Brazil

[CDDRodrigo]

Discuss anything related to the Brazil team here.

Stadium: Maracanã

http://oglobo.globo.com/fotos/2007/11/30/30_MHG_ESP_maracana.jpg

Soon: Team Kits

[Sweey]

Works for me.

Your views on Dunga, please.

[CDDRodrigo]

He is not a bad coach at all, but definitively not good enough for Brazil. After all, it's his 1° experience as a manager, and here in Brazil we have extremely good coachs like Wanderlei Luxemburgo and Muricy Ramalho.

[Top Gun]

How do the people in Brazil rate Anderson? I don't know why but I get the feeling he isn't really loved.

[CDDRodrigo]

Actually, from the young brazil players there in Europe, only Pato is really remembered. Anderson did a nice football while he was in Gremio, altho you guys are so greedy and wants the best players for yourselves (joking xD)

So yeah, the fans here don't remember Anderson, but he is a nice player... Has a nice Long Shot and is a bit strong. But on the Brazillian team for the Olympics, he played as a Left Midfielder to help Ronaldinho, totally difererent than he plays in United, which he plays as a 2° DMF.

[freestyleh7]

Yo Rodrigo, try and edit your first post and put their stadium picture kit colours the team etc etc, i have a question who will remain alongside adriano in the CF position ?

[CDDRodrigo]

Yo Rodrigo, try and edit your first post and put their stadium picture kit colours the team etc etc, i have a question who will remain alongside adriano in the CF position ?

Will do it.

Well, alongside Adriano... that's a nice question. Could be Rafael Sobis, Ronaldinho, Pato, Jô or Luís Fabiano... There isn't really a definition.

[freestyleh7]

Rafael Sobis, everybody is talking about him i've never bloody seen him, sounds like a superb player

[CDDRodrigo]

Not superb, but he IS the best Striker of Real Betis...

[FutebolArte]

only in europe would Jo get 32 mil... or whatever rediculousness he was bought for...

[FutebolArte]

Not superb, but he IS the best Striker of Real Betis...
sobis & R. Oliveira.. not bad for the 2nd div...

[freestyleh7]

it could be adriano and luis fabiano up front with robinho right ronaldinho left ?

[FutebolArte]

robinho is a tit... that press conference to say he's unhappy at real... wot a tit, and whoever asks about anderson, people think he's a TIT...

[Haribo]

So yeah, the fans here don't remember Anderson, but he is a nice player... Has a nice Long Shot and is a bit strong. But on the Brazillian team for the Olympics, he played as a Left Midfielder to help Ronaldinho, totally difererent than he plays in United, which he plays as a 2° DMF.

Wish he'd show it once in a while. :lol:

[CDDRodrigo]

The best starting 11 in my opinion:

GK: Julio Cesar
DF: Lúcio
DF: Alex Silva
DR: Rafinha
DL: Daniel Alves
DMF: Gilberto Silva
DMF: Hernanes
AMF: Kaká
AMF: Ronaldinho
SS: Robinho
CF: Adriano

[FutebolArte]

I reckon he'll bust a kleberson for united...

[freestyleh7]

robinho is a tit... that press conference to say he's unhappy at real... wot a tit, and whoever asks about anderson, people think he's a TIT...

LOL that was a funny press conference though, i dont think anderson is a TIT i do think his abit dirty but still fantastic player who some people could argu for him to be in the starting line-up team.

[CDDRodrigo]

Wish he'd show it once in a while. :lol:

He showed his shots a lot in the Olympics... But not with accuracy LOL

[Vitumbiko]

Wish he'd show it once in a while. :lol:

:chanlaugh: .... :no:

[Phatmann]

You don't happen to know if Brazil are playing another friendly at the Emirates Stadium this season, do you? I've seen Brazil v Argentina, Portugal and Sweden all at the Emirates Stadium in the last 2 years and it would be nice to go to another game as the atmosphere is great.

[Joel]

The best starting 11 in my opinion:

GK: Julio Cesar
DF: Lúcio
DF: Alex Silva
DR: Rafinha
DL: Daniel Alves
DMF: Gilberto Silva
DMF: Hernanes
AMF: Kaká
AMF: Ronaldinho
SS: Robinho
CF: Adriano

Not a fan of Maicon?

[FutebolArte]

Here's trivia for you... Maicon, Maikon and all the other variations or the word, is pronounced MYkon (like the camera Nikon) NOT my-KON, and most people also don't know about this, but most if not all the maicons in brazil (including the one on the female squad) are either named after or nicknamed after Micheal Jackson... too hilarious...

most people in brazil cannot speak english, and alot of them are ignorant (well the footballers parents r... usually because they're poor)

[t23d]

The best starting 11 in my opinion:

GK: Julio Cesar
DF: Lúcio
DF: Alex Silva
DR: Rafinha
DL: Daniel Alves
DMF: Gilberto Silva
DMF: Hernanes
AMF: Kaká
AMF: Ronaldinho
SS: Robinho
CF: Adriano

Rafinha & Dani Alves both play right back. Rafinha is good but i think maicon has more experience...either way Alves is starting...On the left back id say gilberto or maxwell...Diego as CMF in place of Hernanes......and, unless Ronnie gets his form, id say have robinho as a AMF and luis fabiano up front...

