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Brazil Blitz Venezuela (At Last...)

Brazil Blitz Venezuela (At Last...)

ROBINHO scored twice as Brazil blitzed Venezuela 4-0 with three goals in the first 18 minutes before returning to second place in the South American World Cup Qualifying standings. 13 Oct 2008
Ronaldo Considering His Options

Ronaldo Considering His Options

BRAZILIAN forward Ronaldo has not ruled out a future partnership with Robinho at Manchester City but admits his first aim is to return to full fitness. 10 Oct 2008
Ronaldo Agent Brushes Aside City Talk

Ronaldo Agent Brushes Aside City Talk

Ronaldo's agent Fabiano Farah has insisted his client's only focus is on getting fit again amid reports that he has agreed a deal to play for Manchester City. 16 Sep 2008
Robinho Admits Sloppy Brazil Were Below Par

Robinho Admits Sloppy Brazil Were Below Par

Manchester City forward Robinho conceded the goalless draw against Bolivia in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday was one of the worst performances by Brazil in recent years. 11 Sep 2008
Robinho Backs Under Fire Brazil Boss Dunga

Robinho Backs Under Fire Brazil Boss Dunga

Robinho has leapt to the defence of under-fire Brazil coach Dunga, admitting he hopes the former Selecao captain will remain at the helm until the World Cup. 10 Sep 2008
Ghana FA Deny Match-Fixing Claim

Ghana FA Deny Match-Fixing Claim

The Ghana Football Association have denied allegations published by a Canadian author claiming that the 2006 FIFA World Cup second-round clash against Brazil was fixed. 2 Sep 2008
German FA to Investigate Match-Fixing Claims

German FA to Investigate Match-Fixing Claims

THE German Football Association and German Football League have promised to investigate claims made by a Canadian author that a game at the 2006 World Cup and further matches in the Bundesliga have been fixed. 30 Aug 2008
Olympics Will Boost Ron Form - Ancelotti

Olympics Will Boost Ron Form - Ancelotti

AC MILAN coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Ronaldinho's appearance at the Olympic Games will help the playmaker get back to his best. 29 Jul 2008
Dunga Undecided on Ron Role

Dunga Undecided on Ron Role

BRAZIL coach Dunga has yet to decide how to deploy two-time World Player of the Year Ronaldinho at the Olympic Games. 28 Jul 2008
Ronaldinho to Skipper Brazil

Ronaldinho to Skipper Brazil

RONALDINHO will captain Brazil at the Olympic Games next month. 27 Jul 2008
Diego Reveals Reasons for Brazil Decision

Diego Reveals Reasons for Brazil Decision

Werder Bremen midfielder Diego has described the day he left the club without permission to join up with Brazil's Olympic squad as "one of the most difficult" of his career. 24 Jul 2008
Diego Heads to Olympics As Schalke Complain

Diego Heads to Olympics As Schalke Complain

Diego is to travel to Beijing and represent Brazil at the Olympics following talks with Werder Bremen, but the club-versus-country row has escalated after Schalke filed a complaint over Rafinha's departure. 23 Jul 2008
Rafinha Defiant Over Olympics

Rafinha Defiant Over Olympics

SCHALKE defender Rafinha insists he will be travelling with the Brazil squad to the Olympics despite the club's unwillingness to release him. 20 Jul 2008
Ronaldinho Continues to Train With Brazil

Ronaldinho Continues to Train With Brazil

Brazil still appear to expect Ronaldinho to play in the Olympics after the playmaker spent the past week training in his homeland. 13 Jul 2008
Kaka Refutes Claim He Asked for Brazil Omission

Kaka Refutes Claim He Asked for Brazil Omission

Kaka has rubbished claims from AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi that he asked to be omitted from Brazil's team to compete at next month's Olympic Games. 11 Jul 2008
Brazil Name All-Star Olympic Team

Brazil Name All-Star Olympic Team

BARCA'S Ronaldinho and Real Madrid's Robinho headline Brazil's 18-man Olympic team named today by coach Dunga. 8 Jul 2008
Jo Targets Olympic Gold

Jo Targets Olympic Gold

Brazil striker Jo has set his sights on helping his country clinch Olympic glory for the first time in Beijing this summer. 1 Jul 2008
City 'Seal' Jo Deal

City 'Seal' Jo Deal

REPORTS claim Manchester City have agreed the club record £19million transfer of Brazilian striker Jo from CSKA Moscow. 28 Jun 2008
Dunga - I Am Going Nowhere

Dunga - I Am Going Nowhere

DUNGA has reiterated he has no intention of stepping down as coach of Brazil. 23 Jun 2008
Ronaldinho Fancies Olympics Trip

Ronaldinho Fancies Olympics Trip

RONALDINHO claims he will feature for Brazil at this summer's Olympic Games as one of his country's over 23-year-old players. 20 Jun 2008
Brazil Deadlocked With Argentina

Brazil Deadlocked With Argentina

Argentina moved to within two points of leaders Paraguay after holding Brazil to a goalless draw in their World Cup qualifying encounter in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday 20 Jun 2008