Not surprisingly, the most seismic performance of the 2026 World Cup has come from a Brazilian who was made for the big stage. No, Mr Live Wire isn’t referring to Seleção striker Igor Thiago—surely more heir to Richarlison than R9—but referee Wilton Sampaio, who somehow saw cause to distribute three …
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Who says friendly international football matches are meaningless? Adventurous Roma right back and two-time World Cup player Maicon certainly charged into mythical status last weekend after getting expelled from the Brazil international team and simultaneously pioneering a whole new range of uses for condensed milk. Football fans and pranksters worldwide …
Read More »Shabazz: Guardiola and Brazil make a perfect match
The Brazil national football team faces a big problem. The 2014 World Cup hosts must win the illustrious FIFA tournament and, if you know Brazilian fans, even that won’t be enough. Brazil must deliver victory in style like Barcelona and Spain at their best. I have just the solution. Brazil …
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