[Wan]

Is Hernanes & Alex Silva that good Rodrigo? Rarely see them play so can't judge them.

[CDDRodrigo]

Alex Silva is the best DF that plays in Brazil, and Hernanes = Vieira of Internazionale.

[Vitumbiko]

Alex Silva is the best DF that plays in Brazil, and Hernanes = Vieria of Internazionale.

I thought Hernanes is an Attacking Midfielder?

[nickpring]

Is it true that Rafael Sobis could be off to Saudi Arabia? I read that Betis we're ready to let him go, and an Arabian club had made a bid.

[CDDRodrigo]

I thought Hernanes is an Attacking Midfielder?

No, he is a DMF.

Never plays at front.

But he shoots very well.

[Vitumbiko]

Aight, then Wikipedia was wrong.

Hey Dentinho of Corinthians, wat do u think about him?

[CDDRodrigo]

For sure :D

Maicon is a nice player, totally forgot about him.

In the left, I prefer Maxwell over Gilberto.

[CDDRodrigo]

About Dentinho:

To be honest, not a really good player, becuase he doesn't mantain a regularity (one game he plays extremely well, and on other he pratically doesn't get the ball). And you know, Dunga hates players that are on Brazil xD

Altho he could be the runner-up for the SS position.

[Vitumbiko]

I also heard he hates Kerlon....Why?! may i ask??? is Kerlon a cocky player or something? seems good to me

[FutebolArte]

About Dentinho:

To be honest, not a really good player, becuase he doesn't mantain a regularity (one game he plays extremely well, and on other he pratically doesn't get the ball). And you know, Dunga hates players that are on Brazil xD

Altho he could be the runner-up for the SS position.

are you kidding me??? You do realize he plays in the second division???

[CDDRodrigo]

are you kidding me??? You do realize he plays in the second division???

Isso tem alguma diferença? Lembre-se que Buffon jogava na 2° divisão em 2006-2007

Só pq nosso time é bom? aiushaishaiushasiuahs

Is there a difference? Buffon played serie B in 2006-2007

[freestyleh7]

Is there a difference? Buffon played serie B in 2006-2007

aint got a clue about the rest of the words in that post, but he is right buffon did play in serie B in the 2006/07, and still made it as a first team goal keeper

[nickpring]

Is it true that Kerlon has moved to Chievo today?

[CDDRodrigo]

Is it true that Kerlon has moved to Chievo today?

Is that true? I dont know either ^^

[nickpring]

I just read that he had, but, I'm not entirely sure. I was hoping you could confirm it :lol:, maybe, Don Sweey can help out.

The 20-year-old is rated as one of Brazil’s most promising players, and he has become famous for his “seal dribble” where he runs past opponents with the ball glued to his forehead, thus making it almost impossible for him to be tackled.

It was reported at the weekend that Chievo were in negotiations to sign the prodigious youngster, and now the deal has been officially completed.

Kerlon becomes Chievo’s third signing today, follow the capture Mauro Esposito and Santiago Morero, and this transfer is likely to turn many heads in the Calcio community.

The forward is still working his way back to fitness and form at the moment after he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in March 2007.

The pint-sized Kerlon has yet to play for the Brazilian national team, but he has represented his country at Under-15 level right up to Under-20, and is tipped by many as a big star of the future.

[CDDRodrigo]

I just read that he had, but, I'm not entirely sure. I was hoping you could confirm it :lol:, maybe, Don Sweey can help out.

Good to know that he is classified as one of the most promising players...

And yeah, that exclusive move of his is very fun, and caused a guy that tackled him get a 120 days ban from the soccer (his name is Coelho)

[freestyleh7]

If kerlon came to the premier league and done that he would get clamped in the face each time he does that bloody seal dribble lol

[Joel Rojo]

Is there a difference? Buffon played serie B in 2006-2007

Right, there is none.

Except, by then he had won 3 Italian Super Cups, an UEFA Cup, a second place in the Champions League, was six time awarded as Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year, most valuable player in the Champions League and...

and A WORLD CUP AND 4 SCUDETTOS. And was widely considered the best goalkeeper of the world, for a few years by then, by the way. And many, many more stuff I don't really care to list, you all have Google.

Your analogies are mind blowing.

