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At the World Cup, the South Americans are way out in front
June 21, 2010By Thomas Sheldrick, Andreas Illmer Europe's top teams are in turmoil, and African fans' favorites are struggling to deliver on their promise. The World Cup has – so far - very much belonged to South America. South American sides have played...
Brazil holds off North Korea in 'Group of Death' match
June 16, 2010It took nearly 60 minutes for Brazil to score its first goal, but the five-time World Cup champions defeated North Korea 2-1 in their opening match of Group G stage play. North Korea was supposed to be the weak link in Group G - deemed the "Group...
World Cup group of death set to play openers
June 15, 2010The teams in World Cup Group G, the so-called "Group of Death" begin play Tuesday in South Africa. After the draw for every World Cup tournament that places the 32 teams into eight groups of four, one is always labeled, by media and fans alike...
2010 World Cup: Argentina 1-3 Brazil-Goals and Highlights (video)
September 05, 2009Brazil managed to reserve a place in 2010 World Cup by winning their qualifier 3-1 with Argentina on Saturday. The victory in the World Cup qualifier guarantees Brazil a place in next year's 32-team tournament. The five-time champions have played in every...
Brazil upsets Argentina in Copa America
July 16, 2007Brazil scored a major upset in its 3-0 victory over Argentina at the Copa America soccer tournament in the Venezuelan capital, O Globo reported. Brazil struggled in the qualifying rounds of the tournament before defeating Argentina for the second time...
2007 Copa America Final: Brazil is the champion
July 16, 2007Brazil did not disappoint its supporters. The World Champions had a strong win over Argentina 3-0 in Maracaibo, Venezuela, proving once again that it is still the best national football team in the world. Brazil opened the score in the 2007 Copa...
Copa America: Brazil 2-0 Argentina after halftime
July 16, 2007Brazil scored first in the Copa America final against Argentina. Julio Baptista scored after 4 minutes from the beginning of the match in the upper right side of the box. In the 38th minute of the game Argentina was closed to an auto-goal. Ironically...
Copa America final: Brazil vs. Argentina
July 16, 2007After Mexico secured the third place on Saturday, beating Uruguay 3-1, in the Copa America Venezuela-2007, the final is played by two old rivlals - Brazil and Argentina. Maracaibo, Venezuela, and viewers around the world will witness a world class match...
Dunga's Brazil to play Scolari's Portugal in February friendly
January 04, 2007Rio de Janeiro (dpa) - Brazil's national football squad is set to play a friendly game next month against Portugal, headed by former Brazilian national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) said Thursday that the match...
Brazil top year-ending FIFA rankings for Team of the Year award
December 18, 2006Zurich (dpa) - Brazil won the Team of the Year award the fifth straight year as it pipped World Cup winners Italy for first place in the final 2006 football rankings published by the ruling body FIFA on Monday. Brazil finished the year with 1,588...