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,…
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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…
Steamrolling Corinthians
It’s not often we come across a team that entirely captures our focus, especially during the perpetual social media/smartphone marathon that our lives have turned into nowadays. Teams like Rinus Michels’ Ajax, Telê Santana’s São Paulo, Carlos Bianchi’s Boca Juniors, Josep Guardiola’s Barcelona, and so on. After 90 minutes of one of the most brilliant…
Top 20 Ranking of CONMEBOL Consists of 7 Brasileirão Clubs
The latest edition of the South American Football Confederation’s (CONMEBOL) club rankings is officially out, and Brasileirão teams haven’t disappointed. In the first 20 spots, seven Brazilian teams assume positions. Coming in first amongst the nation’s top clubs, is Porto Alegre’s Internacional in 2nd place. The Colorado’s dominance on the international competitions scenario later in the past…
Corinthians wins 2012 Copa Libertadores with perfect unbeaten campaign!
“P*** que o pariu, Libertadores o Corinthians nunca viu!” (“Holy sh**! The Copa Libertadores Corinthians have never seen”) will be one of the many chants opposing fans will have no choice but to forever bury deep in their angered chests. Corinthians have won their first Copa Libertadores, a feat much more important than the title…
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