Articles tagged with Brazil
by Tim Vickery | 22 April, 2018
Julio Cesar, a man who experienced the difficulties of being Brazil's World Cup goalkeeper, retires from football
Brazilian football said farewell to one of its 21st-century stars on Saturday. Rio giants Flamengo were at home to America in the second round of the ...
by Tim Vickery | 04 March, 2018
Brazil has always been a world leader in physical preparation - so Neymar is in the best hands
Belo Horizonte, of course, is the city where Brazil suffered that astonishing 7-1 defeat by Germany in the semi-final of the last World Cup. And it is...
by Tim Vickery | 26 January, 2018
Can Lucas Moura finally turn promise into reality at Tottenham?
Behind every success story there is usually a bit of failure somewhere along the way – and sometimes the reverse can be true, as well. Tottenha...
by Tim Vickery | 13 January, 2018
Why have Argentina fallen behind Brazil when it comes to producing quality goalkeepers?
The phrase ‘Brazilian goalkeeper’ does not, historically speaking, inspire a great deal of confidence. This is a little harsh. True, Feli...
by Tim Vickery | 30 December, 2017
Richarlison surprises Fluminense fans with fast start at Watford - could he make Brazil's World Cup squad?
Recent results – and that late collapse against Swansea – might hint at an idea that Watford are starting to run out of steam. But there s...
by Tim Vickery | 10 December, 2017
Why was Jo, recently named Player of the Year in Brazil, a flop in the Premier League?
The current cold snap should surely make it more understandable that a Brazilian striker once made a one-man bid to introduce the idea of a winter bre...
by Tim Vickery | 26 November, 2017
Logistics and location will play a big part at the World Cup in Russia
Germany’s triumph in Brazil 2014 stands as one of the all time great World Cup wins. They were obliged to do it the hard way. No European side had ...
by Tim Vickery | 18 November, 2017
Joe Gomez's acceleration to the national team shows England have gone South American
Joe Gomez was named Man of the Match for the way he handled Neymar in England’s goalless draw at home to Brazil last Tuesday. But it wasn’...
by Tim Vickery | 05 November, 2017
Why Tottenham's victory over Real Madrid is a worry for Brazil
Initially a desperate struggle, Brazil’s World Cup qualification campaign turned into a gentle stroll as soon as Tite replaced Dunga as coach. ...
by Tim Vickery | 29 October, 2017
England deserved their Under-17 World Cup triumph, but the hard work starts now
Spain fell once more at the final hurdle in the Under-17 World Cup. There is an easy way, though, to show the limitations of results at this age level...