Two first half goals from Giovani Dos Santos and Javier Hernandez were enough to see Mexico stun Brazil 2-0 in front of almost 85,000 fans in Dallas today.

Dos Santos opened the scoring in the 21st minute when he picked up a pass from Pablo Barrera, beat Brazilian defender Danilo and cleverly lobbed his shot over Santos goalkeeper Rafael.

"Ibra resta. Thiago non lo so", said Adriano Galliani according to the Corriere Dello Sport. In English; ‘Ibra stays and Thiago, I do not know'. Indeed, worrying words from Uncle Fester. Speaking of his tthe circus surrounding our Brazilian maestro, Arrigo Sacchi, the former Milan boss summed it up nicely: "Thiago Silva is the best [.

Neil W. Blackmon A bit behind the flurry of post-match analysis, but perhaps that's okay for a more analytic look at the United States' 4-1 loss to Brazil at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland Wednesday night. The most certain (though maybe not the largest?) takeaway from the match? Brazil is still really good, even if [.

It can often be as exciting on the pitch, with all the highs and lows a good match can bring. I talk of the transfer market, of course. This summer, however, may not a particularly enjoyable one for Milan. The club's resistance to overtures for Robinho, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pato and Thiago Silva is set for [.

First things first, let's be real: Brazil were better than the U.S. last night. They scored four, two of which were very fine, and could have had more. Their first half pressure was relentless, and several of their players showed just how highly skilled they are.

And yet...

And yet, the first two goals Brazil scored were cheap, and the U.

The United States lost 4-1 to Brazil on Wednesday night in front of 67,619 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Brazil opened with Neymar scoring from the penalty spot in the 12th minute. They made it 2-0 when Thiago Silva scored in the 26th. Herculez Gomez pulled a goal back for the United States just before halftime, but it was 3-1 when Marcelo scored in the 52nd.

By FRANCO PANIZO

LANDOVER, Md. -- The U.S. men's national team looked to their match against Brazil as a way to guage just how far they have come in their first year under head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, and they found out there is still work to be done.

Four days after routing Scotland to open their busy summer, the United States suffered a 4-1 defeat to Brazil in front of a crowd of 67,619 fans at FedEx Field on Wednesday night.

Neil W. Blackmon Fresh off the most dominant performance of the Klinsmann era, and perhaps the most dominant display by a U.S. MNT midfield in a decade Saturday against Scotland in Jacksonville, the United States plays game two of what Jurgen Klinsmann last week called a "five game tournament" tonight against a youthful, experimental but [.

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The AC Milan striker, who currently spends more time on the training table and off gallivanting around Milan with Barbara Berlusconi than on the field at the San Siro, is the most experienced striker on this very young Brazil roster.

Brazil has released their jersey numbers for Wednesday night's match against the United States at FedExField, and Neymar has been given the #11 jersey. Alexandre Pato from AC Milan sports the #19, and Hulk, the double scorer from Brazil's 3-1 win against Denmark, gets the #20.
The Brazil roster:
1) Jefferson (GK)2) Rafael3) Thiago Silva (C)4) David Luiz (he is injured and it is likely that he will not play)5) Sandro6) Marcelo7) Lucas8) Romula9) Leandro Damiao10) Oscar11) Neymar12) Rafael (GK)13) Bruno Uvini14) Juan15) Casimiro17) Wellington Nem18) Giuliano19) Alexandre Pato20) Hulk21) Danilo22) Neto (GK)23) Alex Sandro

Denmark starts their last set of preparations for Euro 2012 with a friendly against Brazil. The match will take place at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany with kickoff is scheduled for 14:30 BST time.

Brazil player Oscar

"We've suffered a lot of last-minute injuries but I think there are excellent players here to play good football and the idea is to get to the Olympics in the best form.

Denmark have chosen tough opposition for tomorrows International Friendly In Brazil who have won the World Cup an impressive 5 times and despite the likes of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo all dissapearing from the 'A Seleção' they still have exciting talents coming through that will feature tomorrow the likes of Neymar, Thiago Silva, Alexandre Pato and Hulk.

AC Milan head into the off season wondering what could have been as they bowed out of the Champions League at the quarterfinal stage against Barcelona and finished second in Serie A behind Juventus by only four points. There is, of course, no shame in being knocked out of Europe by one of the best teams in the world or losing out on the league title to only the third undefeated side in league.

