Brazil coach Dunga is fiercely loyal to his group of players - which is hardly surprising. When he was appointed after the last World Cup, this novice coach was widely seen as a short-term solution, a poor man's Luiz Felipe Scolari keeping the seat warm while the real thing was unavailable. Instead of which, Dunga and his band of men have, bar last year's Olympics, won everything in their path - they...
Argentina vs Brazil - World Cup 2010 Qualifying Match Five-time champions Brazil, inspired by Real Madrid superstar Kaka, qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ on Saturday thanks to a 3-1 win over bitter rivals Argentina. The result maintained Brazil's proud record of never having missed a FIFA World Cup. It also piled more pressure onto Argentina coach Diego Maradona whose team...
Gallery, images, photos and pictures of Brazil’s Training Session, the 4th of September. Includes Kaká, Robinho, Adriano, Maicon, Julio Cesar, Luisao, Felipe Melo, Alexandre Pato, Ramires and Gilberto Silva.
Argentina vs BrazilArgentina vs Brazil Date / Time: September 5, 2009 - 8:30pm Competition: World Cup 2010 Qualifying Live It is arguably the clash of the month across the whole world; Diego Maradona’s Argentina host this year’s Confederations Cup champions Brazil in a World Cup qualifier on September 5It certainly couldn’t have been more crunching than that. This highly anticipated...
Argentina vs BrazilArgentina vs Brazil Date / Time: September 5, 2009 - 8:30pm Competition: World Cup 2010 Qualifying Live It is arguably the clash of the month across the whole world; Diego Maradona’s Argentina host this year’s Confederations Cup champions Brazil in a World Cup qualifier on September 5It certainly couldn’t have been more crunching than that. This highly anticipated...
Luís Fabiano 's first half goal gave Brazil a 1-0 win over Estonia in an international friendly on Wednesday. The Sevilla striker tucked the ball home past Sergei Pareiko in the 43rd minute of the game following a swift break by the visitors. Lineups: Estonia: Pareiko; Jääger, Bärengrub, Piiroja, Klavan; Puri (Purje 89), Dmitrijev (Vunk 61), Vassiljev, Lindpere (Kruglov 61);...
Every preview for Arsenal's season mentions their need for a battling central midfielder, someone who can guide them from the middle of the park. This is perhaps nostalgia of the time Patrick Vieira was proving himself to be one of the best players in the world in this position. Until he came along, Roy Keane had been the number one enforcer, intimidating everyone who came within 10 feet. Vieira showed...
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure says he decided to leave Arsenal because the club failed to strengthen their squad in recent seasons. Toure, who joined City for a reported £16m, said Arsenal's reliance on youth has meant they have lacked leadership. "When you look at Arsenal you see all the great players have left and are now in the past," said the 28-year-old. "Thierry Henry,...
Arsene Wenger has reportedly been interested in Brazilian holding midfielder Felipe Melo. The Confederations Cup winner has been tracked by Wenger throughout his career in Europe whilst plying his trade at Mallorca, Racing Santander, Almeria and currently Fiorentina. Arsenal lacked some depth in central midfield this season with Denilson and Alexander Song playing a larger part than was expected of...
Brazil. To anyone who follows world soccer, it's not news that Brazil doesn't samba across the pitch any longer, and hasn't for a long time. These days they look like a talented team, but not one with a style that sets them significantly apart from other talented teams. But while joga bonito may have seen better days in Brazil, this is also not the leadfooted defensive-minded Brazil that shocked many...
Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva revealed Brazil team-mate Felipo Melo asked him what it would be like to join the Gunners. Gilberto, now with Panathinaikos, said: We heard rumours and he asked me. I said it’s a fantastic club and if he’s interested he should go without thinking. He is exactly what they need - a powerful [...] Added by: gunninghawk Viewed: 1 time(s) Tags/Keywords:...
Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva has urged his Brazil teammate Felipe Melo to leave Fiorentina and join the Gunners this summer. Reports in England suggest that Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger has made a substantial offer for the 25-year-old holding midfielder. "We heard rumours and he asked me. I said it's a fantastic club and if he's interested he should go without thinking," Gilberto...
Brazil produced a stunning second-half comeback to beat USA 3-2 and retain the Confederations Cup. Having knocked out Spain in the semi-finals , USA looked set for another huge upset at Ellis Park in Johannesburg after taking a 2-0 lead into the half-time interval. Fulham ace Clint Dempsey volleyed home the opener on 10 minutes before Landon Donovan finished off some nice passing play with Charlie...
Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva has urged Brazil team-mate Felipe Melo to join the Gunners. Arsene Wenger’s side are reportedly interested in acquiring the accomplished holding midfielder (pictured, on the right) from Serie A side Fiorentina. “We heard rumours and he asked me,” Gilberto told BBC Sport. “I said it’s a fantastic club and if he’s interested [...]...
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