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Tag: Brazil

The World Cup's greatest games - Italy v Brazil, 1982

The World Cup’s greatest games – Italy v Brazil, 1982

May 19, 2020 by Robert Barter

In a new series looking at some of the World Cup’s greatest games, Robert Barter takes a look at Italy versus Brazil in 1982

Copa América preview - Group A

Copa América preview – Group A

June 13, 2019 by Robert Barter

With the 46th edition of the Copa América kicking off in Brazil this week, Robert Barter takes a look at the prospects of those taking part, starting with Group A.

Due for a few changes, the Copa America begins this month

Due for a few changes, the Copa America begins this month

June 10, 2019 by Andrew Smith

The Copa America kicks off in just a few days so Andrew Smith gives us the rundown on what to expect from the tournament in Brazil.

Richarlison's early promise suggests his days are Everton numbered

Richarlison’s early promise suggests his days are Everton numbered

October 19, 2018 by Back Page Football

With the early promise Richarlison has shown at Everton, it may not be too long before Europe’s super clubs come knocking, writes Aonghus Ó Maicín.

Records that can be broken at the World Cup in Russia

Records that can be broken at the World Cup in Russia

June 14, 2018 by Ivan Smyth

As we get set for the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Ivan Smyth picks out some of the milestones that could be achieved over the next month.

Brazil hoping to banish memories of 2014 World Cup humiliation

Brazil hoping to banish memories of 2014 World Cup humiliation

June 8, 2018 by Back Page Football

Following humilation in their own backyard four years ago, Brazil head to the 2018 World Cup with a point to prove to themselves and their supporters.

The sides most likely to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup

The sides most likely to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup

May 8, 2018 by Robert Barter

We’re just weeks away from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia so what better time to look at five of the sides expected to challenge for the trophy next month?

Numbers at play - Science predicts Confederations Cup success for Russia

Numbers at play – Science predicts Confederations Cup success for Russia

May 8, 2017 by Alan Moore

With the Confederations Cup an intriguing test for Russian infrastructure, Alan Moore uses science to predict success for the host country this summer.

2015/16 could be a breakthrough season for Andreas Pereira at Manchester United

2015/16 could be a breakthrough season for Andreas Pereira at Manchester United

September 10, 2015 by Rich Lloyd

This season could offer a chance to breakthrough at Manchester United for Andreas Pereira, writes Rich Lloyd.

The sound of silence - Alcides Ghiggia and the Maracanazo

The sound of silence – Alcides Ghiggia and the Maracanazo

July 28, 2015 by Aidan Williams

Alcides Ghiggia was the World Cup winning hero for Uruguay in 1950. His tale is as dramatic today as it was then, writes Aidan Williams.

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