AC Milan head into the off season wondering what could have been as they bowed out of the Champions League at the quarterfinal stage against Barcelona and finished second in Serie A behind Juventus by only four points. There is, of course, no shame in being knocked out of Europe by one of the best teams in the world or losing out on the league title to only the third undefeated side in league.

Neymar has already scored 100 goals by the age of 20
Fans looking to see top attacking talent from Brazil on May 30 at FedExField will get their wish as the CBF announced their 23-player roster for the upcoming match between the five-time World Champions and the United States.

The U.S. men's national team will have its hands full on May 30.

Brazil coach Mano Menezes released his roster for the Selecao's upcoming friendlies against Denmark, Mexico, the United States and Argentina, and he is not holding back as Brazil continues its preparations for this summer's Olympic tournament.

Mano Menezes has released the names of the 23 players that will face Denmark on May 26th in Hamburg, the USA in Washington on 30th May, Mexico in Dallas on 3rd June and Argentina in New Jersey on June 9th. The squad is based around Brazil's Under-23 players that are eligible to play in the London Olympics later this year
See Brazil's 52 man pre-Olympic squad here

Alexandre Pato Milan
Alex Sandro Porto
Bruno Uvini Tottenham
Casemiro São Paulo
Daniel Alves Barcelona
Danilo Porto
David Luiz Chelsea
Paulo Henrique Ganso Santos
Giuliano Dnipro
Hulk Porto
Jefferson Botafogo
Juan Inter de Milão
Leandro Damião Internacional
Lucas São Paulo
Marcelo Real Madrid
Neto Fiorentina
Neymar Santos
Oscar Internacional
Rafael Santos
Rômulo Vasco da Gama
Sandro Tottenham
Thiago Silva Milan
Wellington Nem Fluminense

Mano Menezes has released the names of the 23 players that will face Denmark on May 26th in Hamburg, the USA in Washington on 30th May, Mexico in Dallas on 3rd June and Argentina in New Jersey on June 9th. The squad is based around Brazil's Under-23 players that are eligible to play in the London Olympics later this year
See Brazil's 52 man pre-Olympic squad here

Alexandre Pato Milan
Alex Sandro Porto
Bruno Uvini Tottenham
Casemiro São Paulo
Daniel Alves Barcelona
Danilo Porto
David Luiz Chelsea
Paulo Henrique Ganso Santos
Giuliano Dnipro
Hulk Porto
Jefferson Botafogo
Juan Inter de Milão
Leandro Damião Internacional
Lucas São Paulo
Marcelo Real Madrid
Neto Fiorentina
Neymar Santos
Oscar Internacional
Rafael Santos
Rômulo Vasco da Gama
Sandro Tottenham
Thiago Silva Milan
Wellington Nem Fluminense

Juventus will finish on top of the league table regardless of the result of Week 38. The Bianconeri defeated Cagliari 2-0 while Milan lost 2-4 to Inter to confirm Juve as this season's champions. Below is a list of the most important factors behind Juve's triumph:

a) Andrea Pirlo: The Italy midfielder has been perhaps Juve's most influential player this season.

"The real regret for this year, as I said it to [Silvio] Berlusconi on the phone, is about Gattuso and Cassano....with the two of them we would have gained some more points," were the words of Adriano Galliani today 24 hours after Milan's four-goal rout of Siena. While it is not so easy to [...]

"We're going to lose this match," said a Romanista prior to last night's Juve-Roma meeting at the Juventus stadium. "I know it." Unfortunately, it wasn't a case of that sinking feeling you get prior to a derby. She was right about the loss and it wasn't very kind to her either- a 4-0 drubbing of Antonio Conte's men!

The weekend in Italy and perhaps world football has been overshadowed by the tragic news of Piermario Morosini's death during a Serie B match between Livorno and Pescara. The Livorno midfielder suffered a heart attack while playing against Pescara.

This tragic incident should serve as a reminder to everyone, whether players, football fans or people in general, that life is fragile and they must appreciate what they have while trying to make the best out of it.

"I don't feel that my job is at risk". These were the words of Max Allegri following his side's surprise defeat to Fiorentina on Saturday. The loss enabled Juventus – still unbeaten this season – to leapfrog the Rossoneri into first place. Consequently, and most predictably, the Milan tactician has come under pressure with his [.

"I'm not a doctor, but according to Professor Jean Pierre Meersemann, who I really respect, in America they have found a definitive solution to Alexandre Pato's problems." These were the words of Adriano Galliani before Milan's midweek Champions League clash against Barcelona. And, in this game we all know what happened; after just fifteen minutes [.