[FutebolArte]

Isso tem alguma diferença? Lembre-se que Buffon jogava na 2° divisão em 2006-2007

Só pq nosso time é bom? aiushaishaiushasiuahs

Is there a difference? Buffon played serie B in 2006-2007

well there is a big difference.. he is underperforming there... he's not a 1st division player nor would he be selected to be a striker for the national...

and we need an atacking mid...

[Sweey]

Is it true that Kerlon has moved to Chievo today?

Yes it is true. I found out about it yesterday morning as several Italian sources claimed it to be a done deal from Saturday afternoon.

[FutebolArte]

ha I'd love to see what materazzi will do when he's doing the seal thing...
buh-bye teeth

[t23d]

Check him out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYlqql38XkY&feature=related

[CDDRodrigo]

Next game against Chile for the Qualification for 2010:

GK: Julio Cesar
CB: Lúcio
CB: Luisão
LB: Kleber
RB: Maicon
DMF: Gilberto Silva
DMF: Josué
AMF: Diego
WF: Robinho
WF: Ronaldinho
CF: Luis Fabiano

A good selection, at least in my opinion.

[Phatmann]

You don't happen to know if Brazil are playing another friendly at the Emirates Stadium this season, do you? I've seen Brazil v Argentina, Portugal and Sweden all at the Emirates Stadium in the last 2 years and it would be nice to go to another game as the atmosphere is great.
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[Dragonfly]

I went to the Argentina game, too. That Kaka goal was a bit of alright.

[Phatmann]

I went to the Argentina game, too. That Kaka goal was a bit of alright.
It was class. Patos goal against Sweden wasn't too bad either.:lol:

The 3 Brazil games I went to are the only football matches I've been at where there have been mexican waves going on.

[Joel]

It was class. Patos goal against Sweden wasn't too bad either.:lol:

The 3 Brazil games I went to are the only football matches I've been at where there have been mexican waves going on.

Arsenal fans seem to love that then, as it happened at this year's Emirates Cup.

[CDDRodrigo]

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No, I don't. Sorry.

[FutebolArte]

can I just say Luís Fabiano aka Luís Favela is a BAAAHD MON.

[t23d]

So after luis fabiano's performance you think his the #1 choice stiker for brazil? Does adriano have a chance in the staring lineup? Should robinho be deployed as a second striker or as a winger like in madrid?

[FutebolArte]

robinho IMO has no place in the team... at least in the first string... I wouldn't mind seeing nilmar or even keirrison as SS...and I'd like to see kaká with diego in the mid... not ronaldinho...

as far as adriano, he has everything to d well, but I think he needs a full season of consistency to come back to the lineup..

[freestyleh7]

He really needs to step up his game then adriano is a defo first team striker in my point of view

[t23d]

At Inter: Since signing the new deal, however, Adriano's future at Inter has suffered due to poor performances in the past three seasons, fueled by questions and speculation regarding his work ethic, which was called into question when he was twice caught partying at nightclubs during the '06-07 campaign. Brazilian coach Dunga did not call Adriano up for a friendly against Ecuador on October 10, 2006, and called for him to "change his behavior" and "focus on football". On February 18, 2007, Adriano skipped a team practice due to effects from a lengthy celebration of his birthday the night before, which led to Inter manager Roberto Mancini benching him for the team's Champions League match against Valencia CF and subsequent Serie A fixture against Calcio Catania.


At Sao Paulo: He was fined by São Paulo on February 29 after arriving thirty minutes late for training, then leaving early and exchanging words with a photographer. According to team sporting director Marco Aurelio Cunha, Adriano “left the training ground because he wanted to. The team does not miss him. If he is not happy at Sao Paulo he is free to go."

On June 17, Sao Paulo sporting director Carlos Augusto de Barros e Silva announced that Adriano was returning to Inter ahead of schedule. "We have a balanced squad and it was better for Adriano to go back, given that we won’t be able to count on him for the rest of the campaign.”

[CDDRodrigo]

At the moment, Luís Fabiano is the best Center Forward.

But when Adriano gets back to the scene, he will be for sure the n° 1 for that hard-to-get position.

Robinho is, IMO, a important player... I think he would be the best for the SS position...

As for the Advanced Midfielder, Kaká is the best of course... However, Diego is a very nice option too...

[t23d]

Didnt Diego play as CMF last game ?

[CDDRodrigo]

No, he played as a AMF, cuz he was very advaned in the pitch...

[Phil W.A.F.C]

robinho IMO has no place in the team... at least in the first string... I wouldn't mind seeing nilmar or even keirrison as SS...and I'd like to see kaká with diego in the mid... not ronaldinho...

as far as adriano, he has everything to d well, but I think he needs a full season of consistency to come back to the lineup..

Is that because he moved to Citeh? If so it's quite pathetic you can play your club football at any level and play for your national side if thats what your getting at.

[freestyleh7]

Still can't believe ronaldinho missed that pen the over day against chille, are brazil at home bolivia ?

