January 18, 2014
Juary enjoying hero status in Avellino and Porto
Avellino were punching above their weight in the glory days of Serie A, but thanks to the goalscoring exploits of Juary they reached new heights.
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January 16, 2014
Ricardo Teixeira: how 25 years of absolute power came to an end
Some 25 years ago this week – on January 16, 1989, to be exact - the now-notorious Ricardo Teixeira became president of the CBF, the Brazilian football confederation.
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December 27, 2013
People of the Year: Diego Costa
In-form striker Diego Costa had a choice to make: represent the most successful team in World Cup history against the team that has dominated international football since 2008
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December 6, 2013
Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia takes centre stage at World Cup draw
Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia may not be a household name in many countries but in his homeland, Uruguay, he enjoys legendary status, and even in Brazil his name carries a particular resonance.
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November 14, 2013
Brazil players registers protest at fixture congestion – World Soccer Daily (14/11/2013)
Brazilian players came together in a remarkable show of unity to protest about the congested fixture list.
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October 21, 2013
FIFA denies UAE coach claims that 90 per cent of U-17 players are overage – World Soccer Daily (21/10/2013)
FIFA says there is no evidence to back up the claims that a majority of players at the Under-17 World Cup are overage.
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September 27, 2013
Diego Costa considering a change of country – World Soccer Daily (27/09/2013)
After being snubbed by Luiz Felipe Scolari, Brazil born striker Diego Costa admits he would not be averse to the idea of representing Spain.
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August 19, 2013
Teixeira and the Barcelona connection
Ricardo Teixeira has made a flying visit back to Brazil just as his old friend, Barcelona president Sandro Rosell, faced new controversy over his own financial involvement with the CBF.
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July 9, 2013
The Neymar problem
Brazil’s young superstar lived up the hype at the Confederations Cup – but there was still cause for concern, says Jonathan Wilson.
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July 3, 2013
Brazil coming good, but events off the pitch take shine off success
Brian Glanville reflects on the Confederations Cup - both on and off the pitch - and wonders whether Brazil are now serious contenders for next year's World Cup.
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July 1, 2013
Boys from Brazil are back in business
Neymar wrote his name into world football history by dominating the most contentious yet highly-visible Confederations Cup from start to finish.
