Kaká
For their final fixture of the year, Brazil take on Oman in Muscat this Tuesday.
Coached by French man Claude Le Roy, Oman are ranked 79th in the world. Brazil are expected to
win comfortably but Dunga added a note of caution: "They're a strong team and have experienced
athletes who play abroad.
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Kaká battles it out
A second-half goal by Nilmar was the difference in a forgettable match between Brazil and
England in Qatar on Saturday.
The Villarreal man struck in the first minute of the second period after heading in a lovely
floated ball from ex Manchester City player, Elano.
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The meeting of one great footballing mind and Dunga
Brazil take on England in Doho, Qatar, for the first of three international friendlies before
the World Cup finals in South Africa next year.
Dunga's men see the England game as a real test against one of their main contenders in the
competition in 2010.
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The Offside 09 November @ 06:30 PM EST
Cameron Jerome adds his submission for Premiership Goal of the Year. Girls' soccer is the new WWE.
(Unprofessional Foul) A kind word heals all wounds. (Studs Up) Everybody likes it with style. (EPL
Offside) Wembley to gain McDonald sponsorship and a new M arch. (The DA) Gilberto Silva is the man
behind the man of the new man.
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Harry Redknapp has thanked Arsene Wenger for putting Wilson Palacios on the road to
Barclays Premier League stardom.
Midfield anchor man Palacios has become a favourite with Tottenham fans since his £12million
transfer from Wigan last January.
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Futbolita 27 October @ 10:10 PM EST
So Dopey officially called up 24 homensfor the
selecao's upcoming friendly matches next month. Ooooh yes, we mean that exciting one
against England in Qatar on the 14th and the other one against
Oman in Muscat.
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Hulk, Michel Bastos, Fábio Aurélio, Carlos Eduardo
Dunga has called up 24 players to face England on November 14th in Doha, Qatar, and Oman three
days later in Muscat.
The squad includes Liverpool's Lucas and Fábio Aurélio plus Manchester City's Robinho. Porto
frontman, Givanildo Vieira de Souza (Hulk), gets his first call-up.
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I can't just let Vermy be the top scorer, can't I
It was the 7th consecutive win on the trot for Arsenal Football Club since the double losses to
both Manchester clubs. It was not the best of performance from the boys. Exciting and seemed to be
cruising, then almost immediately allowed Birmingham back into the game until the 3rd goal
arrived.
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No way through against Venezuela
Brazil ended their WC qualifying campaign with a goalless draw at home to Venezuela. Dunga's
side played most of the second-half with just ten men after São Paulo's Miranda was sent off. But
with Paraguay losing at Colombia, Brazil finished as group leaders.
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Lucas (left) training with Brazil
Brazil play their final match in the WC qualifiers tonight in the estádio Morenão in Campo
Grande. Gilberto Silva, Kaká and Luis Fabiano, who were rested for Sunday's loss against
Bolivia, all return. Daniel Alves and Josué are suspended. So, Dunga has brought in Liverpool
midfielder, Lucas.
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Futbolita 14 October @ 12:02 AM EST
Aaaaand our hermanos have made it into the finals of the U-20 World Cup! Forget
Jesus Luz, the only name you should be screaming today is Alan
Kardec! He scored winner against Costa Rica to earn Brazil a spot in the finals against
Ghana on Friday.
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Futbolita 13 October @ 12:53 AM EST
Welcome to Day 4 of O Bootcamp! During dinner last night at the Bahamas
hotel, meninos had an interesting conversation about the existing "rivalry" between the
orange bib wearing players and the blue shirt 'regulars' during
training.
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Futbolita 12 October @ 01:43 AM EST
The only person who looks ready for this family and class photo is... Andre
Santos! Nevertheless, manos failed to secure a win over the Bolivians
yesterday... losing 2-1 to them instead. it must have been the altitude! Nilmar
scored the only goal for the selecao, but as they say in Brazil, poderia ter sido
melhor!
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Blue is the colour
For their penultimate game in the WC qualifiers, Brazil take on Bolivia in La Paz and Dunga is
expected to make changes from his regular starting line-up. With Kaká, Gilberto Silva and Luis
Fabiano all rested, the coach could test Josué, Miranda, and Diego Souza. The latter two have had
good seasons for São Paulo and Palmeiras respectively but have yet to secure a place in the squad
for next year's finals.