[t23d]

Still can't believe ronaldinho missed that pen the over day against chille, are brazil at home bolivia ?


Estádio Olímpico João Havelange, Rio de Janeiro

[Yossi]

Is that because he moved to Citeh? If so it's quite pathetic you can play your club football at any level and play for your national side if thats what your getting at.

I very much doubt it; he is advocating Keirrison who plays for Coritiba and Nilmar who plays for Internacional.

[FutebolArte]

Is that because he moved to Citeh? If so it's quite pathetic you can play your club football at any level and play for your national side if thats what your getting at.

naw man, I reckon he's not the first SS for the team... besides the fact that he's atit, I'd like to see someone with more objectiveness...

[Miggy]

How many qualify from South America?

[t23d]

How many qualify from South America?

4 or 5. The 5th placed team will meet the 4th placed team from CONCACAF Qualification in a two-legged playoff for a place in the 2010 FIFA World Cup

[freestyleh7]

Highlights Brazil 0-0 Bolivia

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=K9J1eUxnu8g

Good game wasnt boring, would like to have seen a goal though, brazil are a tad dodgy on their play at the moment, thought the tackle on robinho where the bolivian got sent off was really really harsh.

[CDDRodrigo]

To be honest, Brazil didn't play all it can...

[CDDRodrigo]

For the game on October 12th, Kaká is in and Ronaldinho is out.

[Sweey]

Not surprised considering Milan have dropped Ronaldinho due to him not being 100%.

[CDDRodrigo]

Just something I think you guys would like to know:

Brazil defeated Salomon Islands by 21 x 0 on Futsal.

[Wan]

Okay, thanks for the information, I don't watch much futsal.

[FutebolArte]

solomon islands???? who?? they have a futsal team? what?!

[CDDRodrigo]

solomon islands???? who?? they have a futsal team? what?!

You didn't see? It's Ilhas Salomão, I don't know exactly how to spell in English.

[Sweey]

You didn't see? It's Ilhas Salomão, I don't know exactly how to spell in English.

Soloman Islands is correct. In the Oceania region (near Australia and New Zealand). They are a big pile of wank.

[Gun_Runner]

I can't believe Ronaldinho! a couple of seasons a guy the guy was untouchable, the season he got that hat trick against Real Madrid there was nobody better than him... hes threw it all away by piling on weight and just not caring as much about football anymore! I remember he used to make dazzling runs taking on 2/3 guys at a time, now you hardly ever see him doing that, he'll get the ball - look the other way - then pass...he very seldom goes on his amazing runs!

Waste of talent now I dunno if it's because of his personal life or what he does at weekends or whatever but he should sort himself out.

[Sweey]

I can't believe Ronaldinho! a couple of seasons a guy the guy was untouchable, the season he got that hat trick against Real Madrid there was nobody better than him... hes threw it all away by piling on weight and just not caring as much about football anymore! I remember he used to make dazzling runs taking on 2/3 guys at a time, now you hardly ever see him doing that, he'll get the ball - look the other way - then pass...he very seldom goes on his amazing runs!

Waste of talent now I dunno if it's because of his personal life or what he does at weekends or whatever but he should sort himself out.

What are you going on about? He's at Milan where he's already got one goal and at least two assists in six matches, not all of which he's even started.

[Gun_Runner]

I read a couple of posts above me saying hes been dropped from Milan for not being 100% and also been replaced in the Brazil squad by Kaka.

And the thing I'm talking about are the reasons Barca no longer wanted him.

[Sweey]

I read a couple of posts above me saying hes been dropped from Milan for not being 100% and also been replaced in the Brazil squad by Kaka.

And the thing I'm talking about are the reasons Barca no longer wanted him.

He's not 100% fit yet and he's managed what he has for Milan so far. He's needs more playing time before he reaches some form of peak which isn't just down to him being a twonk. If anyone is lazy during training its Pato.

[t23d]

today he sucked.

[CDDRodrigo]

That's the problem of the fucking "stars" of Brazil. R9 and R10 for example. They could be legends already if they weren't so dumb. I heard that after the game with Bolivia, Ronaldinho gone to a night party...

[FutebolArte]

man r9 was a legend... the best 9 of the generation...

[CDDRodrigo]

Of course, the guy WAS the best. He could still be, but he lost to his laziness.

[FutebolArte]

doubt he still could be... his knees couldnt handle all that now...

muita bola...

[CDDRodrigo]

doubt he still could be... his knees couldnt handle all that now...

muita bola...

Nice point...

Pior, foi 3 de uma vez LOL

[wigger]

ronaldinho is reviving himself on milan. plus he is changing his game. he's not as fast anymore, but he has improved his long range passing an freekicks. few players can go on amazing runs and beat 2-3 defenders their whole lives.

[Gun_Runner]

he could have if he kept in shape at Barca and never gained weight and went partying every other night...

