Brazil take on Italy tonight in London and a capacity crowd of around 60,000 are expected in the Emirates Stadium. This is the fourth time Brazil have played at Arsenal's home ground.

Juan and Kaká on target for Brazil

Brazil ended 33 years without a win against Uruguay in Montevideo with a thumping 4-0 victory on Saturday. Daniel Alves, Juan, Luís Fabiano and Kaká were all on the score sheet in a result that left Brazil temporarily top of the table. Once again, it wasn't a great performance from Brazil and Dunga's men had to thank their brilliant keeper, Júlio César, for stopping everything Uruguay threw at him.

Zezinho

Liverpool are reported to have taken a look at Juventude midfielder, Zezinho. The 17-year-old, whose full name is José Luís dos Santo Pinto, is a little on the short side at 1.74m but is part of the Brazil Under 17 set up.

The midfielder is currently taking part in Juventude's Série B campaign in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Juan puts his feet up

On Thursday, Brazil take on the United States in the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Brazil narrowly beat Egypt 4-3 in their opener on Monday. The US lost 3-1 to Italy.

After a long season in Europe, the recent World Cup qualifiers and a large amount of travel, some of Dunga's squad have been complaining of fatigue.

Brazil start the day in third but can close the gap on leaders Paraguay who lost to Uruguay on Saturday ...

According to reports in the Brazilian press, Corinthians leftback, Dodô, has joined Manchester United for around €6 million.

The player, whose real name is José Rodolfo Pires Ribeiro, has still not made a senior appearance for the São Paulo side but has recently helped Brazil's Under 17s become South America champions.

Brazil took a step to closer to qualifying for South Africa 2010 after a 2-1 win against Paraguay in Recife.

Dunga's men moved to 27 points – one above Chile who beat Bolivia. One-time leaders Paraguay, slipped to third on 24.

Brazil, though, had to come from behind after Cabañas struck on the 25th minute.

Dunga has called up 22 players for the meeting with Italy on 10th February in Arsenal's Emirate's stadium ...

Brazil's driving force, Kaká, may miss the friendly international vs Italy on February 10th in London ...

Kaká alongside Dunga

Brazil face hosts South Africa on Thursday to see who will take on the USA in the finals of the Confederations Cup.

The confrontation will be an intriguing one for the two Brazilian coaches. Back in 1987, South Africa's, Joel Santana, was just starting his managerial career at Rio de Janeiro's, Vasco da Gama.

Campinas side, Ponte Preta, have parted with one of their best players after midfielder Renato has been lured to Saudi Arabia ...

Kaká, Dunga and Adriano ponder tonight's clash with Argentina

Brazil head to Argentina today knowing that a win could see them qualify for next year's World Cup in South Africa. Dunga's men need the three points in the estádio Gigante in Rosario and require Colombia to beat Ecuador in Medellin earlier in the day.

Globoesporte.com are saying that Corinthians Ronaldo turned down official offers from Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Blackburn Rovers. While the article gives no details of the offers, it does state that the forward has no interest in returning to Europe as he wants to stay with Corinthians for next year's Libertadores campaign.

Of all the people to throw it at, that seems most appropriate Yet more crazy scenes from Brazil, where Fluminense forward Thiago Neves was sent-off for throwing the ball at a ball boy. With his side trailing 2-0 to Águia Marabá, Neves trotted across to take a corner. For some reason best known to himself, he [.

Will their be more handbagging in Montevideo on Saturday?

Brazil take on Uruguay on Saturday knowing that they haven't beaten the home side in 33 years in Montevideo.

The yellow and greens last win in the Uruguayan capital came in February 1976. The 2-1 victory included a goal from debut boy, Zico.

Kleberson and Miranda

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced that Flamengo's Kleberson will replace Manchester United's Anderson for the World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay in Montevideo on June 6th and Paraguay in Recife four days later.

Anderson injured himself in the EPL's sides defeat against Barcelona on Wednesday and is set to undergo surgery.

Brazil produced a decent first-half display and walked through a largely uneventful second-period against a nonchalant Italy in London on Tuesday night ...

Brazil training in Recife

Brazil take on Paraguay in the estádio Arruda in Recife on Wednesday and goalkeeper Júlio César is looking for revenge. Brazil's shot-stopper has only been beaten twice whilst representing his country and both games were against Paraguay. The first defeat came in 2004 in the Copa America when they went down 2-1.

Douglas Costa: over rated and over priced?

Weekend reports in the British press have again linked Grêmio's Douglas Costa with Manchester United.

The Premier League club have apparently been chasing the 18-year-old midfielder for more than a year. Now they may be close to getting their man in a cut-price deal, which could see Costa moving initially for as little as £7 million plus performance-related add-ons.

