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La Liga: Nilmar double lifts Villarreal up the table

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:19:35 +0000

Brazil striker Nilmar scored twice to lead Villarreal to a 3-1 home win over Real Valladolid that moved them up to 11th in La Liga on Sunday. > >

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Brazil will win the World Cup, not England - Sir Alex Ferguson (Goal.com)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:32:16 +0000

United boss not expecting glory for Three Lions

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Pele: Spain Remind Me Of Brazil' 70 (Goal.com)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:00:30 +0000

La Furia Roja are his favourites for South Africa...

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Brazil Is Fantastic - Christian Vieri (Goal.com)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:28:15 +0000

The 36-year-old is in love with the country and appears to be set to sign a deal with Boavista...

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World Cup will miss Ireland

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:01:36 +0000

Just for starters, the matchup was a farce. France and Ireland shouldn't be playing each other for the right to enter the World Cup; they should be automatics, every time, right along with Brazil, England, Italy and at least a dozen others. Qualifying rounds...

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Chelsea's Lampard joins flight to Serbia for treatment (Reuters)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:28:44 +0000

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has flown to Serbia for treatment on the torn thigh muscle he suffered training with England ahead of last weekend's friendly with Brazil, British media reported on Saturday.

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Not the solution, but could have been an Answer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:28:19 +0000

There are two very good reasons why the Knicks are knuckleheads for passing on Allen Iverson. For one thing, they've fallen completely off the radar in New York. I've been following sports since about 1960 around here, and I can't remember a time when the Knicks were more irrelevant. For those of us who love the sport, it's a truly sad era. A few silly Iverson headlines could not have hurt. The other reason was also important: The Knicks don't own their draft pick, because Isiah Thomas foolishly sent it away unprotected for Stephon Marbury. I will go to my grave believing that Thomas could have protected that pick if he insisted, but didn't even think it was necessary to negotiate for that concession because he was too prideful to foresee this franchise's complete collapse. In any case, Iverson could have won a few extra games for the Knicks and it wouldn't have cost them any Ping-Pong balls in the draft. They've already thrown all their Ping-Pong balls at Marbury. I guess now we go back to ...

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Bayer Leverkusen Midfielder Renato Augusto To Undergo Rehab In Brazil (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:24:12 +0000

The gifted playmaker will stay in Brazil after undergoing surgery...

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Spain regains 1st place from Brazil in rankings (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:08:28 +0000

Spain regained first place from Brazil in FIFA's monthly world rankings Friday. The European champions regained the top spot they lost to the South Americans in July after friendly wins over fellow World Cup qualifier Argentina and Austria. Brazil beat England 1-0 and Oman 2-0 in the past week but was still overtaken because older ranking points lost value and its wins came against lower-ranked...

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Spain go top of world rankings (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:03:11 +0000

Spain climbed to the top of the FIFA world rankings on Friday, displacing Brazil who had led since July.

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Brazil appears on target for sixth World Cup title

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:58:09 +0000

While soccer's romantics may wish for a long-awaited first for Spain or a historic African victory on South African turf, the 2010 World Cup looks as if it will end with a sixth triumph for Brazil.

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Mixed Martial Arts star Jose Aldo learned to defend himself at an early age

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:49:03 +0000

LAS VEGAS - The Aldo siblings played rough when they were growing up in the Amazon region of Brazil, and WEC featherweight contender Jose Aldo still has the scars to prove...

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Brazil appears on target for sixth World Cup title (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:18:02 +0000

While soccer's romantics may wish for a long-awaited first for Spain or a historic African victory on South African turf, the 2010 World Cup looks as if it will end with a sixth triumph for Brazil. Coach Dunga may have alienated some fans with pragmatic rather than typically Brazilian flamboyant play, but next year's championship should end with another success for the World Cup's most...

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Brazil appears on target for 6th WC triumph

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:22:34 +0000

With all 32 nations accounted for, the 2010 World Cup looks like being a sixth triumph for Brazil.

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Brazil appears on target for 6th WCup triumph

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:04:07 +0000

With all 32 nations accounted for, the 2010 World Cup looks like being a sixth triumph for Brazil.

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Brazil appears on target for 6th WCup triumph (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:39:31 +0000

While football's romantics may wish for a long-awaited first for Spain or a historic African victory on South African turf, the 2010 World Cup looks like being a sixth triumph for Brazil. Coach Dunga may have alienated some fans with pragmatic rather than typically Brazilian flamboyant play, but next year's championship should end with another success for the World Cup's most...

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Brazil beats Oman 2-0 in exhibition

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:02:34 +0000

Nilmar scored early and Brazil beat Oman 2-0 Tuesday night to complete a two-game exhibition tour.

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Brazil beats Oman 2-0 in exhibition

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:29:56 +0000

Nilmar scored early and Brazil beat Oman 2-0 Tuesday night to complete a two-game exhibition tour.

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Oman 0-2 Brazil: Striker Nilmar on target again

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:44:13 +0000

Brazil rounded off a very good pre-World Cup year with a lacklustre 2-0 win over Oman in a friendly on Tuesday to take their tally to 14 victories in 17 matches.

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Brazil beat Oman 2-0 in a drab friendly (Reuters)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:29:55 +0000

Brazil rounded off a very good pre-World Cup year with a lacklustre 2-0 win over Oman in a friendly on Tuesday to take their tally to 14 victories in 17 matches.

