Neymar & Dunga laugh at Argentina

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Absence of many South America stars from the World Cup qualifications

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Dunga blames a 'virus' hit his squad as Brazil are dumped out of the Copa America.

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The 4Rs

The 4Rs - Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho & Roberto Carlos played for different clubs but they united for Brazil at the 2002 World Cup, which they won after beating Germany in the final.

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Doing Mother Bacca's bidding: Thiago Silva leads Neymar-less Brazil to victory

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Messi wins his 100th cap for Argentina as Neymar flies home

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From baller to brawler:

Neymar was sent off for starting a fight with Colombia in Brazil's Copa America defeat.

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Copa América stars past and present

First up, Chile, who are represented by Alexis Sánchez and Ivan Zamorano

Uruguay - Edinson Cavani and Enzo Francescoli

Colombia - James Rodríguez and Carlos Valderrama

Argentina - Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona

Brazil - Neymar and Pelé

Mexico - Rafa Márquez and Hugo Sánchez

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Danilo the Real Madrid Dani Alves

Former Real Madrid Galactico Roberto Carlos has likened the club's latest signing, Danilo, to Barca right-back Dani Alves

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Violent Chile

Brazil friendly sees Medel employ UFC tactics to stop Neymar

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Mario Balotelli has been issued a warning by his former manager Roberto Mancini: "Mario is at risk of following the same path as Adriano. I hope that he wakes up one morning and realises that he is wasting everything."

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Goal Hall of Fame

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Goal Hall of Fame: Ronaldo

El Fenomeno (The Phenomenon), Ronaldo scored twice in the 2002 World Cup final, and received the Golden Boot as the tournament's top goalscorer.

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Goal Hall of Fame: Pele

Simply the Best! Pele managed to win three World Cups for Brazil (1958, 1962 and 1970) the only player ever to do so.

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Goal Hall of Fame: Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane secured for France its first World Cup in 1998, by scoring two goals out of three in the final against Brazil

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Hero O'Shea the toast of world's elite

In a week of international football which boasted drama, goals and even a brawl, John O’Shea’s stoppage-time leveller against Germany in his 100th appearance for the Republic of Ireland was a fitting finale.

The Sunderland centre-back, having defended resolutely for much of the encounter in Gelsenkirchen, expertly guided the ball beyond Manuel Neuer to salvage a 1-1 draw and heap more misery on the World Cup winners.

O’Shea was not the only player to enjoy a stellar Tuesday, with Cristiano Ronaldo bagging a last-minute winner against Denmark, Lionel Messi striking twice in Hong Kong and Neymar claiming four (yes, four) goals against Japan.

Ronaldo also celebrated reaching a 100 million fans on facebook.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 12:30

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Neymar’s Brazil see off Messi and Di Maria

Brazil and Argentina met in Beijing on Saturday for an international friendly with Dunga’s men beating the World Cup finalists 2-0.

Diego Tardelli was the surprise hero for the Selecao scoring twice, his first international goals, to seal victory at the Bird’s Nest Stadium.

Lionel Messi had a rare day to forget, at 1-0 down in the first half the Barcelona star had the chance to pull his side level but saw his penalty saved by Jefferson.

Sunday, October 12, 2014 11:47

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Scolari makes swift return to management

Barely a month after Brazil's World Cup ended in humiliation, disappointment and a P45 for Luiz Felipe Scolari, the much-maligned coach has already returned to management.

Felipao was appointed the new head coach of Gremio - a club he left 18 years ago - on Tuesday, having only resigned from his post in charge of Brazil on July 14.

Scolari will be officially unveiled to the press on Wednesday evening - but will he receive a warm welcome after his struggles with the national team?

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 14:00

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Brazilian footballer Fred shared my cartoon

My colleagues in Goal notified me that Brazil and Fluminese striker Fred shared my cartoon on his Facebook the last August.

Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/fredgoloficial9/photos/a.473370862699825.90891.252475658122681/537280912975486/?type=1&theater

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Germany crush Brazil’s dreams

The hopes of a nation were left in tatters on Tuesday evening as Germany crushed Brazil to reach the World Cup final.

Luiz Felipe Scolari’s men were left stunned after Joachim Low’s side picked them apart in the first half, scoring five goals in the space of 18 minutes.

Andre Schurrle netted twice after the break to complete the demolition, and to add insult to injury, Miroslav Klose broke Ronaldo’s record to become the all-time record scorer in the World Cup.

Wednesday, 9 July 2014 12:00

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