How Barcelona’s Neymar Can Improve in 2014 as Brazil’s World Cup Destiny Looms

As Brazil lifted the Confederations Cup back in June against a huge backdrop of scepticism in the run-up to the competition after a series of disappointing results, one player came out of the World Cup dress rehearsal with his head held higher than most: Neymar. The 21-year-old had just completed his highly publicised transfer to Catalan giants Barcelona, and the pressure was on to see whether... 

Brazilian Stars Abroad: How the Best of Brazil Fared in Europe in 2013

As 2013 draws to a close and 2014 draws close, the football world is waiting for one special event next year: the FIFA World Cup. As hosts, Brazil have the pressure heaped on to lift a sixth World Cup trophy. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari needs to get his 23-man squad perfectly balanced and will be looking to Europe during the Brazilian off-season to check on some of his puzzle pieces.  With that... 

Ronaldinho Gaucho’s 2013: A Year to Remember for the Brazilian Playmaker

Ronaldinho Gaucho. The former world great may no longer be King of the Hill, but after a sobering spell at Rio Club Flamengo, he is steadfastly refusing to slip down the slope into proverbial anonymity either after an eventful 12 months in Brazilian football. The player who lit up Gremio as a teenager first began to make his name a household one in France with Paris Saint-Germain. He then confirmed... 

Itaquerao Tragedy in Sao Paulo Delays 2014 World Cup Opening Ceremony Stadium

The disaster at the Itaquerao stadium in Sao Paulo yesterday afternoon had tragic consequences for two families, as reported by the Associated Press’ Stephen Wade and Jenny Barchfield (via SportsIllustrated.CNN.com). Thoughts remain with the families of truck driver Fabio Luiz Perreira and builder Ronaldo Oliveira Santos, both fathers and victims of cruel luck. Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff,... 

Brazil’s Tactical Changes Under Luiz Felipe Scolari in World Cup Preparation

Brazil have undoubtedly taken an upturn in fortunes under Luiz Felipe Scolari. When he arrived back in the post, his brief was very simple: Win the 2014 World Cup. But it is not only the results that have changed. It is the setup of the team. When Mano Menezes was appointed head coach of the national team back in August 2010, he was charged with a complete overhaul of the side. There was a general... 

Kaka’s Second Coming Could Lead to Brazil Return for 2014 FIFA World Cup

So Luiz Felipe Scolari has named his final Brazil squad for 2013. And whilst there were a couple of surprises on the list, there remained no room for veteran Kaka, who showed promising progress after his return to AC Milan at the end of September. Nineteen-year-old Marquinhos, recent Chelsea acquisition Willian and a recall for Kaka‘s teammate Robinho after a two-year hiatus made the big news... 

Thiago Silva and David Luiz Perfect Partnership for Brazil at 2014 World Cup

It has been a continuing trend of recent years that Brazil’s strength lies in its defensive solidity. And the Selecao‘s first-choice central defence of Thiago Silva and David Luiz, as two of the most in demand players in Europe, will be at the core of the country’s World Cup challenge in 2014. It is possible to go back and define the date when Brazilian football stopped basing their... 

Diego Costa Dilemma: Brazil Will Regret Losing Atletico Madrid Striker to Spain

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has called up Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa for the Selecao Brasileira’s final two friendlies of the calendar year against Honduras and Canada. But that call-up came too late as the 25-year-old opted to play for Spain over the country of his birth.   Over the last few weeks Costa had been at the centre of a tug-of-war between his native Brazil and adopted... 

Brazil 2014 World Cup: Rio De Janeiro Guide to Maracana Stadium

Less than eight months from the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and the country is racing against the clock to prepare the six remaining stadiums in time for June’s big kick-off. But here in Rio de Janeiro, the world famous Maracana Stadium was finally completed at the end of April after almost three years of reformation works. And it had its first major test during the World Cup’s unofficial... 

Brazil Goalkeepers in Final Auditions for 2014 World Cup Squad

Brazilian goalkeepers were the major fad a few years ago. Everyone wanted a shot stopper from football’s most entertaining nation between the sticks, and for a while a host of top European clubs were littered with the best blockers from Brazil. From Julio Cesar at Internazionale, to Dida at Milan and Doni at Roma, some of Europe’s giants were turning to Brazil for their last line of defence.... 

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