Brazil
Marcelo’s Goal And Godly Piece Of Control Were The Highlights Of Real’s Win
In one of the ultimate glamor ties of European club football, it was Real Madrid left back Marcelo who emerged as Wednesday’s Man of the Match in his side’s 2-1 away leg victory over Bayern Munich.
The 29-year-old Brazilian’s day got off to a flyer when opposition winger Arjen Robben was forced off with an injury as early as the 8th minute. The introduction of Thiago Alcantara as his replacement immediately shifted Bayern’s focus to the middle of the park and allowed Marcelo more freedom to get forward on the wing.
The Most Stacked World Cup Teams At Every Position
When putting together this list of the world’s most stacked teams at every position, two things really stood out to me: Spain is really good at football, and watching Argentina play (Messi not included) really should be a much more joyful exercise.
Humans Aren't The Only Ones Who Invade The Pitch
Corinthians Players Need To Sweat A Lot To Show The Jersey Sponsor
Brazilian club Corinthians debuted a major innovation in their match against Fluminese — their sponsor on the front of the Corinthians jersey would be revealed by the players sweating on the field. It is a pretty neat and interesting way for a sponsor to be shown off to the rest of the world.
Last Second Goal Line Clearances Save The Day
The Race For The 17-Year-Old Brazilian Wonder
This Brazil-Holland Match In 1974 Was More Like A UFC Fight Than A Soccer Game
The Science Behind Roberto Carlos' Impossible Free Kick
Joga Bonito: Brazil Put 8 Glorious Goals Past Ecuador At Copa America Femenina
It’s still early days at the 2018 Copa America Femenina (which also serves as CONMEBOL qualifying for the 2019 Women’s World Cup), but six-time champion Brazil has reinforced its status as the favorite with opening victories against Argentina (3-1) and Ecuador (8-0).