Gilberto Silva

Gilberto Silva: Man Utd’s Rooney has improved as player

tribalfootball.com (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009

Gilberto Silva says Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is a different player to the last time he faced him with Arsenal . read more

Brazil's Gilberto Silva surprised at England's poor display in Doha

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009

• 'We were comfortable,' says former Arsenal midfielder • 'Wayne Rooney has improved since I was in England' The veteran Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva has admitted to being surprised by England's sloppiness in possession as Fabio Capello's team slipped to defeat at the Khalifa International Stadium, and suggested the five-times World Cup winners were always "comfortable and confident"...

England gave the ball away quite easily against Brazil says Gilberto Silva

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009

Former Arsenal midfielder says that Fabio Capello's men were too sloppy in possession against Brazil in Doha.

David Pleat's tactical report: England (v Brazil)

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009

Fabio Capello kept to his principle of using wide players but Wayne Rooney's attacking threat was reduced by the need for him to provide defensive support Shape Fabio Capello, denied a succession ofmajor players, surprisingly decided on a centre-back partnership with two left-footed players in Joleon Lescott and Matthew Upson. However, he made a courageous decision by stickingto his principles and...

[Live streaming] Brazil - England ONLINE (November 14 Friendly match)

foxlivestreaming (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009

Watch international friendly match Brazil vs England LIVE STREAMING , online video for FREE, on November 14th 2009 at 17:00 GMT. VS Match : Brazil vs England Date : November 14th 2009 Kick off time : 17:00 GMT. Venue : Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar Possibly squads : Brazil : Brazil defender Luisao withdrew from the squad Tuesday after undergoing surgery for appendicitis, and has been replaced...

Robinho rules himself out of Brazil-England match but may face Oman

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009

• Robinho out of England-Brazil friendly • Striker insists he could face Oman next week Robinho will not play for Brazil in tomorrow's friendly against England in Doha as he continues his recovery following an ankle injury. But the Manchester City striker will risk the anger of his club manager Mark Hughes by claiming he could play in Brazil's next match, against Oman on Tuesday. Yesterday...

• Robinho ruled out of England game - The Independent

Brazil's new breed of guard dog

BBC Sport - Football blog (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

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...

Hulk gets Brazilian call-up

Soccer news (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009

Prediction Brazilian squad : Goalkeepers : Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Doni (AS Roma). Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Michel Bastos (Lyon), Fabio Aurelio (Liverpool), Lucio (Inter Milan), Juan (AS Roma), Luisao (Benfica), Naldo (Werder Bremen). Midfielders: Elano (Galatasaray), Kaka (Real Madrid), Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Josue (Wolfsburg), Lucas Leiva (Liverpool),...

Football: Watch Argentina vs Brazil (1-3) All Goals Highlights - 2010 FIFA World Cup South America

Go for Live Sports (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009

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: Brazil Training Session – Images, Photos, Pictures

The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 09/05/2009

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.

Brazil vs Argentina live on line World Cup 2010 Qualifying

All live sports (Free subscription) | 09/04/2009

Argentina vs Brazil Argentina 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 Brazil live streaming World Cup 2010 Qualifying

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 (Free subscription) | 09/04/2009

Argentina vs Brazil Argentina 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...

Friendly: Estonia 0-1 Brazil

FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 08/13/2009

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);...

Does Arsenal need to sign a new Vieira?

A Different League (Free subscription) | 08/13/2009

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...

Gunners lack leadership - Toure

Tell-It-Like-It-Is (Free subscription) | 08/03/2009

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,...