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Elano: Referees Need to Be Tougher

Elano: Referees Need to Be Tougher

BRAZIL'S Elano believes referees at the World Cup are being too soft when it comes to punishing harsh play. 22 Jun 2010
Brazil Still Favourites: Maradona

Brazil Still Favourites: Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona was keen to play down the growing expectations surrounding his in-form side, insisting Brazil are still his favourites to walk off with the World Cup. 22 Jun 2010
Handball Was Not Deliberate - Luis Fabiano

Handball Was Not Deliberate - Luis Fabiano

LUIS Fabiano has admitted to using his hand in the build-up to scoring "one of the most beautiful goals" in his career in last night's victory over the Ivory Coast. 22 Jun 2010
No Complaint Over Kaka Dismissal

No Complaint Over Kaka Dismissal

FIFA have yet to receive a formal complaint from the Brazilian confederation regarding Kaka's sending-off against Ivory Coast on Sunday night. 21 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 9 Picture Special

World Cup Insider - Day 9 Picture Special

Into the second week and the boys head back to magnificent Soccer City to see Brazil see off the Ivory Coast 3-1. Pics by Andy Jackson 21 Jun 2010
Striker Rewards Dunga's Faith

Striker Rewards Dunga's Faith

LUIS Fabiano was the man of the moment for Brazil last night when his brace helped sink the Ivory Coast at Soccer City and his coach Dunga was happy that the faith shown in the striker had finally paid off. 21 Jun 2010
Dunga Furious Over Kaka Dismissal

Dunga Furious Over Kaka Dismissal

BRAZIL coach Dunga was left fuming at referee Stephane Lannoy after he dismissed Kaka towards the end of their victory over Ivory Coast in Johannesburg tonight. 21 Jun 2010
Brazil v Ivory Coast Pic Special

Brazil v Ivory Coast Pic Special

To be honest there was mainly just a lot of pictures of Brazilian players celebrating so we bundled in a few more Brazilian fan pics. Mainly female fan pics, to be fair. Shame it's so cold in South Africa though, eh? Pics by Getty Images. 21 Jun 2010
Red Card Drama Spoils Brazil Rout

Red Card Drama Spoils Brazil Rout

KAKA was controversially sent off as a brace from Luis Fabiano and an Elano strike helped Brazil ease to a 3-1 victory in their battle with Ivory Coast at Soccer City. 21 Jun 2010
Brazil Fans Party in Sydney Pic Special

Brazil Fans Party in Sydney Pic Special

It's 4.30am on Monday at Home nightclub in Sydney and the Brazil fans are in party mode. Pics by Aidan Ormond 21 Jun 2010
Sven 'Very Confident' Drogba Will Get Thumbs-Up

Sven 'Very Confident' Drogba Will Get Thumbs-Up

SVEN Goran Eriksson is hopeful that Ivory Coast superstar Didier Drogba can be unleashed on Brazil in their World Cup clash tomorrow and does not anticipate his much-discussed protective cast to cause any problems. 20 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Video - Day Four

World Cup Insider Video - Day Four

The FFT World Cup Insider boys brave the cold Johannesburg night to watch Brazil vs North Korea 18 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Video - Day Four

World Cup Insider Video - Day Four

The FFT World Cup Insider boys brave the cold Johannesburg night to watch Brazil vs North Korea 18 Jun 2010
Gilberto Backs Kaka to Shine

Gilberto Backs Kaka to Shine

BRAZIL midfielder Gilberto Silva is confident Kaka can return to the peak of his powers at the World Cup after a debut season at Real Madrid which has been dogged by injury. 17 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 4 Picture Special

World Cup Insider - Day 4 Picture Special

The boys headed to Ellis Park in sub zero temperatures to watch Brazil overome North Korea 2-1 in their opening game. Pics by Andy Jackson. Brought to you by Sony and Sony Ericsson - the only official technology providers of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. 16 Jun 2010
Dunga: Opener Was No Fluke

Dunga: Opener Was No Fluke

BRAZIL coach Dunga insisted Maicon's opening goal against North Korea was no fluke as the five-time champions kicked off their 2010 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory. 16 Jun 2010
Brazil Showed Nerves - Dunga

Brazil Showed Nerves - Dunga

BRAZIL coach Dunga admitted his side had shown "nervousness and anxiety" in its World Cup opener against North Korea at Ellis Park before running out 2-1 winners. 16 Jun 2010
Dunga Satisfied After Nervy Win

Dunga Satisfied After Nervy Win

BRAZIL coach Dunga admitted his side had shown "nervousness and anxiety" in their World Cup opener against North Korea at Ellis Park before running out 2-1 winners. 16 Jun 2010
Korea Stun Brazil's Samba Stars

Korea Stun Brazil's Samba Stars

BRAZIL began their quest for a sixth world crown with 2-1 victory over North Korea but it was far from a vintage display from Dunga's men against hard-working opposition. 16 Jun 2010
Brazil v North Korea Pic Special

Brazil v North Korea Pic Special

The Group of Death got a little bit more deadly with a shockingly good performance from the plucky North Koreans who took the game to Brazil and were rewarded with a 2-1 defeat. Yeah, they lost the match, but they won the hearts and minds of everyone that wasn't South American or South Korean. Pics by Getty Images. 16 Jun 2010
Dunga Warns Against Complacency

Dunga Warns Against Complacency

BRAZIL coach Dunga is warning his players against complacency when they take on rank outsiders North Korea at Ellis Park tonight. 15 Jun 2010