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Ronaldinho stays upbeat about WC 2014
ESPN staff | May, 17 2013Ronaldinho has said he still hopes to play for Brazil at the 2014 World Cup despite failing to make the country's squad for this summer's Confederations Cup.
Article | ConversationScolari defends Neymar
ESPN staff | May, 15 2013Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari has played down concerns over the form of star Neymar, insisting the Santos striker will deliver for his country in the Confederations Cup next month.
Article | ConversationRonaldinho, Kaka not in Confed squad
ESPN staff | May, 14 2013Ronaldinho and Kaka have not been named in Brazil's squad for their Confederations Cup campaign.
Article | ConversationBrazilian federation: Scolari's job safe for now
ESPN staff | May, 7 2013Luiz Felipe Scolari has been backed by the Brazilian football federation (CBF), who have stated the national team coach will not be sacked if he cannot win this summer's Confederations Cup.
Article | ConversationRonaldinho ahead of Kaka, Scolari suggests
ESPN staff | April, 24 2013Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has indicated that Ronaldinho has the advantage over Kaka in the battle to be included in his Confederations Cup squad this summer.
Article | ConversationNeymar bags brace in friendly win over Bolivia
ESPN staff | April, 7 2013Neymar has responded to critics of his international form, bagging a brace in Brazil's 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia on Saturday.
Article | ConversationRonaldinho, Neymar named for Brazil friendly
ESPN staff | April, 3 2013Ronaldinho, Neymar and Alexandre Pato have been named in the Brazil squad for Saturday's friendly against Bolivia, with Luiz Felipe Scolari combining a mixture of youth and experience ahead of the exhibition match.
Article | ConversationRomario wants Brazil chief Marin to step down 
ESPN staff | April, 2 2013Former Brazil striker Romario has called for the resignation of Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Jose Maria Marin over his alleged links to the country's former military dictatorship.
Article | ConversationScolari unfazed by Russian blip
ESPN staff | March, 26 2013Luiz Felipe Scolari denies he is concerned over Brazil's potential to challenge for the 2014 World Cup, despite the Selecao requiring a late Fred goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Russia on Monday night.
Article | ConversationScolari wants side to play more in Brazil
ESPN staff | March, 25 2013Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari believes the national team should be playing more games in their own country, despite it currently being out of their own hands.
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