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Keane Taking Positives From Brazil Defeat

Keane Taking Positives From Brazil Defeat

Robbie Keane believes the Republic of Ireland can take great heart from the way they "stood up" to Brazil in last night's friendly defeat at Emirates Stadium. 3 Mar 2010
Trapattoni: Ref Had 'Special Eyes'

Trapattoni: Ref Had 'Special Eyes'

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni was left to rue another poor decision from officials in his side's first match since Thierry Henry's infamous handball in Paris. 3 Mar 2010
Ronaldo Sets Retirement Date

Ronaldo Sets Retirement Date

Former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Ronaldo has announced he will retire from football at the end of next year. 23 Feb 2010
Ronaldinho Out of Brazil Squad

Ronaldinho Out of Brazil Squad

AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho has not been included in the Brazil squad for next month's friendly international against Republic of Ireland at Emirates Stadium. 10 Feb 2010
Tough Path to Last 16 for Brazil and Portugal

Tough Path to Last 16 for Brazil and Portugal

NELSON Mandela proclaimed that it has been worth the long wait for the World Cup to arrive on African soil, but Brazil and Portugal may not be feeling quite so welcoming. 5 Dec 2009
Favourites Handed Tough Challenge

Favourites Handed Tough Challenge

THE World Cup 'Group of Death' reared its ugly head this afternoon - and left Brazil facing a tough task to progress to the knockout stage in South Africa next year. 5 Dec 2009
Brazil Back England 2018 Bid

Brazil Back England 2018 Bid

BRAZIL has offered its support to England's 2018 World Cup bid. 30 Nov 2009
Ferguson Nuts for Brazil

Ferguson Nuts for Brazil

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped Brazil for World Cup glory. 22 Nov 2009
Brazil Brace Against Oman

Brazil Brace Against Oman

Nilmar scored for the second time in four days to set Brazil on their way to victory over Gulf Cup champions Oman in a friendly at Sultan Qaboox Sports Complex today. 18 Nov 2009
Slow England No Match for Brazil

Slow England No Match for Brazil

BRAZIL coach Dunga has warned England they will need to learn how to dribble if they are going to make any impression on the World Cup favourites next summer. 15 Nov 2009
Mixed Feelings for Captain Rooney

Mixed Feelings for Captain Rooney

WAYNE Rooney spoke of his pride at captaining England for the first time but was disappointed by their performance as a depleted line-up were beaten 1-0 by Brazil in Doha. 15 Nov 2009
Dunga Favours Substance Over Style

Dunga Favours Substance Over Style

BRAZIL coach Dunga has insisted winning is more important than playing flair football ahead of Saturday's friendly with England in Doha. 14 Nov 2009
Rooney on Standby to Skipper

Rooney on Standby to Skipper

WAYNE Rooney will captain England against Brazil if John Terry pulls out through injury. 13 Nov 2009
Terry Doubt for Brazil Friendly

Terry Doubt for Brazil Friendly

ENGLAND captain John Terry has emerged as a doubt for his side's prestige friendly against Brazil in Doha because of an ankle injury. 13 Nov 2009
Lampard to Return Home With Thigh Injury

Lampard to Return Home With Thigh Injury

Frank Lampard is out of England's friendly with Brazil in Qatar on Saturday. 13 Nov 2009
Rooney: We Have to Improve

Rooney: We Have to Improve

Wayne Rooney believes England have a lot of improving to do if they are to stand a chance of lifting the World Cup in South Africa next year. 13 Nov 2009
Capello Shrugs Off Friendly Qualms

Capello Shrugs Off Friendly Qualms

ENGLAND boss Fabio Capello has defended next month's trip to Qatar to face Brazil in a friendly and insists his players will return from international duty fresher than those from other countries. 31 Oct 2009
Vieri Poised for Botafogo Comeback - Reports

Vieri Poised for Botafogo Comeback - Reports

Former Italy striker Christian Vieri, who announced his retirement from football last week, is set to sign for Brazilian side Botafogo, according to a report in South America. 29 Oct 2009
Money Not Key To Brazil Clash, Say FA

Money Not Key To Brazil Clash, Say FA

THE Football Association today stressed England's friendly against Brazil next month will provide a crucial tune-up for the World Cup and is not motivated by the prospect of financial gain. 19 Oct 2009
Brazil Held By Venezuela

Brazil Held By Venezuela

TEN-MAN Brazil preserved their unbeaten home record in their World Cup qualifying campaign as they held Venezuela to a goalless stalemate in Campo Grande. 15 Oct 2009
Young Roos Crash To Brazil

Young Roos Crash To Brazil

THE Young Socceroos ended their disappointing Under 20 World Cup campaign in Egypt with a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Brazil - this after taking the lead through Aaron Mooy. 4 Oct 2009