Brazil Features
Rewind to 1970: Magic vs Method
Robin Hackett | February, 6 2013Robin Hackett rewinds to 1970, when England faced Brazil in one of football's most enduring clashes.
Article | ConversationBrewin: England pounce on lazy Brazil
John Brewin, Wembley Stadium | February, 6 2013John Brewin was at Wembley Stadium as a determined England took full advantage of a Brazil side struggling to find their identity.
Article | ConversationBrewin: Brazil well short of being special
John Brewin, Stamford Bridge | February, 4 2013Brazil looked well short of World Cup winners against Russia at Stamford Bridge, says John Brewin.
Article | ConversationThe Mavericks: Socrates
Robin Hackett | October, 18 2012In the final edition of The Mavericks, Robin Hackett profiles Socrates, the doctor who helped cure Brazil.
Article | ConversationBrassell: Tentative GB all mixed up
Andy Brassell, Riverside Stadium | July, 20 2012Samba and Brazil. It's the ultimate cliché, and it was no different on Friday night at the Riverside. When the coach containing Team GB's players arrived at stadium reception, the band in front of the famous gates transplanted from Ayresome Park was playing Kaiser Chiefs' 'Ruby' – underpinned, naturally, by a cheeky samba rhythm.
Article | ConversationCan Brazil rekindle their magic?
Tim Vickery | July, 11 2012Tim Vickery wonders if Brazil can groom more creative midfielders à la Spain in time for the 2014 World Cup on home soil.
Article | ConversationOff the Ball: Romario: I'm better than Messi
Dominic Raynor | April, 21 2012This week in Off The Ball, Romario claims he's is better than Messi and Racing striker Teo pulls a paintball gun.
Article | ConversationNeymar: Should he stay or should he go?
Tim Vickery | March, 20 2012After being dazzled by him again, Tim Vickery ponders whether now is the right time for Neymar to move to Europe.
Article | ConversationCan Brazil rely on David Luiz?
Tim Vickery | March, 2 2012Tim Vickery questions whether Brazil can rely on David Luiz and his fellow defenders in 2014.
Article | ConversationThe Mavericks: Edmundo
Robin Hackett | December, 15 2011Robin Hackett chronicles the endlessly turbulent life of Brazilian party animal Edmundo.
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