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England's second-string lost to Brazil on Saturday in Doha, an event that was expected but led to the expected round of national team bashing by the English press.

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After the Brazil v England game in Doha on Saturday night, Fabio Capello remarked, amongst other things, that Brazil were a better side than Spain and were more likely favourites for the crown in South Africa. In justifying this view, he said that Brazil were physically stronger, and that they defended better. Click to continue reading...

Durante los entranamientos que Fabio Capello dirigia el juevez pasado en Doha con miras hacia el amistoso entre Brasil-Inglaterra, el centrocampista Frank Lampard se lesiono y todo por la incomodidad que sufrio el jugador cuando partieron de Londres a Qatar. Ante las investigaciones que hizo el Chelsea descubrieron que que el avion que usaron para el viaje de 7 horas es solo diseñado para viajes cortos y pasajeros con la talla de tattoo. Click to continue reading...

Apologies about the lack of posting recently. I've slipped into an euphoria-induced coma at the sight of Tom Huddlestone and Peter Crouch both coming on for England in Doha on Saturday. The prognosis? I'll be okay in the long run but Jermaine Jenas definitely won't go to the World Cup.
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Lucas Leiva believes the pressure is greater playing for Liverpool than Brazil because of the current predicament at Anfield.
The Liverpool midfielder is preparing for his country's friendly against England in Doha on Saturday. But thoughts of the situation on Merseyside are also on his mind with Liverpool facing Champions League elimination and currently seventh in the Premier League. Click to continue reading...

Worrying news for all of us yesterday with the news that Frank Lampard has picked up a thigh injury while training on England duty, ahead of the England game this weekend in Doha against Brazil.
Now the Chelsea website posted a short and sweet statement to say:
"Frank Lampardwill not take part in England's friendly international against Brazil in Qatar this weekend. Click to continue reading...

Lucas has vowed to put his Anfield agony behind him to drive England nuts in Doha on Saturday.
The Liverpool man is intent on a Brazil win to help rubber stamp his own World Cup hopes and prove his team can emerge as champions next summer.
Midfielder Lucas said: "This match is a friendly - but in name only. Click to continue reading...

Welcome to Selecao Bootcamp, Uma Tradição Futbolita! Everyone gather yourselves because it's that time of the year so ya'll better get excited. Anyway, our manos have landed in Qatar, more specifically, the Four Seasons Hotel where they're putting up during their stay in Doha.

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There is proof at last that Fabio Capello is capable of compromise. The England manager has listened to Liverpool's plea that Steven Gerrard should not be involved in Saturday's friendly with Brazil in Doha. There is a chance, however, that the midfielder will play a part in his club's game against Birmingham City despite his recent adductor muscle injury. Click to continue reading...

Foto do Dia na Gazzetta dello Sport
Scatenate - Le spagnole Maria Josè Martinez Sanchez e Nuria Llagostera Vives festeggiano la vittoria della finale di doppio al Masters di Doha contro Cara Black e Liezel Huber. Reuters
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Sir Alex Ferguson has always enjoyed a good moan. Especially when it comes to England friendlies. So it wasn't a huge surprise to hear him complain about England's upcoming game vs Brazil in Doha, Qatar on November 14th.

Ferguson doesn't mention the Brazil game specifcially. But he may as well have.

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England's build-up to next year's World Cup finals will include a friendly against Brazil in Doha on November 14, the Football Association (FA) confirmed on Wednesday. The clash with the five-times World Cup winners will take place at the 50,000-capacity Khalifa International Stadium and will be England's first visit to Qatar. Click to continue reading...

Wayne Rooney and Ronaldinho Gaúcho

The Brazilian Football Confederation, the CBF, have confirmed that Brazil will take on England in a friendly in November 2009.

The game will be played in Qatar's capital, Doha, and has been provisionally scheduled for 14th November. The venue, though, has yet to be decided.

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With Australia playing Qatar on June 6 in Doha I have had some e-mails asking about tickets for the match.

Tickets to matches are the responsibility of the host nation. When we played in Qatar last year the tickets were not on sale until a few days before the match, and only available in Qatar.

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Seems to me that the Middle East is the future of football. Man City's new Abu Dhabi based owners now making some very sensible noises - less about buying C-Ron and more about faith in Mark Hughes and long term investment in the youth academy - which is good news for everyone concerned (including Man [. Click to continue reading...