I wish him luck anyway because on his day he's a class act.

[wigger]

he could have if he kept in shape at Barca and never gained weight and went partying every other night...

I wish him luck anyway because on his day he's a class act.


You're probably right, but what I am saying is he lost his ability to beat so many defenders on runs partly because they figured out his style... look at kaka, he got figured out as well after his first amazing season where he was uncontainable. he is mroe disciplined than the majority of brazilian players, that's why he will proabbly keep his speed though.

[CDDRodrigo]

Yeah, I think now Ronaldinho lost some of his Messi and C. Ronaldo's dribbling for a playmaker-like on the left wing. He can still dribble a little though.

[CDDRodrigo]

4x0. Very easy.

But Julio had to work a few times.

Nice too see Mancini on the team. He is quality and better than Elano, IMO.

[CDDRodrigo]

First half gone on Brasil x Portugal. We are 2x1 up!

Can't believe we are winning this one :O

EDIT: 6x2 o.O

Goals of Luís Fabiano x3, Elano, Maicon and Adriano

Portugal's goals: Simão and Danny

[Wan]

Shocking result there. 6-2 :huh:

[CDDRodrigo]

Brazillian Squad for the game against Italy:

1 Júlio César
2 Maicon
3 Lúcio
4 Juan
6 Marcelo
5 Anderson
8 Gilberto Silva
7 Kaká
10 Ronaldinho
11 Robinho
9 Adriano
12 Doni
13 Daniel Alves
14 Luisão
15 Thiago Silva
16 Adriano
17 Josué
20 Felipe Melo
18 Elano
19 Júlio Batista
21 Alexandre Pato

[Sweey]

I hope Thiago Silva gets 45 minutes. I'm also looking forward to watching Pato play for the national side although his time will no doubt be hindered by Adriano.

Really looking forward to this friendly.

[CDDRodrigo]

Generally, Dunga makes subs after the 65', so hardly there will be any new guys on the pitch by the break.

I really, really want to see a lot of guys that play in Italy... they are used to it and, theoretically, know how to deal with it.

[Sweey]

Have you seen much of Pato lately?

[CDDRodrigo]

Yeah, I watch all the Milan games that passes here... but it's very rarely tho.

I know he's making good goals, and has started most, if not all the games...

[Sweey]

Yeah, I watch all the Milan games that passes here... but it's very rarely tho.

I know he's making good goals, and has started most, if not all the games...

He's much more comfortable starting out on left wing and using his pace to get past defenders this season, something he wasn't so adept at doing last season. He's also far better as a lone striker this season which is good to see. His finishing, as I'm sure you already know, is very calm which is rare for someone so young.

[Sweey]

Kaka is almost certain to pull out of the friendly. He was limping a couple of minutes ago and has now been substituted.

[CDDRodrigo]

You mean he being subbed during the game?

[Sweey]

You mean he being subbed during the game?

He was limping for two or three minutes before being substituted with around 12 minutes remaining. We were drawing 1-1 at home to Reggina (the bottom side in the division) and clearly would never have taken him off had we any choice as Ronaldinho had already been replaced by Filippo Inzaghi.

Not sure how serious it is but as we've got Inter next Sunday and its only a friendly, I'm sure he won't play on Tuesday.

[Vitumbiko]

Brazillian Squad for the game against Italy:

1 Júlio César
2 Maicon
3 Lúcio
4 Juan
6 Marcelo
5 Anderson
8 Gilberto Silva
7 Kaká
10 Ronaldinho
11 Robinho
9 Adriano
12 Doni
13 Daniel Alves
14 Luisão
15 Thiago Silva
16 Adriano
17 Josué
20 Felipe Melo
18 Elano
19 Júlio Batista
21 Alexandre Pato

Hernanes should be in instead of him.

[Sweey]

Ancelotti has said that he fears Kaka has a foot fracture as he's got a lot of pain in his foot but it isn't a muscular problem.

[CDDRodrigo]

Hernanes should be in instead of him.

Yeah, this looks like the old list...

Gonna have to get the new one.

[StringerBell]

Brasil up 2-0 at the half in the Italy friendly, Ronaldinho been looking in excellent form anyone agree?

[Miggy]

It's been a while since I've seen Ronaldinho actually run around so much. There's even been times where he's tried to track back.

[The Messiah]

Adriano or Jon Parkin? Who's fatter?

[Dragonfly]

Adriano or Jon Parkin? Who's fatter?

Andy Reid.

[CDDRodrigo]

Lamps.

Anyway, what a fucking schoking result!!!! o.O

Altho Italy played "poorly".

[StringerBell]

Adriano or Jon Parkin? Who's fatter?

Adriano needs to get on a diet I was surprised he was kept in so long since he rarely has been playing such long intervals I wanted Pato in sooner

[nath_scfc]

Adriano or Jon Parkin? Who's fatter?

