Brazilfooty meets Lenin
Brazilfooty’s tour of Russia continues. Where else can you meet so many characters in such a short space of time?
From Russia with love – part two
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From Russia with love – first impressions
Brazilfooty in Moscow
The Brazilfooty team (i.e. me, who runs this blog and does most of the writing, and my girlfriend Tatjana, who offers ‘tactical’ advice) arrived in Russia on Saturday.
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Brazil’s chances in Russia – the lowdown
I recently gave an interview to a Swiss-based beer and football blogger Rob who runs the cool website thisdrinkinglife.com. Rob is conducting a series of interviews with bloggers and writers from around the world to discuss their teams’ chances at the world cup. I discussed Brazil’s chances, explained how I came to love Brazilian football and give my thoughts on Brazilian beer. Check out the full interview:
Neymar thunderbolt proves right foot is alright
Neymar celebrates with Roberto Firmino on his return from injury (pic: Reuters)
A run, dribble and thumping right foot shot dispelled any notion that Brazil’s star player might not be fit for the World Cup. Continue reading
Seleção training in London ahead of Croatia friendly
His keepie uppies are fine, but what about the metatarsal? (Mowa Press)
The Seleção are stepping up their World Cup training preparations in London. Crucially, Neymar is back in full training and expected to play against Croatia on Sunday. Continue reading
The 12 players on World Cup standby revealed
20-year-old Lucas Paquetá is close to a Seleção call up (pic: André Durão)
There has been some mystery and lots of speculation about the names of the 12 players on standby for Brazil’s World Cup squad: who were they and were the eligible to play for their clubs in the meantime? All has now been revealed. Continue reading
Tite announces Brazil World Cup squad
A Cup winning list? (Mowa Press)
Tite has named Brazil’s squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. There were no major surprises; Neymar made the list, but Dani Alves misses out through injury. Continue reading
Goodbye Júlio César
Júlio César worshiping the fans who worship him
Former Seleção and Inter Milan goalkeeper Júlio César has retired from football after playing for his beloved Flamengo one last time on the weekend. Continue reading
Excellent Brazil beat Germany to heal (some) psychological scars
Tite fielded his strongest line up last night (Mowa Press)
Germany may have rested a few of their best players last night, but there are many reasons that Brazil can be happy about the result and their performance. Continue reading
Tite on the defensive against Germany
Dani Alves will captain Brazil against Germany today (Mowa Press)
Tite looks set to field a more defensive line up than he did against Russia, with Douglas Costa making way for Fernandinho in today’s friendly against Germany. Continue reading