A spiky manner and failure to win gold in Beijing could hasten Brazil's iconic manager towards the exit door.




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Stuff to read while your gun shop gets held up by an 11 year old....... TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Cinderella story in the making. (SoccerLens) Did Rafa mastermind Lucas' red card in Beijing? (Liverpool Offside) Championship ain't all it's cracked up to be. (Guardian Unlimited) Liverpool's incredibly perplexing summer signing. Click to continue reading...

Yesterday morning saw Brazil get beaten up by the Argentina in their Olympic semi-final. Now all of the press all over Brazil are calling for manager Dunga to go away.

Here is how papers in Argentina and Brazil covered the game and the aftermath:

Clarin (Argentina) celebrates the win
Hora (Brazil)
A Noticia (Brazil)
O Liberal (Brazil) Click to continue reading...

His future as coach of Brazil has a big question mark hanging over it after the the mauling from Argentina.All those who had said he shouldn't have taken on the Olympic job seeing that Alfio Basile had decided not to coach the Argentine Olympic team are saying things like " We knew this would happen"Maradona is adding fuel to the flames and salt to the wounds by saying he had never seen Brazil play like that - (meaning it as an insult and not a compliment).

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Sergio Aguero confirmed his status as one of the world's greatest talents when he sent Argentina through to the Olympic final in a 3-0 triumph at the expense of Brazil. Dunga's team were uninspiring for much of the semi-final but the convincing defeat ended their hopes of landing their maiden gold medal in the men's football at the Olympics. Click to continue reading...

Coach Dunga has named Ronaldinho as Brasil's skipper for this summer's Olympic games. The 28-year-old, who recently joined Milan from Barcelona, was pleased and hopes to help his nation secure gold in Beijing. 'This is a great responsibility, which motivates me a lot as it is also proof of confidence,' the playmaker . Click to continue reading...

In August, Brazil will once again embark on their quest for the only major title that has eluded them: the Olympic gold medal ... Click to continue reading...

Liverpool have turned their attention to a feud emerging between the Bundesliga and Fifa regarding their guidelines on releasing well known players for next month's Olympic Games.

The Bundesliga yesterday made it clear that they were prepared to test Fifa's resolve on the topic after a dispute over German side, Werder Bremen's midfielder Diego broke out, threatening to damage the 'goodwill' pact which would give famous players the opportunity to play in Beijing. Click to continue reading...

Over a year ago in a column for Soccer Times, I recall noting that the great players like Ronaldinho were starting to burn out due to a non-stop season of club, European, and international matches - not to mention the promotional tours that reduce any off time to recharge. In Ronnie's case, we watched him degrade over time until it reached a point where some said he had "fallen out of love with football. Click to continue reading...

By: Alan
Soccer City FC

Former and current Brazilian internationals have been a common theme in transfers worldwide as teams look to reinforce their squads in the off-season.

Playmaker Geovanni was quickly signed up by Premiership newcomers Hull City upon his release from Manchester City. Click to continue reading...

Brazil have named a strong squad for their 08 Olympic campaign as they aim to win a title that has eluded them so far. Brazil's Olympic Football squad for Beijing 2008: Coach: Dunga, 44 Goalkeepers: Diego (23) (Almeira, Spain) Renan (23) (Internacional) Defenders: Alex Silva (23) (Sao Paulo) Breno (18) (Bayern Munich, Germany) Thiago Silva (23) (Fluminese) Ilsinho (22) (Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine) Rafinha (22) (Schalke [. Click to continue reading...

Dunga dio a conocer los convocados de la Selección Brasileña para los Juegos Olímpicos de Beijing 2008, donde las novedades fueron los tres refuerzos para esta competencia: Ronaldinho, Robinho y Thiago Silva. Kaká quedó fuera de la convocatoria debido a la negativa que dio el AC Milán para que el jugador participara en esta competencia. Click to continue reading...

Coach Dunga has called up Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Robinho, from Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively, as well as Fluminense's Hat-trick hero Thiago Silva using all three of his allotted slots for players over 23 years old. AS Roma defender Juan was expected to feature in Dunga's list, but the Italian club . Click to continue reading...

Brazil have never won Olympic gold in soccer. Perhaps they might change that this year.

Here's the squad Dunga has named to try to take home the prize. It's not a bad roster, though I think Ronaldinho is less than fit.

Goalkeepers: Diego (Almeria, ESP), Renan (Internacional)

Defenders: Marcelo (Real Madrid, ESP), Ilsinho (Shakhtar Donetsk, UKR), Rafinha (Schalke 04, GER), Thiago Silva (Fluminense), Alex Silva (Sao Paulo), Breno (Bayern Munich, GER). Click to continue reading...

18 players have been called up by coach Dunga for the upcoming Olympic games in Beijing ... Click to continue reading...

Under fire Brazil coach, Dunga is reported to have sent Ronaldinho a message talking about his involvement in the upcoming Beijing Olympics. Countries at the Olympics are permitted a maximum of 3 players over the age of 23, Ronaldinho is said to have been called up by the CBF against ... Click to continue reading...

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News of QPR's former Director, Dunga, from today's Guardian: "Fans call for Dunga's head as Brazil stutter in World Cup qualifiersNational newspapers decry coach's 'campaign of shame'"
"... A day after Wednesday's goalless draw against Argentina in a World Cup qualifier, Brazil fans are calling for coach Dunga to be fired. Click to continue reading...

Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina

The crowd lost patience with Dunga in the second half, chanting "Goodbye Dunga" at one point and "Donkey, donkey" when he replaced Adriano with Luis Fabiano.



Not happy days for Dunga... Click to continue reading...

Brazil coach Dunga came in for it once again as Brazil failed to beat their archenemies Argentina on Wednesday night ... (updated to include best moments) Click to continue reading...

Alfio Basile has named Argentina's starting lineup for the World Cup qualifier against Brazil in Belo Horizonte, and it includes both Juan Román Riquelme and Lionel Messi. Sensibly, Messi will partner Julio Cruz rather than form part of the little-and-little combo which featured against Ecuador on Sunday, as Sergio Agüero drops to the bench. Click to continue reading...

Tonight, Brazil get set to take on Argentina in Belo Horizonte ... Click to continue reading...

Brazil coach Dunga, whose side lost 2-0 to Paraguay in Sunday's World Cup qualifier, has promised a big improvement from his team when they face Argentina on Wednesday. Dunga was criticised for his team's negative approach and the players for their performances in Asuncion, where Brazil were soundly beaten despite facing ten men for much of the second half. Click to continue reading...

¿Fútbol? No, nada que ver... Jogo bonito, no vino. Si querían ver estrellas parecería ser que era de día por que no se vio ninguna, inmensa cantidad de gente muy decepcionada por la performance de todas las selecciones en esta última fecha, no se sabe bien que pasó.

De seguro el hacho de que no hubo demasiado tiempo para entrenar en conjunto, y los jugadores llegaron con muy poco rodaje en equipo, por eso salio lo que salio, alga nada atractivo para ver, los entrenadores se ocuparon de hacer el "dibujito" táctico y que los jugadores se arreglen, lamentablemente para todos el espectáculo brillo por su ausencia. Click to continue reading...

FIFA 2010 - Paraguay vs Brasil
Originally uploaded by BLOGARJONA Salvador Cabañas se hizo presente en el marcador en dos ocasiones hizo gritar a todos los papas de Paraguay y el Brasil de Dunga llora.

Salvador Cabañas es llamado el charro paraguayo, y es tal vez el delantero mas letal de todo el continente. Click to continue reading...