World Cup Highs and Lows for Brazil and Argentina
Comments OffBrazil is certain to play at the World Cup in South Africa next year, as it has in every previous tournament. Argentina, its South American rival, might have to go through hell to get there.
From left, Brazil teammates Maicon, Luis Fabiano, Elano, Felipe Melo and Kaka celebrated after scoring the team’s second goal against Argentina [...]
Brazil Advances To Final
The United States gets another chance at Brazil. And this time, there’s a nice, shiny trophy at stake.
Daniel Alves scored the only goal on a free kick in the 88th minute for a 1-0 victory at the Confederations Cup last night in Johannesburg, sending Brazil into the final against the surprising United States and ending [...]
More mature Robinho one of Brazil's Soccer Leaders
Despite being one of Brazil’s youngest players, Robinho will be one of the team’s leaders when the Confederations Cup gets under way in South Africa.Robinho is only 25 years old, but is by far one of the most experienced players in Brazil’s squad for the competition that begins Sunday.
Along with Kaka and veteran team captain [...]
Brazil leader makes passionate bid for Olympics
Comments OffPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made an impassioned pitch to host the 2016 Olympics on Thursday, saying Brazil deserves to host the games and not be treated like a “second-class citizen.”
This week the International Olympic Committee evaluation team is touring Rio de Janeiro, which along with Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo is a finalist to [...]