Brazil came close to pulling off one of the biggest heists in football thanks to a second-half goal by substitute Júlio Baptista and the brilliance of Inter Milan keeper, Júlio César ...

André Santos (right) hits a cracker for Corinthians

Corinthians booked their place in next year's Libertadores after beating Internacional with an aggregate score of 4-2 to win the Copa do Brasil.

2-0 up from the first leg in São Paulo, Corinthians silenced a packed estádio Beira-Rio with first-half goals from Jorge Henrique, and a stunner from Brazil leftback, André Santos.

The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) have announced that Brazil will take on Estonia in an international friendly in Tallinn in August ...

AC Milan stars Kaká and Ronaldinho Gaúcho are back in Dunga's squad for their Word Cup qualifying games vs Ecuador on March 29th and Peru on April 1st ...

The 2008 Campeonato Brasileiro came to an end a mere six weeks ago. But professional football has returned to Brazil with the start of the 27 state championships. But as ever, we on Brazilian football will be focusing on the oldest and most competitive tournament: São Paulo's Campeonato Paulista.

Spanish side, Villareal, could complete the signing of Grêmio's Douglas Costa over the next few days ...

News coming today that Corinthians seventeen year old centre-back Dodo (sorry about the picture but I couldn't find a clear one of the youngster) is on the verge of making a move to United. This move has been mooted for about a month and a half now and it looks to be drawing closer to a reality as the youngster has been quoted as saying he expects to join us in the near future.

Argentina's underwhelming showing in the Sudamericano Sub 20 continued on Monday evening as they lost 2-0 in the final group stage to bitter rivals Brazil. In torrential rain, Argentina actually turned in their best performance of the tournament so far - but lost for the first time. Unlucky, boys... Argentina started the better side, dealing more [.

Brazil went second in the South America qualifying group after labouring to a 3-0 win over lowly Peru in Porto Alegre ...

Ok. So, it's a little late. But I'm as much in the dark as you are when it comes to knowing where you can see our games on the TV or internet ...

Ronaldo brace sinks Santos

Two fabulous strikes from Ronaldo and a free kick from Chicão have put Corinthians firmly in the driving seat in the finals of the Campeonato Paulista.

Santos had the bulk of the opportunities in front of around 17,000 of their own fans but failed to capitalize and paid the price against a side which has specialized in hitting teams on the break.

Kaká and Robinho in good spirits before the Italy game

Exactly 39 years ago, Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in the World Cup final in México. Italy got their revenge 12 years later. But then in 1994 Brazil put one over the Europeans once again in the USA. The last time they met was February this year, when Brazil saw off the Italians 2-0 in a friendly in London.

Brazil celebrate

Brazil picked up their third Confederations Cup after coming back from two goals down against the United States.

The USA took a shock lead when Dempsey's snap shot caught out Brazil's static defence on the 10th minute.

With 27 minutes on the clock, the US doubled the score after a superb counterattacking move from their own half, ended with Donovan outfoxing Ramires before hitting a perfect shot past Júlio César.

Adriano: They call me mellow yellow

Dunga has called up 22 players for the World Cup qualifying clashes against Argentina in Rosario on September 5th and Chile in Salvador four days later.

Flamengo forward, Adriano, is the name that stands out. The player is one of the top scorers in the Campeonato Brasileiro with ten goals to his name.

Wellington at Fluminense

Rio side Fluminense look like losing another exciting junior team player if Arsenal get their way. Wellington Silva Sanches Aguiar is an attacking midfielder who can operate as a forward and was on trial at the london club in December.

Saturday night saw the big South American clásico in Rosario as Argentina hosted Brazil in the qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup, and Diego Maradona's reign as manager will be marked forever by the result: Argentina lost a qualifier at home for only the second time in their history. The first was the 0-5 loss [.

The contemptible Copa do Brasil is back ...

Corinthians marvel Dentinho, last season's top goalscorer for the Timão as they ascended from Serie B back into the top stratum of the Brazilian football pyramid at the first attempt, has told Tuttosport he hopes Juventus intensify their interest in the 20-year-old after recently meeting the Old Lady's chief scout, Renzo Castagnini.

Felipe Melo gets Brazil's first

Brazil warmed up for Sunday's clash with Italy by strolling through their second match in the Confederations Cup by beating the United States 3-0 in Pretoria.

Dunga made four changes from the side that squeezed past Egypt – Miranda, André Santos, Ramires and Maicon came in for Juan, Daniel Alves, Kleber and Elano.

On Wednesday, Ronaldo finally made his first appearance for Corinthians. The former Brazil man came off the bench to manage around 25 minutes in his side's 2-0 win over third division Itumbiara in the Copa do Brasil.

Sunday's fixture between archenemies Corinthians and Santos was billed as the battle between the past and future of Brazilian football ...