Scolari angry at treatment of Ronaldo
Brian HomewoodLuiz Felipe Scolari has defended Cristiano Ronaldo over Wayne Rooney4s sending off and the never-ending diving claims.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2006Ronaldo troubled by blisters after warm-up win
Brian HomewoodBrazil striker Ronaldo was forced off midway through Sunday's 4-0 World Cup warm-up win over New Zealand because of blisters on his feet.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2006Brazil coach Parreira bars the 'magic' word
Brian HomewoodBrazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira says he does not want to hear the word magic again in the run-up to the World Cup.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2005Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos baffled by celebration row
Brian HomewoodBrazilian players Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos said on Wednesday they were baffled over the controversy surrounding their comical goal celebrations for Real Madrid.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2005Ecuador and Paraguay poised for World Cup finals
Brian HomewoodEcuador need a point at home to Uruguay on Saturday to clinch their place at the 2006 World Cup finals. Paraguay can also qualify if they win or draw in Venezuela and other results go their way.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2005Brazil qualify for finals as Zalayeta lifts Uruguay
Brian HomewoodBrazil striker Adriano scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 win over Chile on Sunday to guarantee the world champions a place at next year's finals while Uruguay sealed a dramatic 3-2 win over Colombia.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2005Argentina prepare for visit of Brazil
Brian HomewoodLeading pair Argentina and world champions Brazil clash in Buenos Aires while their rivals continue the dramatic scramble for Germany as the South American World Cup qualifiers continue this week.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2005Scolari attempts 2002 re-run
Brian HomewoodTwo years ago, Luiz Felipe Scolari produced one of football's great turnarounds by leading his native Brazil to an unprecedented fifth World Cup success in South Korea and Japan.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2004Argentina hoping to regain lead
Brian HomewoodColombia and Uruguay, two teams in crisis, meet in a match neither can afford to lose while Argentina have a chance to regain the lead from Brazil in South America's World Cup qualifying competition this weekend.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2004WC: Brazil beat Argentina; Colombia fall
Brian HomewoodRonaldo won and converted a hat-trick of penalties to give Brazil a 3-1 victory over Argentina in World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday while Colombia lost again, going down 2-1 to Ecuador.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2004South America qualifying preview
Brian HomewoodBrazil face South American World Cup qualifying group leaders and bitter rivals Argentina in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday seeking to regain what they believe to be their rightful position at the top.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2004Fixtures wreak havoc for Conmebol
Brian HomewoodAs South America's footballers flew back to Europe after this week's World Cup qualifiers, they may have been wondering whether the so-called co-ordinated international calendar was just a figment of FIFA's imagination.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2004Paraguay 0-0 Brazil: Champions held
Brian HomewoodWorld champions Brazil were held to a goalless draw by Paraguay in an uncompromising, foul-ridden World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2004Adversity spurs on Brazil for qualifier
Brian HomewoodChampions Brazil are promising that adversity will bring out the best in them as they aim to settle some scores against Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2004Anti-European feeling grows in Brazil
Brian HomewoodA wave of anti-European sentiment has swept through Brazilian football over Milan's treatment of Rivaldo, FIFA's Player of the Year award and a row over the release of Kaka for next month's Olympic qualifiers.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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