Manchester United and South American players: Not quite a perfect mix

Following Angel Di Maria's nightmare stint, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com draws the conclusion that the 'Theatre of Dreams' has never been a happy a hunting ground for players from the continent A......

Ferguson's best and worst signings at Manchester United

Alex Ferguson was a keen promoter of home-grown talent but his incredible collection of silverware would not have been possible without some stunning transfer coups for Manchester United.......

Brazil's first 2014 WC stadium hosts local matches

The Arena Castelao, the first of Brazil's 2014 World Cup stadiums to be completed, held its first matches on Sunday -- a doubleheader in the northeastern Copa do Nordeste. But despite the......

Brazil coach Dunga backs discipline over flair

Brazil may have graced past World Cups with some of the greatest individual talents the game has seen but, under the leadership of coach Dunga, the key players will be hard work and team spirit. In......

Brazil veterans defend Dunga's training methods

Midfielders Gilberto Silva and Kleberson, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, have defended coach Dunga's plans to keep the squad preparing for the 2010 finals isolated from fans and media.......