A few weeks ago it was an all local affair, now it is an all international affair as Mano Menezes named his squad for Brazil’s upcoming friendly matches against Gabon and Egypt. Continue reading
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Brazil v Argentina: full squad and training pictures
It is Brazil v Argentina. But its Brazil v Argentina with domestic based players only. Continue reading
Argentina v Brazil: training pictures and team latest
Brazil will play Argentina in Cordoba (Argentina) on Wednesday evening. The match is the first leg of a competition called the Superclássico das Américas, which I must admit I’ve never heard of before. I’m guessing it must just be a one off. Continue reading
Ronaldinho rolls back the years as Brazil beat Ghana 1-0
Brazil got back to winning ways by beating Ghana 1-0 in a friendly at Craven Cottage in London. Continue reading
Internacional 3 Santos 3: What’s going on with both teams?
Internacional and Santos drew 3-3 in a fascinating match on Wednesday night. In absolute cruise control, 3-0 in front (and deservedly so) with 15 minutes to go, Internacional inexplicably let Santos back in the game. 15 minutes later, its 3-3 and Inter’s players are being booed off the pitch at the final whistle. Continue reading
Brazilian stars of the future win under 20 World Cup
Even without their two star names – Neymar and Lucas – Brazil won the under 20 World Cup in Colombia. They beat Portugal 3-2 after extra time in a lively final in which midfielder Oscar was the hero, scoring all three of Brazil’s goals. It’s the fifth time that Brazil have won the trophy. Continue reading
Ronaldinho gets Brazil recall for Ghana friendly
Ronaldinho has been recalled to the Brazilian national team for the friendly match against Ghana in London on September 5. It is his second call up under coach Mano Menezes and the first since Brazil’s 1-0 loss against Argentina nine months ago in Qatar. Continue reading
Brazil battered by Germany: my reflections
The great Brazilian national football team are looking anything but at the moment. After being dumped out of the Copa America by Paraguay, the team were well beaten by Germany in an international friendly tonight. Continue reading
Brazil squad and probable line-up for Germany game
Brazil take on Germany in a glamorous international friendly match in Stuttgart tonight (4pm Brazil, 8pm UK). We could be seeing a few debuts including Ralf, Dedé, Luiz Gustavo and Fernandinho. Continue reading
Germany v Brazil: a disgruntled Brazilian view
Brazil take on Germany in a glamorous international friendly match in Stuttgart tonight. However, after their poor showing at the recent Copa America not all Brazilians will be cheering on their countrymen. Continue reading









