Brazil 3-0 Argentina; oh, the joy!

At the least, ten years. That’s how long it’s been since I was truly delighted with the Brazilian National Team. A Brazil performance against Argentina? Nine years; since our last Copa América title, when Brazil outperformed an impotent Argentina in Maracaibo for the 2007 continental final. Last night, that same feeling I had when Adriano,…

2015 Copa América – Final Stages Preview/Opinion

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This Past Week in the Seleção Brasileira…

Senior National Team: MIGHTY VENEZUELA In the final, must-win group match versus Venezuela, Brazil go up two-nil by the 51st – which seemingly brought enough satisfaction which translated into two changes (David Luiz in for Firmino, Tardelli in for Coutinho) by coach Dunga, a little over 10 minutes after, in an attempt to make the…

Introducing the 2015 Copa América

La Copa – the most mystical, fought for, ego-filled nations tournament in football. The oldest ongoing competition between nations, the Copa América. Who will it be? Brazil – winners of 4 of the last 6, desperately seeking to reinstate respect, by establishing themselves at the top of the footballing food chain. Argentina – the highest…

What’s the Deal With Brazilian Teams in Continental Competitions? (Pt.V) – Corinthians

Corinthians (then): The place originating the trend back in 2008, following the worst moment in their glorious history just a year prior, the infamous relegation to the Série B, started with climbing back up to glory already in top class form – 25 victories, 10 draws, and only 3 losses in 38 matches. Following the…