Greenegg.

And Jon Parkin shouldn't be involved in the Brazil thread under any circumstance. No way.

[CDDRodrigo]

I really hope Pato becomes a titular soon, that is valid to Daniel Alves too.

Pato > Adriano.
Alves > Maicon, but barely.

[Dragonfly]

I hope Brazil's next game at the Emirates is against Spain.

[Phatmann]

I hope Brazil's next game at the Emirates is against Spain.
That's very possible. They've already played Argentina, Portugal, Sweden and Italy at the Emirates, so I wouldn't be surprised if the next team was Spain. Only other team I reckon it could be is Germany. I'd say England may be a future opponent but I imagine they'll just play that at Wembley.

Although I would much rather see a Spain v Argentina game at this moment in time.

[Joel]

That's very possible. They've already played Argentina, Portugal, Sweden and Italy at the Emirates, so I wouldn't be surprised if the next team was Spain. Only other team I reckon it could be is Germany. I'd say England may be a future opponent but I imagine they'll just play that at Wembley.

Although I would much rather see a Spain v Argentina game at this moment in time.

Brazil played England at Wembley already. Terry scored and then there was a late equaliser late on. Can't remember who, but I do remember the useless fact that Afonso Alves came of the bench to mark his international debut :mellow:

Edit: Nevermind. Big face palm to Joel.

[Phatmann]

Brazil played England at Wembley already. Terry scored and then there was a late equaliser late on. Can't remember who, but I do remember the useless fact that Afonso Alves came of the bench to mark his international debut :mellow:

Edit: Nevermind. Big face palm to Joel.
What was the big face palm?

[Joel]

You was suggesting England vs Brazil at the Emirates, but I read it as Wembley for some reason.

[CDDRodrigo]

Júlio César; Maicon, Lúcio, Luisão, Marcelo; Gilberto Silva, Felipe Melo, Elano, Ronaldinho; Robinho, Luís Fabiano.

I'm convicted that we aren't better than Wales now.

[CDDRodrigo]

Great game! We played so fucking well today, but obviously the Uruguayan GK helped us there.

[CDDRodrigo]

End of 1st half. Dossena is the best player in the world.

[FutebolArte]

titular=starter FYI

[elphenomeno]

Do you guys think R9 will get a call up from Dunga?

[Eduardo Dubs]

If he keeps improving...maybe.
I'd like to see him playing one last cup, but for now, he needs to focus on getting his hand better, and getting back on track after that so we (Corinthians) can start winning again.

[BonBon]

i believe he will anyway!Hes been scoring plenty of goals theres no reason why he shouldnt be given one more chance!Lets hope he continues his form when he gets back from injury!Greatest legend of all time!!!

[Mjällharth]

The Selecao landed in Tallinn today, in pretty much their best line-up...to play Estonia on Wednesday. I happen to live 100 metres away from the stadium. :D

[CDDRodrigo]

The Selecao landed in Tallinn today, in pretty much their best line-up...to play Estonia on Wednesday. I happen to live 100 metres away from the stadium. :D

It's nowhere near our best squad. Trust me.

[Mjällharth]

Well, most of us here expected a youth team to show up.

[CDDRodrigo]

Well, most of us here expected a youth team to show up.

That would be better than the actual team.

[Mjällharth]

I might agree, but the whole point of this friendly is to play against star players or something like that I believe. You know, seeing the size of our country and so on, it's not likely these teams will meet again in some 50 years or so. :lol:

[Mjällharth]

Estland 0-1 Brazil

Not bad, they looked quite frustrated for most of the game.

[CDDRodrigo]

That's what I like to see. The passion. The desire. The race. This is what Brazillian football is all about. That's why we have 5 stars.

[CDDRodrigo]

Let's see how we fare in these last two games. One is on La Paz, the other is here. The former shall be harder cuz of the height problem and we'll be without Lúcio, Juan, Gilberto Silva, Kaká and Luís Fabiano. The latter can be easy if we do our job.

By the way, Palermo is such a cunt :ninja:

[CDDRodrigo]

Ireland are such a great footballing nation. Andrews is a monster of a player. The linesman is also the best in the business.

[Bish]

Do I detect a casm of sar?

Ireland have done alright so far. Quite a fortunate goal. The bloody screaming everytime Brazil attack is pissing me off though. Reminds me of the Korean fans during 2002.

[chelsea11]

Well its easy to look like a great footballing nation when we're only up against Brasil. We need to play a proper team to show more competiveness and you'll see we're not actually that great

We've even scored a goal for Brasil. Just a pity goal though I think. To help give them some confidence.

[CDDRodrigo]

Well its easy to look like a great footballing nation when we're only up against Brasil. We need to play a proper team to show more competiveness and you'll see we're not actually that great

We've even scored a goal for Brasil. Just a pity goal though I think. To help give them some confidence.

