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Anderson on Manchester United and Brazil, minus sensationalism

Manchester United fans who saw Nani’s brief resurgence – the final flickering of a dying flame or the spark that would light a raging fire, depending on your point of view – would have wondered when Anderson’s time would come this season, if at all. It was widely reported that he flew to Brazil without…

Tim Vickery Interview: A Journey Through Copa Libertadores

The second segment of this week’s Soccerlens Podcast features an interview with Tim Vickery where he discusses Copa Libertadores in depth, including the history of the competition, why Argentinian sides do better than Brazilian sides, this year’s changed structure, future South American prospects to move to Europe and more. You can check out the full…

Podcast: Tim Vickery interview, Arsenal howlers & Cole v Milner for the World Cup

BBC’s South American football expert Tim Vickery chats to Adrian Clarke & Iain Spragg on the latest episode of the world famous Soccerlens podcast, giving us a fascinating insight into the Copa Libertadores and the best prospects involved in the competition. Elsewhere on the show the boys provide their usual mix of wit and insight…

Brazil 1970 World Cup Final Shirt

Brazil beat Italy in the greatest World Cup Final ever to claim the Jules Rimet trophy outright after victories in 1958 and 1962. Edson Arantes do Nascimento a.k.a. wore the number 10 shirt! The number one shirt of all time according to The Times Top 50. Brazil 1970 World Cup Final Shirt

The Renaissance of Ronaldinho Gaucho: “I feel loved at Milan.”

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, better known as Ronaldinho Gaucho, has been thrilling Serie A fans with his excellent form. He leads the league in assists, and after a tripletta against Siena, has 9 goals. Last year, he was heavily criticized for his seeming lack of interest, poor form, and partying ways. He was left out…

The Friday Five: Footballing Heartbreakers

In the wake of Ireland’s heartbreaking aggregate defeat to France, where Thierry Henry’s handballed assist for William Gallas to score an equaliser in extra time denied a team who had performed magnificently to haul themselves level, we pay tribute to five of the greatest footballing heartbreakers in recent memory. We start off, perhaps predictably, with…

Four Brilliant Brazilians for Tottenham and Manchester United

The Brazillians have long been regarded as the Kings of football, widely considered the most stylish, attractive and best football team in the world. The samba stars have produced a long line of brilliant individuals: Pele, Zico, Romario, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, the list goes on. The side that brushed aside England with such ease on…

Soccerlens TV: World Cup playoffs Preview and the answers to England’s problems

Join celebrated football pundit, author, radio show host and DJ Andy Brassell every Monday on the Soccerlens Show. England’s second-string lost to Brazil on Saturday in Doha, an event that was expected but led to the expected round of national team bashing by the English press. There was a lot of criticism but very little…

Ronaldo: “I wouldn’t call myself up to the World Cup squad”

The actual Ronaldo was talking to the Globo television about the Brazil World Cup squad. He said even he wouldn’t call for himself due to the shape he is in. He also announced that he is all set to fight and reclaim the prestigious number nine shirt that he wore and made history. He further…

Kaka interview: England, Brazil, Real Madrid and the World Cup

Brazilian journalist Fernando Duarte (a future guest on the Soccerlens Podcast, once we can track him down) interviewed Brazil and Real Madrid star Kaka in Doha this week, ahead of Brazil’s friendly against England. The full interview can be read on the Guardian – here are a few excerpts: