Dunga tipped to return as Brazil coach
Brazil’s 1994 World Cup-winning captain Dunga has emerged as a favourite to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari as coach of the Selecao. The 50-year-old is in talks with the country’s top football officials and could be named Brazil’s new head coach as soon as Tuesday, according to news portal... read more »
England drop in Fifa world rankings to 20th
The drop of 10 places following a poor World Cup means they are behind Bosnia-Hercegovina, Costa Rica and the USA. Spain have gone from top to eighth, with Germany leading the rankings for the first time in two decades. Scotland remain at 27th and Wales have dropped three places to 44th, while... read more »
Luiz Felipe Scolari: Brazil coach ‘resigns’ after World Cup 201...
Scolari, 65, won the tournament in 2002 but his side could only finish fourth when hosting this year’s event. His team were thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-final, their joint-heaviest loss ever and first home competitive defeat for 39 years.Brazil then lost 3-0 to the... read more »
Tears, cheers in Argentina
Buenos Aires – Argentines reacted with tears, cheers and violence after the dream of a third World Cup title slipped through their fingers Sunday, as clashes between hooligans and police ended a massive street party. Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, the... read more »
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