Predicting the Brazil Squad for the 2018 World Cup

With the 2014 World Cup now complete, attention is now turning to the future directions of many sides involved in the tournament and what state they may be in come 2018. For none more so is that the case than Brazil which, following their calamitous exit from this summer’s competition, will have much to prove as to their current standing in the game over the years ahead. Luckily, the Selecao... 

The Netherlands Add to Brazil Woes as Defeat Highlights Deficiencies

Given the Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal’s dismissive attitude towards the third-place play-off fixture this week, fans could have been forgiven for expecting Brazil to triumph over a side whose mind was already elsewhere. It took just three minutes for any such thoughts to be thrown out the window as Thiago Silva fouled Arjen Robben to concede a penalty and hand Robin van Persie the chance... 

Miroslav Klose Breaks Ronaldo Record to Compound Brazil Misery

Miroslav Klose is now the top goalscorer in the history of World Cup competition, scoring his 16th tournament goal early in Germany’s 7-1 semifinal victory over Brazil in Belo Horizonte. Normally such an achievement would be given pages and pages of column inches, but such was the manner of the game that Klose will have to concede much of that acclaim. He will care little. Germany will head into... 

Brazil Must Consider World Cup Changes as Attack Misfires vs. Chile

It was a clash of titans that could only be separated from the penalty spot. By the end, both Brazil and more so Chile were out on their feet; they could give no more. The 1-1 scoreline prior to penalty shootout drama does not reflect the entertainment of the encounter. Both sides could have scored more and, indeed, when Mauricio Pinilla smashed the crossbar in the final minute of normal time, the... 

Why Hulk Is Under Most Pressure for Brazil Following Win with Cameroon

Much focus of late has been on the continued selection of Paulinho in the Brazil midfield and, indeed, the Spurs man’s rotten form continued on Monday night as he was dragged off at half-time for eventual goalscorer Fernandinho. That debate, based on the evidence of recent weeks, should no longer be an issue. It is clear for all to see that a change must be made and Fernandinho‘s arrival... 

World Cup 2014: Pele’s 10 Greatest Moments in Tournament History

Whether he or Maradona is the greatest footballer of all time remains a fierce point of contention, but what is undoubted is that Pele has single-handedly contributed a number of memorable moments to World Cup history. He may now be more famous among younger generations for his quotes to the media and terrible predictions, but to those of a certain age, he will always be a truly great sporting idol. Let’s... 

Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Cautious Approach Hinders Brazil Against Mexico

Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Brazil stuttered to a 0-0 draw with Mexico on Tuesday night in Brazil’s first failure to win their first two ties at a World Cup competition since 1978. With the pressure of playing at home immense, it is a result that will have done little to calm nerves within the ranks. Brazil set out cautiously, using Ramires in midfield in place of the injured Hulk and Scolari’s... 

The Brazil 1970 Side Would Not Qualify from Group Stages at 2014 World Cup

The Brazil side of the 1970 World Cup remains one of the greatest to play the game. Debates will rage on as to whether the team of 1958 or 1970 was the best in the history of Brazilian football, but none in the selecao’s illustrious history matches the latter for star power. For all the international attention still handed to the likes of Socrates and Zico in 1982, they were not champions and... 

Explaining Exactly What a World Cup Win Would Mean for Host Nation Brazil

Hosting a World Cup should be a source of immense pride to any nation, not least those where footballing traditions and culture run deep into society. But in Brazil this summer that will not be the case for many. At Brazil ’14 there will be as much attention off the pitch as on it. Protests against the hosting of the tournament and the misappropriation of public funds are set to be large, and... 

Brazil vs. Panama: 6 Things We Learned

Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Brazil secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over Panama on Tuesday night, getting their final rehearsals for the coming World Cup off to a perfect start. After a slow opening half-hour, Brazil took the lead through a Neymar free-kick before clicking into gear and extending their lead courtesy of Dani Alves. Hulk added a third shortly after the break, while substitute Willian... 

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