Yeah, we were very ashamed, mainly in the 2° gift you gave us.

[chelsea11]

Don't worry about it, you just need to keep your head held high and try bounce back! ;)

So was it a boring match then? I didn't watch it as I tend not watch those friendlys. Usually utter shite.

[CDDRodrigo]

Nah, it was fun. You attacked us very well, without the finishing polished, tho.

Duff created some chances, Keane shooted sometimes...

[cdinha_]

no way!!

brazil will be the champions again!!!

6 world cups titles!!

=)

[CDDRodrigo]

no way!!

brazil will be the champions again!!!

6 world cups titles!!

=)

That's the spirit!

[commandos]

no way!!

brazil will be the champions again!!!

6 world cups titles!!

=)

It will be difficult without Dinho.:)

[cdinha_]

It will be difficult without Dinho.:)

wow!!!

u are 110% right!!!

we will miss him a lot!!!!

Ronaldinho is the second best player called Ronaldo!!!

the other is in corinthians and will not go to the cup too... =(

by the way, maybe luis fabiano and adriano & nilmar will do the job!!

=)

bye bye

[Miggy]

There's sarcasm there, right?

[Joel]

I was about to say Dunga needs to take the risk and call up Ronaldo for the World Cup, but is it even a risk? He's going to do the business. He's never failed to.

[Rainey]

No World Cup for Pato and Dinho

http://www.football-italia.net/may11t.html

Outrageous

[Nifty1Pound50]

Kleberson for player of the tournament.

[Dragonfly]

I was expecting it to be a different Kleberson. That squad has a defensive look to it.

[Berry]

Not surprised to hear Ronaldinho hasn't made the plane, I am surprised that Pato hasn't been named in the 23 though. I'd expect Pato to start for Brazil. I thought he did? :erm:

Still think they'll finish runners-up at least.

[Sweey]

Not surprised to hear Ronaldinho hasn't made the plane, I am surprised that Pato hasn't been named in the 23 though. I'd expect Pato to start for Brazil. I thought he did? :erm:

Still think they'll finish runners-up at least.

You are misinformed about Pato. He hasn't even been called up for quite some time now - no appearances since 2009.

What Grafite is doing there I have no idea.

[Cannon ball]

Defensively, Brazil look very strong (haven't been always able to say that in the past), and they some steel in the centre of midfield too. They may not have the same glamour about them as Brazil teams of the past, but they'll probably be more tougher to beat.

[Joel]

Well that does it. Come on Ivory Coast and Portugal!

[nath_scfc]

What Grafite is doing there I have no idea.

Don't worry Sweey, I'm sure it'll come off with a bit of soap and some elbow grease. :joel:

[Cannon ball]

I don't understand Dunga's obsession with Elano. I didn't see any of Brazil's qualifiers, except the 3-1 win in Argentina, where two of his setpieces created goals, so that might be it. I kind of answered my own question there.

No Diego in it either.

[Bish]

I think Dunga's earned the right to make 1 or 2 weird decisions after the record he's had with Brazil the last couple of years.

This won't be a Brazil side that will light up every game with flashes of magic from certain induviduals but they'll be bloody hard to knock out, and that's all that matters.

[Cannon ball]

I think Dunga's earned the right to make 1 or 2 weird decisions after the record he's had with Brazil the last couple of years.

This won't be a Brazil side that will light up every game with flashes of magic from certain induviduals but they'll be bloody hard to knock out, and that's all that matters.

Exactly. Gilberto Silva and Felipe Melo in the centre of midfield, is very strong. Lucio and Juan at the back with Julio Cesar in goal, is also another real strong point. That team to me looks the best equipped to win the World Cup.

[Original?]

Exactly. Gilberto Silva and Felipe Melo in the centre of midfield, is very strong. Lucio and Juan at the back with Julio Cesar in goal, is also another real strong point. That team to me looks the best equipped to win the World Cup.

Not if he carries his Juventus form into the World Cup!

[CDDRodrigo]

The only wierd point is Gilberto as LB. The others were expected. But I'm happy with the stand-up list which contains GANSOOOOOOOOOO

[Cannon ball]

Not if he carries his Juventus form into the World Cup!

Brazilans always step it up when the World Cup comes around!

[Barry]

I hate Dunga like I hate Domenech. If you can't let a team with that kind of material play in a crowd-pleasing manner, you aren't worth a whole lot.

The signs were there of course, Dunga led the most boring Brazil ever to a World Cup victory.

[Bish]

I hate Dunga like I hate Domenech. If you can't let a team with that kind of material play in a crowd-pleasing manner, you aren't worth a whole lot.

The signs were there of course, Dunga led the most boring Brazil ever to a World Cup victory.