"I'm not a doctor, but according to Professor Jean Pierre Meersemann, who I really respect, in America they have found a definitive solution to Alexandre Pato's problems." These were the words of Adriano Galliani before Milan's midweek Champions League clash against Barcelona. And, in this game we all know what happened; after just fifteen minutes [.

By JOHN BOSCHINI

An inspired defensive performance from AC Milan kept Barcelona at bay during a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie, but things won't be nearly as easy this time around.

Barcelona have been unstoppable at home in all competitions this season, winning 20 of their 25 games at Camp Nou.

Alexandre Pato was linked on a number of occasions with potential transfers to Spain and England as well as French club PSG. The figures which were discussed ranged from £35 to £45 million. Milan seemed reluctant to release Pato and the young Brazilian remained with the club.

However, with the striker suffering from one injury after another, some have begun to express their frustration with his numerous injuries.

I hope like me everyone had a goodnight relaxed, in the knowledge that we do not have to play again until next Tuesday night.

In a game where I thought during the first half especially Liverpool, could have put at least a couple of goals past us.

The hero of the match for me was our goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

Looking back at AC Milan's game with Arsenal earlier this month, I was amazed how easily they managed to pick apart a team. They played like an opponent always one trick ahead.

The majority of moves Arsenal conjured together were thwarted by the AC players and left the away fans frustrated and the home crowd delighted.

One feels the time has come for Milan to decide; to persevere with Pato or allow him to leave. There have been numerous reports this season that the club are willing to sell him should the right offer arrive. Indeed, in January he was almost sold to Paris Saint-German, and despite being offered €35 million, [.

League leaders Milan were dominant during the first-half and the early stages of the second period against their rivals Juventus. The Rossoneri scored after another mistake by Leonardo Bonucci. The Juve centre-back committed two mistakes leading to Milan's goal scored by former Juve midfielder Antonio Nocerino.

It all started according to plan. Milan took the initiative from the beginning against Juventus, dominating possession and going ahead thanks to another strike from our free scoring midfielder, Antonio Nocerino. Ten minutes later it should have been two. But, it was not. Roberto Romagnoli, the assistant referee, somehow failed to see how Sulley Muntari's [.

Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham. Since 2008 AC Milan is facing an English team in the second round of Uefa Champions League, but in all of these cases they have never managed to pass to the quarter finals of the most important European torunament for clubs.

Even this year beat Arsen Wenger's team won't be easy as Gunners are not the team they used to be at the beginning of the season, when, for example, they lost 8-2 at Old Trafford against Manchester United, in one of the most embarassing matches of the Wenger's era.

Of all of the options Carlos Tevez was looking at over the last few months, returning to the field for Manchester City was likely the last on the list. But it's getting closer to happening.

Tevez returned to Manchester and had a physical with the club's doctors on Tuesday ahead of a surprise return to the club after three months away from the team.

Health scares, multi-million pound on-off deals and the toppling of a prime minister. It has the makings of a political thriller that any dramatist would be proud off. Instead, it has been the script of Massimiliano Allegri's awkward second season in charge of Milan. It is easy to forget just how rocky the waters have been in the background to his attempts to build on the foundations of a debut.

As the old cliché goes, history repeats itself. And this could not be truer come every February for Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Whether at Barcelona or in the blue or red half of Milan, the ‘big' Swede's scoring record often leaves something to be desired at this time of the year. Goals, to be precise.

AC Milan will be looking to put behind them their disastrous weekend outing when they host Juventus at the San Siro tonight in the Coppa Italia first leg semi-final. With Juventus also having settled for a similar barren draw with Siena in the weekend, the match will definitely be an explosive one.

The rumour mill may continue incessantly as it always does, but, for the time being no players will be swapping kits. Instead, now is the time for coaches to start preparing their troops, both new and old, for the business part of the season. It is already February and that mad month of May is [...]

It has been an odd week for Milan. From the low that last Sunday's derby loss sank us to, the club's fortunes rose steadily from one day to the next ending in triumphant fashion with a convincing 3-0 win over Novara. The loss to the ‘Tinkerman's' Nerazzurri posed serious questions over Max Allegri's men, from [.

The current table shows Inter in 5th place yet the Nerazzurri have a greater chance of competing for the league title than Udinese or Lazio who are currently above them in the standings. Inter's players have the necessary experience and the quality players to challenge for titles while both Udinese and Lazio are lacking in terms of experience and the killer instinct needed to win difficult matches.