of praise. South America is perhaps the natural home of the cultured left-footed player. From Gerson to Maradona and Rivaldo to Messi, some of the most gifted players the continent has ever produced... 

Predicting the Brazil Starting XI to Face Italy

Brazil take on Italy in Geneva on Thursday night with Luiz Felipe Scolari‘s plans thrown into disarray by a series of injury problems cropping up this last week ahead of the friendly encounter. The recently installed Brazil coach will have to make do without Lucas Moura, Paulinho and Ramires for the tie, while both David Luiz and Diego Costa remain injury doubts. (Xinhua) With that in mind, Scolari... 

Italy vs. Brazil: Key Battles to Watch in International Friendly

Brazil take on Italy in Geneva on Thursday with plenty to prove after a humbling defeat to England in Luiz Felipe Scolari’s first match since returning as manager last month. Playing the Euro 2012 finalists will mean the competition doesn’t get any easier for the 2002 World Cup-winning coach. And, with a series of recently injured players, he may have to do so without his ideal lineup. Brazil... 

Jairzinho and the 15 Most Iconic Brazil World Cup Goals

As is to be expected of five-time champions, Brazil have contributed greatly to the rich tapestry of the FIFA World Cup, including some of the most iconic goals in its history. Iconic, of course, doesn’t always mean best. Some goals have gone down in World Cup folklore for the moment that they captured, or the story behind the goal. There are many reasons. From Pele in 1958, via Garrincha, Jairzinho,... 

Rodrigo Palacio: Could Inter Milan Striker Play for Argentina at World Cup 2014?

Despite an impressive scoring record right through his career, Inter Milan‘s Rodrigo Palacio has never been the most fashionable of strikers. Since his international debut in 2005, he has made just 10 international appearances, despite consistently remaining of the fringes of the Albiceleste squad. Admittedly, Palacio‘s scoring record of just one goal in those 10 games for his country is... 

6 Most Infamous World Cup Red Cards

The World Cup is the scene of some of football’s greatest moments. From memorable goals to unlikely triumphs, it is the biggest stage that a professional footballer can ever reach in their career. Where there is a platform for such enormous fame and success, though, infamy and defeat also travels hand in hand. The World Cup has also seen its fair share of incidents that those involved would rather... 

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