FIFA president Sepp Blatter unlikely to speak at World Cup after boos in Confederation Cup last year
Blatter won't be speaking this time it seems
Tim Vickery Column: That Brazilian conveyor belt of talent
Wendell the latest revelation for Grêmio
Fans will be important says Wolfsburg’s Luiz Gustavo, who is targeting World Cup win
I know my position insist Luiz Gustavo
Sambafoot Sunday: Brazil's Jokers in the Pack Relieve World Cup Pressure
Brazil's players are under huge pressure heading into the World Cup, and relieving some of this could be vital to any success.
Vickery Column: Scolari's successful experiments leave him spoiled for choice
Last June and July, it all fell into place for Luiz Felipe Scolari. Starting with those friendly matches against England and France, continuing though the Confederations Cup, not only did he win the fans over and claim a trophy, he also ended the period with a firm idea of his first team.
Sambafoot Sunday: Brazilian Statistics - Who's the Best Brazilian Footballer?
The role of statistics in judging players, and a look at the best Brazilians according to the stats.
Tim Vickery Column: Uruguay helped Brazilian football find its own path
Luiz Felipe Scolari seems so at ease in the post of Brazil coach, and has made so much progress towards building a settled side, that it is easy to forget all the furore that surrounded his appointment towards the end of 2012.
Sambafoot Sunday: Júlio César, Rafael, and a Seleção shot stopping saga
Brazil might need a short term goalkeeping solution for the World Cup, but who will be their number one post 2014?
Some thoughts on Tom Finney, and on how Bangu lost out to the force of Flamengo
Last Saturday I gave a lecture in Rio where I was honoured with the presence of Juninho Pernambucano in my small audience.
Sambafoot Sunday: Seleção Stereotypes & Chelsea's Brazilian Blueprint
Could Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari learn from José Mourinho's Chelsea?
Tim Vickery Column: Some considerations on Brazil's squad to face South Africa
This was the last squad before the 23 for the World Cup are named. So those on the outside who missed out this time (I’m thinking specifically of Kaka) need something very special to happen if they are going to force their way into the World Cup.
Exclusive Interview: Philippe Coutinho talks about Liverpool, Inter Milan, Brazil and his friendship with teammates Lucas Leiva and Luis Suarez
Philippe Coutinho has already become a fans’ favourite at Anfield. His five goals in 33 appearances for the club have caught the eye of football fans around the world and many wonder if his performances will be enough to warrant him a place in the Brazil squad at this year’s World Cup.
Sambafoot Sunday: Where’s Wallyson? Botafogo find their new hero post-Seedorf
Coach Hungaro attempts to steady the Botafogo ship, whilst Wallyson looks for treasure.
Tim Vickery Column: Can 2014 finally be Paulo Henrique Ganso's year?
On a radio show last week I was hit with a surprise question; who did I think would win this year’s Brazilian Championship?
Sambafoot Sunday: Brazilian sides struggle to reach Copa Libertadores heights
The two Brazilian teams get off to losing starts in the Copa Libertadores preliminaries.
Exclusive interview: Paulinho on Tottenham Hotspur, Brazil, Corinthians, Mano Menezes and links with Real Madrid
Brazil international Paulinho's settled quickly since arriving at Tottenham Hotspur from Corinthians in July. The all action midfielder has impressed sufficiently to earn admiring glances from Real Madrid. While flattered by the reported interest, Paulinho insists he is only focused on returning to fitness and preparing for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Tim Vickery Column: Strength in numbers needed by Brazilian clubs in Copa Libertadores
Despite winning recent Copas, Brazilian club sides must do more collectively
Sambafoot Sunday: Cruciate curse affects Seleção hopes of three midfielders
These midfielders would surely have been in Scolari's plans, were it not for unfortunate injuries.
Tim Vickery Column: One door opening for Clarence Seedorf closes another; we just wish it wasn’t so soon
In school more than 30 years ago I can vaguely remember studying an HG Wells short story entitled, if memory serves me well, ‘The Door in the Wall.’
Sambafoot Sunday: Anderson was better than Kléberson, but only just
Anderson's Manchester United story is one of unfulfilled potential.
Tim Vickery Column: Can Diego Costa's Spanish switch be justified?
During Atletico Madrid’s recent visit to Valencia, the home fans were quick to remind Diego Costa that he is not really Spanish.