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See The Cup 24 September @ 03:09 PM EST
The two surprises of the call for the last two games of the world cup qualifying are the return
of defender Naldo and midfielder Alex, ex-Inter. I'm very pleased about the latter. It is also cool
to see that Diego Souza from Palmeiras stayed. The list:
Goalies
Julio César (Inter de Milão)
Victor (Grêmio)
Side-backs
Maicon (Inter de Milão)
Daniel Alves (Barcelona)
André Santos (Fenerbahçe)
Filipe Luis (La Coruña)
Center-backs
Lucio (Inter de Milão)
Luisão (Benfica)
Juan (Roma)
Miranda (São Paulo)
Naldo (Werder Bremen)
Midfielders
Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos)
Josué (Wolfsburg)
Lucas (Liverpool)
Kaká (Real Madrid)
Ramires (Benfica)
Elano (Galatasaray)
Sandro (Internacional)
Alex (Spartak Moscou)
Diego Souza (Palmeiras)
Forwards
Nilmar (Villarreal)
Adriano (Flamengo)
Luis Fabiano (Sevilla)
Diego Tardelli (Atlético-MG)
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Dunga has called up 22 players for Brazil's final World Cup qualifying matches against Bolivia
in La Paz on October 11th and Venezuela in Campo Grande three days later.
Brazil are leaders with 33 points and have already qualified for the finals in South Africa next
year. With this in mind, Dunga was expected to bring in some fresh faces for the remaining two
games.
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See The Cup 09 September @ 11:44 PM EST
With Brazil qualified to the World Cup, the match against Chile was going to be important for 2
reasons: 1)add another victory to the incredible sequence of 18 undefeated matches; 2) test new
players to join the group of 23 going to South Africa.
For that, Brazil came with the following formation: Júlio César; Maicon, Luisão, Miranda,
André Santos; Gilberto Silva, Felipe Melo, Daniel Alves, Júlio Baptista; Nilmar, Adriano.
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Nilmar scores three against Chile
Even without the suspended Luis Fabiano, Brazil still managed to find the net four times against
a spirited Chile in Salvador on Wednesday night.
All eyes had been on Flamengo man, Adriano, but it was Villarreal's recent acquisition, Nilmar,
who put away three of Brazil's goals.
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Adriano shows off his skills to ex boxer Popó
Tonight, Brazil take on Chile in the estádio de Pituaçu in Salvador in the 16th round of the
World Cup qualifiers.
This could be the time for Dunga to give some of his squad members a run out as Brazil have
already qualified for South Africa and the coach is without a number of first teamers.
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goalpost.tv 06 September @ 01:26 PM EST
.Brazil have beaten Argentina 3-1 in Rosario to qualify for next year's World Cup finals. The first
half was played at a breathless pace. Brazil took the lead in the 24th minute, Elano's free kick
being headed home by Benfica centre-back Luisao. The Selacao doubled their lead in the 30th minute.
Elano's free-kick being blocked, [.
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Soccerblog 06 September @ 07:49 AM EST
I think I must have made by point now: The US needs more ball possession and to slow the game
down.
Attack: When healthy, the Charlie Davis and Jozy Altidore combination should
not be tampered with. Davis has blistering speed, good foot skills, loves cutting from left to
center and is a perfect foil for Donovan's timed releases.
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Luisão heads home for Brazil
A headed goal by Luisão and a brace from LuÃs Fabiano earned Brazil a deserved 3-1 against
Argentina in Rosario. Dátolo scored Argentina's consolation goal. This was Argentina's first home
defeat in 41 matches. The result ensured Dunga's team a place in the World Cup finals in South
Africa next year with three rounds to spare.
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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.
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¿Quien no ha jugado en algún videojuego de fútbol un Argentina vs Brasil o
viceversa? Es hasta cierto punto "de cajón" probar cuál de las dos
selecciones es mejor.
Y si dudan que es un clásico y si no pues simplemente piensen en las dos figuras más
grandes de nuestro fútbol y sin duda pensaran en Pelé y
Maradona.
