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…
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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…
Racism at the top of the talking points once again
February 12, Huancayo, Peru – Real Garcilaso 2×1 Cruzeiro – Copa Libertadores group stage. Two-time Copa Libertadores and current Brasileirão champion, Tinga is subbed in for Ricardo Goulart at the 65th minute while his Cruzeiro are down 2×1 at their much awaited continental tournament debut. As soon as the experienced 36-year-old midfielder touches the ball,…
Some worrisome post 2014 World Cup issues for us to ponder on
Excluding the obvious venues such as Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, the Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, Beira Rio in Porto Alegre, Maracanã in Rio, and Curitiba’s Arena da Baixada (if it even meets its remodeling deadline), what shall become of the other seven monstrous and excessively expensive newest temples of Brazilian futebol? Of course Corinthians, Internacional,…
2013 FIFA Confederations Cup – Official Brazilian National Team List
Without many surprises and nothing out of the ordinary, the list for Brazil’s quest to lift themselves back up to football dominance (a long and arduous road ahead), has been announced this afternoon by head coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari. Defending champions and top Confederations Cup winners (1997, 2005, 2009), Brazil will kick off their campaign…
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