EXCLUSIVE - Felipe Anderson: "I have learnt to play without the ball"

The Brazilian attacking midfielder is the man in form at Lazio this season. Sambafoot interviewed the old teammate of Neymar at Santos. He explains his irresistible ascent in the Seira A.

Shakhtar goes on tour across Brazil

For the first time in its history, the Football Club Shakhtar Donetsk goes on tour around Brazil. From 8 to 27 January 2015 the team will have five games: two in the framework of Granada Cup and three friendly games.

Who will win the 2014 Samba Gold?

Vote now for the Best Brazilian in Europe in 2014 !

Brazil destroy Japan thanks to a fantastic Neymar

Brazil defeated Japan 4-0 in Singapore to complete its Asian tour. Neymar got all four Brazilian goals and was the absolute star of the night. Dunga's Brazil remain unbeaten.

Dunga takes Brazil back to the future

The summer after the World Cup always brings change. When you’re the hosts and favourites, and you don’t just fail to win the trophy but bow out in humiliating fashion, change is even more inevitable. But rather than look to the future after sacking Felipe Scolari, Brazil have turned the clock back to Dunga.

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Sambafoot Sunday: Brazilian Soccer - Can Kaká Bring Magic to Orlando City?

Kaká makes his return for São Paulo tonight, before an embarking on a journey made by many great Brazilians before him.

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Tim Vickery Column: Brazil may want to look further afield in order to regain reputation

A depressing flashback, from seven years ago. Brazil have just won the 2007 Copa America. They beat Argentina 3-0 in the final in Maracaibo, Venezuela.

Tim Vickery Column: Why David Luiz is evidence that Brazilian football has drifted away from the sound concepts of how the game should be played

Brazilian football has just hit a new rock bottom. A local TV channel – SporTV, where I make regular appearances and have plenty of respect for the journalists – have just announced their team of the 2014 World Cup; in the line up is David Luiz.

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Sambafoot Sunday: Brazil's 2014 World Cup Fallout: New Failures

Changing their style of play might begin to heal Brazil's World Cup wounds, but the problems run deeper.

Tim Vickery Column: A look at Brazil’s capitulation against Germany and what now for Luiz Felipe Scolari

Confidence is rarely an abstract. It usually is a reflection of the level of belief in completing the task in hand. Brazil looked full of confidence when they went into the World Cup semi final against Germany.

Brazil's opponent eyes Golden Boot

Thomas Müller will take on Brazil tonight targeting personal and team celebrations.

Sambafoot Sunday: Ney Problem - Can Brazil Cope Without Neymar?

With Neymar absent, can Brazil's players rally round to win the World Cup without him?

Brazil 2-1 Colombia: Hosts make Semi Final in exhilarating game

Selecao make the last four after late comeback

Brazil 1-1 Chile: Hosts win 3-2 in dramatic penalty shootout

Brazil won this World Cup second-round match on penalties after a close encounter with Chile.

Brazil 0-0 Mexico: Fantastic goalkeeping display denies hosts in Fortaleza

Stubborn resistance dents home progress in the World Cup

Brazil v Mexico: Line ups

The teams have been announced and Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has picked Chelsea's Ramires to start in place of Hulk, who is still suffering from a muscle injury picked up last week.

Tim Vickery Column- Scolari may turn to Ramires for stability against Mexico

Chelsea midfielder may be the right tactical call for Brazil's second Group A fixture.

Brazil v Mexico - Preview

The host nation will take on Mexico in Fortaleza on Tuesday in their second World Cup group game.

Brazil 3-1 Croatia: Hosts need controversial penalty to secure hard-fought opening day victory

A controversial Neymar penalty was key, as hosts Brazil started the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 win against Croatia.

Brazil v Croatia - Preview

Today is Brazil’s ‘first step’, as Luiz Felipe Scolari described the opener against Croatia. This small step, of the seven to the final, will offer the first indication of whether the host nation has what it takes to make one giant leap to World Cup glory and banishing the agony of the 1950 defeat against Uruguay.

Tim Vickery Column: 'Pele and the World Cup are synonymous'

On Monday I was on a BBC radio programme where a group of us tried to select an all time World Cup team.

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Sambafoot Sunday: Why Brazil might not win the World Cup

Brazil are widely considered the favourites to win this summer’s World Cup on home soil. Playing the role of devil's advocate, here are some reasons why they might not.

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Tim Vickery Column: You never forget your first World Cup

Memories of past tournaments stay with you as a fan forever

Sambafoot Sunday: Is David Luiz Worth 50 Million?

Are Paris Saint-Germain overspending on David Luiz?

Tim Vickery Column: Fitness staff a crucial aspect of World Cup campaign

History would suggest that squad conditioning plays a very important role in the success of Brazilian sides at the tournament

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World Cup player profile: Hulk

The striker will get angry as he bids to help Brazil win the World Cup on home turf

World Cup player profile: Jô

The striker has restarted his career and comes into this tournament full of confidence. He will give Luiz Felipe Scolari another option from the bench.

World Cup player profile: Fred

Fred is an instinctive goalscorer and better technically than he has been given credit for in the past. He is capable of leading his country to glory this summer.

World Cup player profile: Willian

The Chelsea midfielder has only been involved in Luiz Felipe Scolari's last few squads but has quickly shown his ability.

World Cup player profile: Paulinho

After a successful Confederations Cup last year, Paulinho will hope for more of the same this summer with Brazil.