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Futbolita 03 September @ 02:49 AM EST
So it's Day 2 of the Soldados Bootcamp and they're already bullying Robinho! Anyway, the
manos did field work yesterday while Daniel Alves, Luisão, Ramires and
Elano were immediately sent to the gym upon arrival. Muito grave, indeed!
For training, Dopey divided the squad into two teams- Julio Cesar, Maicon,
Lúcio, Miranda, André Santos; Gilberto Silva, Felipe Melo, Julio Baptista, Kaká; Robinho and
LuÃs Fabiano formed one side while Victor, Cristian, Gérson, Juan and Filipe; Sandro, Lucas,
João Pedro and Wellington; Nilmar and Adriano made up the other.
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By CARL ELDRIDGE We may not have signed anyone as the hours and minutes ticked away in the
transfer window deadline, but Arsene Wenger has shown faith in what he has got by offering and
having new contracts signed by Nicklas Bendtner and Denilson.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
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Bendtner, 21, netted 15 goals in 50 appearances last season and AW says the Dane offers more
than just goals in his role.
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 Brazil manager Dunga chooses his squad for Argentina and Chile...  Goalkeepers: Júlio César
(Inter Milan) Victor (Grêmio) Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan) Daniel Alves (Barcelona) Filipe (La
Coruña) André Santos (Fernerbahçe) Luisão (Benfica) Miranda (São Paulo) Lúcio (Inter Milan)
Juan (Roma) Midfielders: Josué (Wolfsburg) Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos) Felipe Melo (Juventus)
Lucas (Liverpool) Elano (Galatasaray) Ramires (Benfica) Júlio Baptista (Roma) Kaká (Real Madrid)
Forwards: Nilmar (Villa Real) Robinho (Manchester City) LuÃs Fabiano (Seville) Adriano (Flamengo)
 Posted in Natioanl Teams Tagged: Dunga, World [.
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Futbolita 26 August @ 12:59 AM EST
via AP
Benjie's dad scored a double yesterday to sink Gilberto
Silva's Panathinaikos... and with that, Atletico have won the right to compete in the
Champions League! Sadly for the Greeks, they will play in the "Europa Cup", formerly known as the
UEFA Cup. Yeah.
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MIKE JACOBS 25 August @ 03:23 PM EST
For those who study tactics, it was interesting to see how Brazil morphed it's team in the FIFA
Confederations Cup into a system that best utilized their players. As Jonathan Wilson reports,
where they describe themselves in a midfield diamond, it more resembles a 4-2-3-1.
At this Confederations Cup, most European observers have happily jotted down their formation as
4-2-3-1, with LuÃs Fabiano as the centre-forward, Robinho to the left, Kaká as the central
creator and Ramires on the right of the attacking three. Click to continue reading...
Brazil is close to sealing qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, if they can beat
Argentina on the road on the 5th and Chile at home on the 9th then Brazil will be on their way to
South Africa.
The big news was the call up of Adriano of Flamengo to the national team. The big forward seems to
have regained his scoring touch with Flamengo.
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Brazil is close to sealing qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, if they can beat
Argentina on the road on the 5th and Chile at home on the 9th then Brazil will be on their way to
South Africa.
The big news was the call up of Adriano of Flamengo to the national team.
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Futbolita 22 August @ 10:12 AM EST
So Dunga has finalized his tropa that will face Argentina next
month... and Adriano aside, we're excited to see that our friend Lucas has also
been summoned! Grandeeeeee mano!
The Dinho and Pato were both left out of the squad again (Milan's dismal form
has been obviously detrimental to their chances ).
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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. Â
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.
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See The Cup 20 August @ 01:35 PM EST
Surprises are the return of Adriano, who even fat is the top striker scorer of Campeonato
Brasileiro, the return of Lucas, from Liverpool, and the new chance for left-back Filipe LuÃs.
Miranda, the best defender in Brazil, was called one more time. Pato was left out again, a clear
sign that Dunga is not happy with him after the striker's disappointing performances at the
Olympics and the Confederations Cup.
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LuÃs Fabiano scores against Estonia
Brazil made hard work of a testy match against Estonia in Tallinn. In the end, a late first-half
goal by LuÃs Fabiano was all that separated Brazil from a country 112th in the FIFA world
rankings.
Despite being a meaningless ‘friendly', the confrontation was littered with bad tackles by
both sides.
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