It is hard to see England overcome Brazil even if they were at full strength with Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, and Glen Johnson given how the Brazilians moved with ease around the pitch. Meanwhile, the English attack was barely able to make a dent.

Fabio Capello probably knows by now that Brazil is the team to beat.

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With the World Cup in sight, most of this weekend's attention will be towards the remaining qualifiers, but there are a few high-profile friendlies on tap today that might be just as exciting.

England-Brazil is one of those matches, as the Three Lions will took to topple Brazil for the first time since 1990, a stretch of seven games that includes a 2-1 loss in the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup.

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With the World Cup in sight, most of this weekend's attention will be towards the remaining qualifiers, but there are a few high-profile friendlies on tap today that might be just as exciting.

England-Brazil is one of those matches, as the Three Lions will took to topple Brazil for the first time since 1990, a stretch of seven games that includes a 2-1 loss in the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup.

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Just a wild mess of 'em today:

• Despite Roma rift, Baptista is staying.
  
• Van der Vaart considering his options.
  
• Crew to dump Robbie Rogers?
  
• Xavi dying to get Cesc at Barca.
  
• Exiting Madrid: Guti?
  
• Yaya: I might move, not to City.

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Fairly good week for goals, as only one game finished 0-0 (Catania-Napoli, but ask Takayuki Morimoto about that). The top scorer table is still wide open, as Di Natale started strong but now has cooled off so he remains at 9, while Hamsik is second with 7 and that's impressive for a midfielder.

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With much of the qualification process almost complete and South Africa 2010 looming large, it would make sense to assess some of the world's best custodians who will be present during the World Cup. Goalkeepers such as Petr Cech will be excluded from the discussion since their nation failed to qualify for next summer's big event.

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Everton were unable to turnaround their 5-0 away loss to Benfica, losing again to the Portuguese club 2-0 at Goodison Park on Thursday. Javier Saviola scored in the 63rd and Oscar Rene Cardozo followed in the 76th for the win. Tim Howard made nine saves for Everton, three more than his opposite number Jacobi Julio Cesar who picked up the shutout. Click to continue reading...

The 33rd round of Brasileirao put on the top Palmeiras and Sao Paulo, creator (Muricy Ramalho) versus creation (Sao Paulo). Palmeiras leads because of the goal difference, three more than Sao Paulo.

On the weekend, Palmeiras played the derby against Corinthians whereas Sao Paulo played Barueri.

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(video gol highlights di Inter-Palermo)
INTER: Julio Cesar; Maicon, Cordoba, Samuel, Chivu (46' Santon); Zanetti, Cambiasso, Muntari; Stankovic; Eto'o (74' Motta), Balotelli (48' Milito). All. Mourinho
PALERMO: Sirigu; Kjaer, Goian, Migliaccio; Cassani, Simplicio (40'pt Nocerino), Bresciano, Melinte (1'st Hernandez); Pastore (38'st Bertolo); Cavani, Miccoli. Click to continue reading...

Sir Alex looks for Edwin's replacement.

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Manchester United have been watching German goalkeeper Rene Adler.

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We love this tipo, and we're sure you do too! Yes, CQC's resident louco reporter, Felipe Andreoli recently went on one of his missions during the legendary Selecao Bootcamp week and he got pretty far asking Lucas, Luis Fabiano, Dunga, Julio Cesar and Kaka absurd questions.

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Sunday action in the Turkcell Super League contained a champions' derby between Galatasaray against Trabzonspor. It would also feature a potential extension to the best start in league history, as Fenerbahçe would look to make it nine wins in a row. With the Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray derby coming up next Sunday, both teams looked to gain momentum for not only for their showdown, and also for their Europa League game this coming Thursday. Click to continue reading...

The US is going to another World Cup. (Getty Images)

Editor's Note: Geoff Reid appears at WVHooligan each week. Today he is back to recap the recent World Cup clinching match for the US against Honduras. Feel free to leave Geoff your thoughts below.

It's been a few days since the US national team secured qualification for South Africa next summer so now would be a good time to recap the latest events that took place in San Pedro Sulsa on Saturday night.

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There's nothing that can be demanded from Dunga and his players.

The team was already qualified, which turned the match against Bolivia into a open lab in the skies. The skies of La Paz took the reserve side of Brazil closer to hell than heaven. The 3600 meters above sea level suffocated the players.

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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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The USA Men's National Team defeated Honduras last night in CONCACAF qualifying 3-2, to cap off a thrilling second half of end-to-end football that saw both five goals scored as the Americans "made the cut" for their 6th straight World Cup.
This was a crazy match, surrounded by upheaval before it even began, as Honduras is suffering through an internal political crisis that added extra angst to the proceedings along with the fact that (bizarrely) US soccer fans were left with no way to watch the game on TV. Click to continue reading...

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There was something for pretty much everyone yesterday, an all-day footballing extravaganza that began with Germany overcoming her many doubters by beating Hiddink's tactically astute Russia in the Luzhniki Stadium, and ended with the United States overcoming a lethargic start and a forty-seventh minute goal by beating Honduras 3-2 in front of a hostile crowd of forty thousand at the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano.

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.The United States beat Honduras 3-2 at Francisco Morazan Stadium to clinch its sixth straight place in World Cup Finals. Conor Casey, a surprise starter for the US team scored his first two international goals in the second half. Landon Donovan's 21-yard free kick in the 71st minute, his 42nd international goal, turned out to be USA's winning goal. Click to continue reading...

See you in South Africa!

Landon Donovan celebrates his goal and the US's 3rd goal of the match. The goal, which was scored from a bending free kick, would end up the decisive goal of the game.

The US Men's National Soccer Team qualified for their 6th consecutive World Cup by defeating Honduras tonight in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

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See you in South Africa!

