Willian to Anzhi Makhachkala: What It Means for His Brazil Career

According to reports emerging from Russia on Thursday night, Shakhtar Donetsk manager Mircea Lucescu has confirmed that his side’s star attacking midfielder Willian will join Anzhi Makhachkala this Friday for a fee of €35 million. (Goal.com) Willian has been prominently linked with a move to the English Premier League for some time, with Tottenham and Chelsea supposedly those leading the... 

Brazil vs. England: Key Battles to Watch

Next Wednesday evening, Brazil will take on England at Wembley Stadium in what will be manager Luiz Felipe Scolari‘s first game at the helm since returning to the role in December. Scolari has already named his squad, while Roy Hodgson will do likewise later on Thursday, giving us a greater idea of what to expect from the two sides when they eventually line up next week. While international football... 

6 Teenage Brazilians Tipped for Big Things

As a Brazilian football writer, the question that everybody always wants to ask you never changes: who is the next big star of the Brazilian game? Still in Brazil and only 20 years old, Neymar is already a veteran in the eyes of many. He is now old news. People are already wanting to look beyond the Santos star and, if you like, discover the “New Neymar.” Just as people had looked for the... 

Júlio César and Ronaldinho Return as Brazil Opts for Experience

On Tuesday afternoon in Rio de Janeiro, recently appointed Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari named his first squad since returning to the position. His side will face England at Wembley on Feb. 6 and will do so with the likes of Ronaldinho, Luis Fabiano and Júlio César among its ranks. Scolari’s predecessor, Mano Menezes, was often criticised for his inconsistent squad selection... 

Brazil 2014 World Cup Latest: Stadium Development, Ticket Process, Draw Details

The 2014 World Cup has had its issues. From early on in the organisational process there has been mudslinging and dispute over many aspects of the tournament’s planning. From stadium construction to ticket prices and from infrastructure to the availability of beer in seated areas, FIFA and the local organising committee have found plenty of areas in which to provoke internal and external conflict. With... 

5 Unheralded Brazil Players You Should Know Before Friendly vs. England

Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari will name his squad next week for a friendly encounter with England at Wembley on Feb. 6. Among that selection, there will doubtless be a number of players who will be somewhat of an unknown quantity to many of their opponents. These often home-based players still have the ability to influence games at international level—as the largely-unheard-of Kleberson... 

Robinho: 6 Months to Earn a Place at Brazil 2014 and Secure His Legacy

It is now just over 10 years since the King of Stepovers came to public attention. Then just 18 years old, Robinho‘s seven goals in 24 matches helped Santos to a memorable 2002 Brasileirão title win. It was supposed to be the start of a glorious career for the man already earning comparisons to Pelé. Robinho would spend a further three years in Brazil before then joining Real Madrid... 

Predicting the Brazil Starting XI to Face England at Wembley

On Feb. 6, Brazil will travel to London for a friendly encounter with England at Wembley Stadium. The game will offer our first taste of which direction Luiz Felipe Scolari will look to take Brazil under his management. While Neymar is surely assured of his place, the reality for Brazil is that very few others are—particularly with captain Thiago Silva absent through injury When “Big Phil”... 

Pele and the 20 Greatest Brazilian Footballers of All Time

Brazil has produced some of the most iconic players in the history of world football. From Pelé to Garrincha and Ronaldo to Kaká, the country has a back catalogue of stars that is scarcely believable. No other nation can match it. For all of Italy, Germany or Argentina’s great pedigree as footballing powers, they are no equal for Brazil in terms of star power and status. Even now,... 

Ranking Brazil’s 10 Best Goalkeepers of All Time

The history of Brazilian football is a virtual who’s who of footballing greats. Right across the pitch, the country has produced some of the finest talents ever to play the game—including goalkeepers. Unfortunately for Brazilian ‘keepers, they often find themselves overlooked. With such a glittering history of fantastic strikers, midfielders and full-backs, it is the goalkeepers who... 

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