Tag Archives: Brazil

Millions of people around the globe have more than one nationality for one reason or another, and footballers are of course no different. There have been many an occasion when a player has played his youth football for one country before opting for another when making the step up to …

Brazil legend Rivaldo has discussed the achievement of Roberto Firmino becoming the first Brazilian to hit 50 Premier League goals, and believes he could have also achieved the feat had he signed for Manchester United. The Brazil legend has praised the Liverpool forward after the 27-year-old reached the landmark total …

Huge strides are being made in women’s football, but have the FAI already missed the boat to capitalise on the success of the World Cup for the betterment of Irish football? The Women’s World Cup comes to a conclusion this weekend. Sweden have claimed third place after their 2-1 win …

Ireland’s u21 team had some star performers during their impressive run in the preeminent youth football competition, the Toulon Tournament. A few years ago the organisers of the Milk Cup, a prestigious youth football tournament held every year in Northern Ireland, decided to change its name to SuperCupNI, a name …

Brazil defeated Ireland 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Toulon Tournament thanks to goals in either half from the irrepressible Paulinho and Matheus Cunha. Ireland’s adventure in France came to an end on Wednesday as the U21’s lost an energetic and technically superior Brazil outfit. Although there will be disappointment …

The kits on display in this summer’s World Cup are sensational, but which one comes in first and, more importantly, last place? The Fifa Women’s World Cup is kicking off this week and the competition promises to be stronger than ever. The defending champions USA are good odds to retain …

We often look back at the grainy footage of World Cups gone by and are amazed by Argentinians or brilliant Brazilians, with South American footballers still seeming to set the benchmark even during an era when football has been dominated by European sides. When your side signs a South American …

We often look back at the grainy footage of World Cups gone by and are amazed by Argentinians or brilliant Brazilians, with South American footballers still seeming to set the benchmark even during an era when football has been dominated by European sides. When your side signs a South American …

Felipe Anderson is hoping that his form for West Ham can steer him towards international recognition. The Brazilian became the most expensive player in West Ham‘s history when he made the £40 million move from Lazio to the East London club in the summer, and following an intitial period of …

Ever since Mirandinha’s debut for Newcastle United at Norwich City back in September 1987, the English game has enjoyed a steady and growing influence of the boys from Brazil. The football mad nation has produced some of the very best players, who have wowed the Premier League with almost other …