Landon Donovan celebrates his goal and the US's 3rd goal of the match. The goal, which was scored from a bending free kick, would end up the decisive goal of the game.

The US Men's National Soccer Team qualified for their 6th consecutive World Cup by defeating Honduras tonight in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

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Driving past the Washington Monument and the White House on the way home tonight, one thing stood out -- the USA often fares well as an underdog.
And make no mistake, the USA was not a big favorite to win in Honduras and clinch a World Cup berth.
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Bom dia and welcome to Day 2 of the Brazilian Bootcamp! Both our coach and goalkeeper are enjoying a Soul Sista moment in the photo above (Dunga : "Gurrrl, you got strength!" The Cesar : "Adriano ain't got nuthin' on me, lady.

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Lots of 'em today:

• Zenden training with Sunderland.
  
• United duo sign new deals.
  
• Police seize Ribery transfer docs.
  
• Barca confident of Cesc move.
  
• Sol Campbell traning with Gunners.
  
• Gremio and Ronaldinho?
  
• Roberto Carlos would play for free at Madrid.

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It appears Alex Ferguson has given up hope of Ben Foster becoming United's number one as reports suggest Julio Cesar is a potential transfer target for the club.

The Brazilian international, aged 30, joined Inter in 2005 and is now regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. With Van der Sar turning 40 this month it was hoped either Ben Foster or Tomasz Kuszczak would take the reigns but after failing to impress, it looks like Ferguson will look elsewhere in an attempt to replace the veteran Dutchman.

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Anytime you give a WAG the platform to say stuff, it's a dangerous proposition. They are a wily group emotionally unpredictable and heaven help you if Luis Vuitton is closed.

Perhaps this is why Julio Cesar's wife (and former girlfriend of Fat Ronaldo) Susana Werner decided to play the part of amateur contract negotiator and post the following on her blog:

"It's a week of great emotions.

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Internazionale have moved quickly to deny reports Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is lining up talks with goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

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The news gives more weight to the groundswell of opinion that under-fire understudy Ben Foster will not be given any more chances to prove he is the natural successor to Dutch veteran Edwin van der Sar, who on Tuesday made his return from broken fingers in a reserve Premier League game.

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Tudo bem, people?! Welcome to Day 1 of the Selecao bootcamp.... a staple here at Futbolita. And in true spirit, we just did a thorough assessment of the selecao's arrival at Granja Comary with our Brazilian amiga here, Ana.

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The Honduran National Team is set for the October 10th World Cup Qualifier against the United States at Estadio Olimpico. GOALKEEPERS: Noel Valladares, Donis Escober, Ricardo Canales DEFENDERS: Victor Bernardez, Osman Chavez, Maynor Figueroa, Boniek Garcia, Emilio Izaguirre, Erick Norales, Carlos Palacios, Mauricio Sabillon MIDFIELDERS: Edgard Alvarez, Julio Cesar Leon, Ramón Nunez, Amado Guevara, Wilson Palacios, Hendry Thomas, Danilo Turcios, Melvin Valladares FORWARDS: Carlos Pavon, Carlo Costly, Walter Martinez, Jerry Palacios, David Suazo Click to continue reading...

(video gol e highlights di Rubin Kazan-Inter)
RUBIN KAZAN (4-4-2): Rhyzhikov; Salukvadze Sharonov Navas Ansaldi; Ryadantsev Noboa Semak Karadeniz; Domínguez (86' Kasaev) Bukharov (a disp. Revishvili Bystrov Blyaykin Popov Gorbanets Murawski). All. Kurban Berdyev.
INTER (4-3-3): Julio Cesar; Maicon Lucio Samuel Chivu; Zanetti Cambiasso Stankovic; Mancini (64' Quaresma) Eto'o Balotelli (a disp. Click to continue reading...

Sir Alex looks to talented Serie A keeper as a long term keeping solution.

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Manchester United are looking for a goalkeeper after Van der Sar. Despite Ferguson's comments, it seems difficult that Ben Foster will replace the Dutch man, due to his recent poor performance.

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Manchester United have been recently looking at Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar as an option. Although their first choice would be Sporting Lisbon's Rui Patricio, it seems that if the portuguese club keeps Patricio then an offer for Julio Cesar would be imminent. The Brazilian goalkeeper is currently on great form, and seems happy at Inter. Click to continue reading...

TABELLINO
SAMPDORIA: Castellazzi, Stankevicius, Lucchini, Gastaldello, Ziegler, Poli (20'st Tissone), Mannini (33'st Franceschini), Palombo, Cassano, Pazzini, Bellucci (26'st Zauri). A disp.: Guardalben, Padalino,, M.Rossi, Cacciatore, Pozzi. All.: Del Neri.
INTER: Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Santon, J. Click to continue reading...

Now would be the ideal time for Dopey to experiment seeing how the seleção have already qualified for the World Cup. What we don't get, however, is tio's love for Andre Santos!!!

Anyway, the squad for the remaining qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia has been finalised and it's nice to see Naldo and Diego Souza back again.

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Stasera torna la Serie A con la quinta giornata di campionato. Per questo turno infrasettimanale, il match di cartello, e soprattutto sfida che si annuncia affascinante, di grande richiamo (e speriamo ricca di gol) è quella tra l'Inter di Mourinho (squalificato e sostituito in panchina dal suo fidato secondo Beppe Baresi) e il Napoli di Donadoni. Click to continue reading...

The 25th round of Brasileirao had all the elements to belong one more time to Sao Paulo. Inter visited Vitoria always a tough match. Sao Paulo "visited" Santo Andre (piece of cake) and Palmeiras will visit Cruzeiro on Wednesday. But the tricolor round ended up to be a green round.

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