Why Argentina V Brazil World Cup Final Would Be the Biggest Match of All Time

Football is made up of magic moments and matches—contests that capture the imagination and become ingrained into footballing folklore. The last moments of the 1999 Champions League final between Manchester United and Bayern Munich, as well as Steven Gerrard’s rasping drive in the dying minutes of Liverpool v Olympiakos in the 2005 Champions League, both strike a chord way beyond the supporters... 

Brazil Squad Power Rankings for World Cup 2014

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has named his squad for the country’s friendly encounter with South Africa on March 5 in Johannesburg.  Amongst the names is an idea of who Big Phil will be relying on come the big kick-off on June 12 against Croatia in Sao Paulo.  Next week’s match will be the final international before Scolari will name his final 23-man squad on May 7. Here,... 

Fred’s Injury Form Could Give Leandro Damiao New Chance with Selecao Brasileira

Luiz Felipe Scolari has already called up the European-based players for the Selecao’s friendly with South Africa on March 5 in Johannesburg. On the list are three forwards—Bernard, Neymar and Hulk—but no one to act as the side’s spearhead. Fluminense striker Fred, who scored five goals during the Confederations Cup, is the main reason Scolari has delayed in calling up Brazil-based... 

Picking a Best Brazil XI Playing in the Campeonato Brasileiro

A couple of weeks ago Bleacher Report ran a “Best Brazil XI playing in Europe” feature.  Today we are switching focus to this corner of the world and choosing a side made up of players from the Brazilian national championship, the Campeonato Brasileiro. The new season has just begun so form from the 2013 campaign will be the main consideration. Whilst the bulk of Luiz Felipe Scolari’s... 

Picking a Best Brazil XI Playing in Europe This Season

The finest plants of the Brazilian crop can usually be found plying their trade in the Old Continent. And it is to these fields that Selecao coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will need to turn his attention during the final months of the season. Time is running out before Felipao must name his World Cup squad. There is only one FIFA date before the end of the European season, so domestic form may be key... 

David Luiz the Midfielder: Could Chelsea Star Play There for Brazil?

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has one more international friendly before he must name his final World Cup squad. On March 5, the Selecao Brasileira take on South Africa in Johannesburg. Whilst being a final opportunity to test players he may wish to include in his World Cup mission, Scolari will also have the chance to tinker with those who have already booked their place in the squad. One area... 

Can Argentina’s Imbalance Prevent Lionel Messi Lifting the World Cup in Brazil?

The FIFA World Cup is drawing ever nearer and the usual suspects are emerging as to who could lift the trophy on July 13th. Can Spain continue their record-breaking spell of dominance to lift a fourth successive trophy? Is it the right time for Germany’s exciting brood of talent, first blooded at the 2010 World Cup, to grab the bull by its horns? Will Brazil, with home advantage and 170 million... 

Thiago Silva: Brazil Captain Can Lead Selecao to World Cup Glory

Whenever the current Brazilian national team is mentioned, whether it be in conversation or for discussion in debate on a website or in a magazine, they are usually adorned by the same image: Neymar. He is of course an excellent player, someone with the potential to be world class in the years to come. But whilst coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has succeeded in adding an attacking verve to the team’s... 

Can Julio Cesar Be Brazil’s World Cup No. 1 After Spending a Year on the Bench?

With 2014 now here and time running out for coaches to hone their squads prior to the FIFA World Cup, in Brazil all appears calm. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari and his charges have put together an envious run of form that has allowed the public to genuinely believe in success come mid-July. Last June they lifted the Confederations Cup, putting four past Italy and three past Spain in the process. They have... 

World Cup Year Is Upon Us: How 2014 Will Define Brazilian Identity

Brazil is the most successful nation in the history of international football. The most celebrated in coming as close to creating a “brand” of football as anyone is ever likely to. Since the 1970 World Cup winning side, considered one of, if not the, best team in the history of the sport, Brazilian teams have carried a conflated pressure and stigma about their seemingly God-given ability... 

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