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Tag: Brazil

Ronaldo, Roy and hometown refereeing - revisiting the 2002 World Cup

Ronaldo, Roy and hometown refereeing – revisiting the 2002 World Cup

June 1, 2022 by Peter Fitzpatrick

Peter Fitzpatrick looks back at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea as we hit the 20th anniversary of the tournament.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Brazilian football?

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Brazilian football?

April 10, 2021 by James Lelliott

James Lelliott brings us to speed with the current state of Brazilian football amid the ongoing global pandemic.

Who is Gabigol?

Who is Gabigol?

March 31, 2021 by James Lelliott

James Lelliott takes a look at the career of prolific Flamengo striker and Brazil international, Gabigol.

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?

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