Brazil’s Reputation At Stake With Violence In Football Field

The Brazilian football league ended on Sunday with a violent brawl that seriously injured three people, with two big clubs being relegated. Fights broke out between the fans from Vasco da Gama and Atletico Paranaense and the match in southern Brazil was stopped for an hour as a result of it. Unconscious men were being kicked in the head despite …

FIFA Appeals To The Brazilians To Back The 2014 World Cup

Jerome Valcke, FIFA general secretary has requested the Brazilians to support next summer’s World Cup, and added that it isn’t the right time to protest. FIFA knows that the civil dissent over the cost of staging the most-awaited event might hamper the tournament itself. “Everyone has a right to express their dissent. I believe this is the wrong time to …

Brazil Smashes Australia In A Football Friendly

Neymar scored one goal and set up two more as Brazil defeated Australia 6-0 in a football friendly at Estadiu Nacional on Saturday. Neymar went close to scoring in the 22nd after dancing around three defenders within the penalty box, and didn’t miss in the 35th in a one-on-one with goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to record Brazil’s third. Jo bagged a …

Willian: Chelsea Confirm Deal For Brazil Midfielder

A 25-year old Brazilian was close enough to join Tottenham after having a medical last Wednesday. Chelsea have announced they have reached an agreement with Anzhi Makhachkala for Willian, subject to a work permit hearing on Wednesday. ESPN learnt on Friday that Willian had opted to join Chelsea rather than Tottenham, with the Blues agreeing a £30 million deal with …