All posts tagged "Brazil"

  • Tears of Joy for Brazil’s Golden Boy!

    Like Usain Bolt on a running track, whom else was it ever going to be apart from Neymar who would seal the fate of Brazil in the Men’s Olympic Football Final in the Maracanã? The Golden Boy...

    • Posted August 20, 2016
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  • Five young stars to watch in the Brazil-Germany Olympic Final

    There are twenty-eight different sports at the Rio Olympics this summer and many more events in the men’s and women’s competitions, yet none has been able to capture the imagination of the Brazil spectators quite like football....

    • Posted August 19, 2016
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  • The story behind Roberto Carlos’ immortal free-kick

    “Who is the best free-kick taker in the world?” Roberto Carlos didn’t miss a beat: “David Beckham.” Speaking in an interview with UEFA during his time at Fenerbahce in Turkey, Carlos answered without a moment’s thought. Then...

    • Posted January 7, 2016
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  • One year on: Fred’s plight with Brazil

    There has only ever been one man to play in a World Cup final at the Maracana and watch another.  Alcides Ghiggia, who sadly passed away over the summer, scored the winning goal in Uruguay’s famous Maracanaço...

    • Posted December 3, 2015
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  • World Cup 2014 Stadium Guide – Arena Amazonia

    ALEX MORGAN TAKES A LOOK AT THE CONTROVERSIAL YET INCREDIBLE ARENA AMAZONIA IN MANAUS AS PART OF OUR GUIDE TO ALL OF THE VENUES AT WORLD CUP 2014. Arena Amazonia Capacity: 42,374 Matches Hosting: England v Italy...

    • Posted May 21, 2014
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  • Ronaldinho signs new Mineiro contract

    Former FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho has shut down speculation of a move to Turkey by signing a new contract with Copa Libertadores winners Atletico Mineiro.  The 33-year-old former Barcelona forward had reportedly been in...

    • Posted January 10, 2014
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  • Paulinho confirms £17 million move to Tottenham Hotspur

    Brazil midfielder Paulinho has confirmed he will join Tottenham Hotspur for £17 million from Corinthians the summer. the 24-year-old is set to travel to London to complete a medical at White Hart Lane, meaning he will miss...

    • Posted July 1, 2013
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  • MOTD- Brazil 3-0 Spain

    Spain, for the first time since 2010, have lost. Brazil thrashed La Roja to win the Confederations Cup, pounding the World champions 3-0 at a noisy Maracana stadiumi. Coming out with the perfect strategy, the hosts of...

    • Posted June 30, 2013
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  • MOTD preview- Brazil v Spain

    Although having prevented facing Spain in the semifinals for the Confederations Cup, Brazil will meet La Roja in the final of the World Cup 2014 preparation tournament.  Meeting Spain for the first time since 1999, the Selecao...

    • Posted June 30, 2013
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  • MOTD- Brazil 2-1 Uruguay

    Paulinho popped up to snatch a hard-fought victory for Brazil just when extra-time heading into extra-time with Uruguay looked certain, earning the hosts of the Confederations Cup a spot in the finals of the tournament.  Although not...

    • Posted June 26, 2013
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