I don't think it's like that. I think they just don't have as many players with both flair and end product anymore to play that way. Robinho is the only attacking player in that squad who looks capable of that. Kaka, not so much anymore. I can't think of many Brazilian players around today that would lift me off my seat.

The '94 winning team was not boring. Romario and Bebeto upfront, Branco and Jorginho storming upfield from full back. I think they were let down by the disappointing Rai who was seen as probably their main creative outlet. The final was boring but I didn't find the team to be.

[Barry]

I don't think it's like that. I think they just don't have as many players with both flair and end product anymore to play that way. Robinho is the only attacking player in that squad who looks capable of that. Kaka, not so much anymore. I can't think of many Brazilian players around today that would lift me off my seat.

T'is more of a team-game that Brazil plays under Dunga, but it always was anyway, just with more individual brilliance combined with a beautiful passing game. For once it seems defense is Brazil's stronger point - and Dunga's selections point toward a more physical game.


The '94 winning team was not boring. Romario and Bebeto upfront, Branco and Jorginho storming upfield from full back. I think they were let down by the disappointing Rai who was seen as probably their main creative outlet. The final was boring but I didn't find the team to be.

Referring to a Brazil team as "the most boring ever" is always going to be relative with that kind of history. I enjoyed some of the individual performances but that was not a swinging team.

[Joel]

I think Dunga's earned the right to make 1 or 2 weird decisions after the record he's had with Brazil the last couple of years.

This won't be a Brazil side that will light up every game with flashes of magic from certain induviduals but they'll be bloody hard to knock out, and that's all that matters.

Really? I thought Brazil were obligated to entertain :mellow:

[CDDRodrigo]

Really? I thought Brazil were obligated to entertain :mellow:

Old times, man... old times...

Nowadays we are playing in an European way, sadly :(... going all defensively and not having a wizard to change the whole game.

[Sweey]

Old times, man... old times...

Nowadays we are playing in an European way, sadly :(... going all defensively and not having a wizard to change the whole game.

Just wait until Leonardo takes over - you'll cream yourself.

[CDDRodrigo]

Mano Menezes - the new coach and our hero. He called a great team to play against USA.

[Keyser Soze]

I'm almost embarrassed I haven't really taken notice of Neymar before. This kid is an absolute beast on the ball. Can't believe he's only 18.

Since writing this, he's just scored a header on his international debut! Definitely one to look out for in the next World Cup.

[CDDRodrigo]

I'm almost embarrassed I haven't really taken notice of Neymar before. This kid is an absolute beast on the ball. Can't believe he's only 18.

Since writing this, he's just scored a header on his international debut! Definitely one to look out for in the next World Cup.

And that's just the very beginning. You'll see plenty of what he and Ganso showed tonight. Absolutely brilliant game.

[Chilli81]

Götzinho vs Brazil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=494J3kqiWgM

[CDDRodrigo]

Wow, this pretty much died...

Well, since we had 2 games this week, I'd like to bump this thread.

And great games. Our marking system has never been better. We leave no space for the other team. And Oscar is an absolute wonder on the ball.

[IronCity]

although I was surprised the U.S. had some chances last night. I was surprised the U.S. pulled out 17 shots. However, they marked Donovan very well and kept him shotless.

I thought Rafael was spectacular in goal for Brazil.

[CDDRodrigo]

Pretty good goalie, got a bright future ahead of him.

Best player IMO was Marcelo. Tireless, technical, and present.

[abu97]

http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/79923/usa-vs-brazil/player-ratings#

Why the beep are the players rated so low on Goal. Never seen them as low as this

[CDDRodrigo]

Wasn't goal.com one of the worst sports related sites...?

[IronCity]

Pretty good goalie, got a bright future ahead of him.

Best player IMO was Marcelo. Tireless, technical, and present.

and Marcelo was the one who shut down Donovan.

[abu97]

Wasn't goal.com one of the worst sports related sites...?
In terms of transfer talk, Yes. But they rate players quite fairly tbh so it must be that they've changed the rating system out of 5 instead of 10. So Marcelo got a 4 so probably that was 4 out of 5, not out of 10

[Ghost]

Wow, this pretty much died...

Well, since we had 2 games this week, I'd like to bump this thread.

And great games. Our marking system has never been better. We leave no space for the other team. And Oscar is an absolute wonder on the ball.

Is that the same Oscar who completely destroyed us in the U-17 final? He was awesome in that game.

[CDDRodrigo]

Is that the same Oscar who completely destroyed us in the U-17 final? He was awesome in that game.

Yup, that one.

[AgentZero]

feels like I'm the only one who isn't buoyed by the Neymar hype, he frankly looks like a poor mans Nani.


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[Jonny2J]

He plays nothing like Nani. He's for far more of a footballing brain than him for starters.

[Joel]

Yep. Neymar doesn't just dribble aimlessly. He's always thinking. A very intelligent player. He's also a lot better than Nani.