Brazil Must Acknowledge World Cup Failure to Make Progress

In all walks of life there are turning points. Moments that force you to stop, contemplate what has gone and fundamentally shape the future. On a personal level that kind of event may be marriage, parenthood, achieving a career goal. An occasion that marks the “then” and “now” of an epic journey. For Brazil and their incredibly successful national side, one such moment came... 

Dunga Has New Options to Ponder in Brazil Attack for Turkey and Austria Games

The experiment can continue. Following Dunga‘s announcement of his final Brazil squad for 2014, a wise decision to omit all home-based players from the list has meant a need for new faces. Perhaps under previous managers, scouring Europe rather than the Campeonato Brasileiro for Selecao talent would not have been regarded as the norm; indeed, when Dunga took Brazil to the 2010 World Cup just... 

Should Neymar or Thiago Silva Be Brazil Captain Under Dunga?

It’s a brave new world in the garden of Brazilian football. Dunga has made what can only be described as a nigh-on perfect start to life as Selecao boss, and he has been ringing the changes with a remarkable level of success. The alterations on the field have been there in abundance. A more flexible system, with greater interaction between midfield and attack, has lent the side a much more potent... 

Dunga Relies on ‘Gringos’ for Last Brazil Squad Announcement of 2014

It’s time to give the gringos a go. As far as Brazilian footballers go, anyway. Dunga made his final squad announcement this year for the Selecao’s upcoming friendlies against Turkey and Austria without a home-based player in sight. In addition, these two contests represent a real chance to end 2014 on a high. Should Brazil manage to walk away from both with victory, that would make it... 

Dunga Ponders Next Move Ahead of Brazil Squad Announcement

To stick or twist is the big issue on Dunga‘s agenda ahead of his next challenge back in the Brazil hotseat. The Selecao boss is set to name his squad for the upcoming friendlies against Turkey and Austria on September 23, at the CBF headquarters in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Up until now, the progress made under the 1994 World Cup-winning captain has been as smooth as anybody could have... 

Can Kaka Still Make a Telling Difference for Dunga and Brazil?

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece debating whether Dunga should be looking to the future rather than considering veterans like Kaka. Now, we will get a chance to see which way that particular cookie crumbles. The 32-year-old has been called up for next week’s friendlies against Argentina and Japan in the place of Cruzeiro’s Ricardo Goulart. It is his first since March 2013. In one... 

CBF and FIFA Referee Disagreement Tip of Brazilian Football Iceberg

On what should have been a special night for Robinho, the headlines suddenly turned sour. Last Wednesday evening, the Santos forward netted twice in a 3-2 win over Botafogo at the Maracana that puts the Vila Belmiro outfit within touching distance of the Copa do Brasil’s final four. But the 30-year-old’s night was spoilt in the second half when he was sent off for a second bookable offence,... 

Brazil Can Mirror Barcelona in New Tactical Shape Under Dunga

They are considered two of the greatest teams in the history of the game. Making comparisons across generations is never completely objective, but the Brazilian national side of the early 1970s, and Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona are thought of as exemplary definers of how football should be played. Yet whilst Barca, despite changes in personnel and a slight blip by their own ridiculously high standards,... 

Should Brazil Be Looking to the Future Rather Than Thinking About Kaka?

There is a little bit of the old Dunga left, so it would seem. The new Brazil boss has been rightfully praised for introducing a new, or rather discarded, style of play in this month’s friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador. On Wednesday evening, however, an old name, a favourite of Dunga‘s first reign, was brought up in conversation. The Selecao coach was a guest on Fox Sports Brasil’s... 

Dunga Has No ‘Untouchables’ in Brazil Squad: Is He Right?

“Untouchable” is not an entirely new concept in football. Sven-Goran Eriksson had his when in charge of England. Jose Mourinho placed his trust in a core group at Chelsea during his first spell in charge. Louis van Gaal has brought up the theme during his turbulent start to life at Manchester United. According to the Dutchman, who has recently added a reported figure of £150 million... 

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