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Brazil beat Oman 2-0 in friendly (AP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:29:48 +0000

An opportunistic strike from Villareal hitman Nilmar and a Hassan Mudhaffar own goal earned Brazil a 2-0 victory over Oman at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Tuesday. Nilmar?s poaching instincts gave Brazil the lead in the fourth minute as he poked the ball home from close range after Blackburn Rovers keeper Ali Al Habsi had made a spectacular save to deny Luis Fabiano.

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Oman 0-2 Brazil: Selecao Breeze To Victory (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:46:15 +0000

An easy win for the Brazilians...

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Oman 0 Brazil 2 - international friendly result (Reuters)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:37:55 +0000

Oman 0 Brazil 2 - international friendly result.

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Luiz Felipe Scolari Could Replace Manuel Pellegrini As Real Madrid Coach - Report (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:35:14 +0000

The former Brazil & Portugal coach is in the frame to take over at the Bernabeu...

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Darren Bent Laments Lack Of Service During England's Loss To Brazil (Goal.com)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:52:14 +0000

Black Cat, though, relished kitting out on international stage.

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Chelsea, Manchester United & Arsenal Queue Up For The 'Next Kaka' - Report (Goal.com)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:42:09 +0000

A trio of the Premier League's big guns are eyeing the next big thing from Brazil...

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Milner: No major gulf with Brazil

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:13:30 +0000

James Milner has denied there is a wide gulf between England and Brazil and believes the Qatar friendly defeat was a worthwhile exercise.

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Brasileiro Round-Up: It's Sink Or Swim Time In Brazil (Goal.com)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:02:51 +0000

Goal.com’s Tim Sturtridge has the latest from the Brazilian domestic scene…

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Adriano leads Flamengo into top two in Brazil

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:31:56 +0000

Adriano scored one goal and set up the other as Flamengo rose to second in the Brazilian championship with a 2-0 win at Nautico on Sunday. > >

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Adriano leads Flamengo into top two in Brazil (Reuters)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:29:24 +0000

Adriano scored one goal and set up the other as Flamengo rose to second in the Brazilian championship with a 2-0 win at Nautico on Sunday.

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Sevilla Star Adriano Eyeing a World Cup Place With Brazil (Goal.com)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:11:13 +0000

He says Dunga knows what he can do...

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Brazil have edge over Spain, says Capello (Reuters)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:47:51 +0000

Brazil, rather than Spain, will set the standard at next year's World Cup finals according to Fabio Capello whose England team made little impression on the five-times champions in a 1-0 defeat in Doha on Saturday.

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Brazil loss spells backup problems for Capello

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:29:39 +0000

England's 1-0 loss to Brazil exposed the lack of depth Fabio Capello will have to contend with when he picks his World Cup squad.

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Fabio Capello: Brazil Are Stronger Than Spain (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:39:18 +0000

England boss hails Brazilian's speed and strength as well as skill...

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England Must Learn How To Dribble - Brazil Coach Dunga (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:29:14 +0000

Three Lions handed advice on how to improve...

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A full-strength England would have beaten Brazil - John Terry (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:19:14 +0000

Injured skipper defiant in defeat...

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John Terry wants quick recovery after missing England's friendly with Brazil (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:08:12 +0000

Chelsea skipper wants to return to action this weekend...

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Brazil hold sway over England, Argentina beaten (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:23:37 +0000

* Brazil continue dominance over England

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English Angle: Fabio Capello Could Have Learned More Tonight Playing Football Manager (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:57:13 +0000

No surprises as second string Lions get bossed by Brazil

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England gave a good account of themselves - Ben Foster (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:57:13 +0000

Three Lions 'keeper points to weakened squad against Brazil...

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Brazil beats England 1-0 in Qatar (AP)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:57:07 +0000

Nilmar scored on a header in the 47th minute, and Brazil defeated England 1-0 Saturday in an exhibition between two of the favorites to win next year's World Cup. England was missing many of its regular starters due to injuries, including Ashley Cole (fractured leg), Rio Ferdinand (back and calf), Steven Gerrard (groin), Emile Heskey (back), David James (knee), Frank Lampard (thigh) and John...

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Proud skipper Rooney admits Brazil the better side

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:28:19 +0000

England's stand-in captain Wayne Rooney conceded Brazil were the better team in their 1-0 friendly defeat in Qatar but admitted the defeat still hurt.

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Samba stars too strong for Capello's second string

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:52:19 +0000

A makeshift England side lost 1-0 to Brazil in a friendly in Doha as Nilmar scored the only goal of the game.

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Brazil 1-0 England: Nilmar tames toothless Three Lions (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:27:19 +0000

Fabio Capello's understrength side limp to defeat in Qatar...

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England 0-1 Brazil: Nilmar nets winner in Doha

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:17:15 +0000

Wayne Rooney's first game as England captain ended in defeat as a severely depleted side were beaten by five-time world champions Brazil in Qatar.

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International Friendly Player Ratings: Brazil 1-0 England (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:17:12 +0000

World's finest ease past second string Lions in Doha...

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England 0 Brazil 1 - international friendly result (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:08:41 +0000

England 0 Brazil 1 - international friendly result from Qatar.

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FA deny airport pull-out threat for Brazil friendly

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:44:28 +0000

The Football Association have denied threatening to pull out of their prestigious friendly with Brazil over a row over which terminal they could use at Doha Airport. > >

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Brazil star Kaka has no regrets over City snub

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:31:55 +0000

Ahead of England's high-profile friendly against Brazil, Kaka has stated he has no regrets over his decision to reject a move to Manchester City last January.

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Juventus & Brazil Ace Felipe Melo Recovers From Injury & Could Face England - Report (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:17:12 +0000

The Selecao ace has made a full recovery from a suspected muscular problem. He may even be involved in this weekend's match...

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