Ronaldinho will be missed but Atlético-MG have other players than can step up, according to Jô
Ronaldinho and Jô in action for Atlético-MG
Carlos Alberto Parreira dismisses Dunga criticism
Scolari and Parreira
Grêmio head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admits that he needs a hug
Grêmio announced Scolari as their new head coach on Wednesday
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tim Vickery Column: You never forget your first World Cup
Memories of past tournaments stay with you as a fan forever
