Many of Brazil's young players have shot to fame (Getty Images)
Even without their two star names – Neymar and Lucas – Brazil won the under 20 World Cup in Colombia. They beat Portugal 3-2 after extra time in a lively final in which midfielder Oscar was the hero, scoring all three of Brazil’s goals. It’s the fifth time that Brazil have won the trophy. Continue reading
Ronaldinho's good form for Flamengo has earned him a seleção recall (VIPCOMM)
Ronaldinho has been recalled to the Brazilian national team for the friendly match against Ghana in London on September 5. It is his second call up under coach Mano Menezes and the first since Brazil’s 1-0 loss against Argentina nine months ago in Qatar. Continue reading
The seleção are in a mess (Mowa Press)
The great Brazilian national football team are looking anything but at the moment. After being dumped out of the Copa America by Paraguay, the team were well beaten by Germany in an international friendly tonight. Continue reading
Fred struggles to control the ball against Paraguay (Mowa Press)
Brazil sensationally missed all four of their penalties in a penalty shootout against Paraguay as they crashed out of the Copa America at the quarter final stage. Unlike previous games at the competition, Brazil dominated the match from start to finish. Continue reading
Brazil celebrate Fred's last minute equalizer against Paraguay (Mowa Press)
For the second game running, Brazil left their fans disappointed with a lousy performance and result at the 2011 Cop America. Continue reading
What are they up to? (Mowa Press)
After their disappointing 0-0 draw with Venezuela on Sunday at least Brazil fans have something to smile about: Argentina’s woes at the competition. Continue reading
Vasco players - led by striker Eder Luís - celebrate a goal against Coritiba (Fotocom.net)
After a two week leave of absence, brazilfooty.com is back! My sincere apologies for the bad timing of the break (if only it was in the middle of the State Championships instead of crunch Libertadores, Brazilian Cup and league matches!) but real life got in the way as it sometimes does. Quite a lot has happened so without further ado let me get started. Continue reading
Young Neymar was once again the star of the show. This time, however, he was wearing the famous yellow and green of Brazil as opposed to the white and black of Santos. In his third appearance for the seleção, Neymar scored two goals and showed off his skills to the world in London. He also showed off his full array of dives, which angered Scotland players and fans alike. Continue reading