Brazil

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Founded in 1914

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International friendly: Brazil 1 Russia 1

Brazil left it late to come from behind and earn a 1-1 draw against a resilient Russian side at Stamford Bridge. Fabio Capello's men had the better start to proceedings but neither side truly tested the other in a tame first half...

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Hulk expects testing Russia clash

Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk believes Brazil are in for a tough test against Russia in their international friendly on Monday...

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Scolari, Brazil missing home comforts

Luiz Filipe Scolari says he would rather Brazil play warm-up matches at home as they prepare for yet another promotional friendly...

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Prandelli hails Italy recovery

Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli has praised his side's spirit after they performed a thrilling fightback to draw 2-2 with Brazil...

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Scolari tips Italy to challenge

Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says Italy have what it takes to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup...

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Tantalising friendly appeals to Prandelli

Italian coach Cesare Prandelli believes Thursday's friendly in Geneva against Brazil will be a great warm-up for next year's World Cup. The two nations have conjured up some of the most memorable matches in World Cup history...

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International friendly preview: Italy v Brazil

Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli will need to find the right combination up front if they are to break a winning drought against Brazil...

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Blatter backs Brazil to deliver

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has reaffirmed his belief that Brazil will deliver a successful World Cup in 2014...

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Luiz coy on Brazil captaincy

Brazil defender David Luiz said the captaincy for his nation's friendly with Italy on Thursday was still up in the air...

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Kaka back for Brazil, Ronaldinho cut

Brazil have named their squad for friendlies against Italy and Russia, with Real Madrid's Kaka recalled for both matches...

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