Brian Homewood

Stories by Brian Homewood

Ronaldo wins FIFA's Player of the Year Award

Ronaldo wins FIFA's Player of the Year Award

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2017

'I'm very happy and I can say that 2016 was the best year of my career, the trophy shows that people aren't blind and watch the games.'

Brazil recall Adriano for World Cup qualifiers

Brazil recall Adriano for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com   16 May 2008

Adriano was recalled by Brazil for next month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, only the second time he has been picked by his country since the 2006 World Cup. The 26-year-old was included in a 25-man squad for the matches away to Paraguay in Asuncion on June 15 and at home to arch-rivals Argentina in Belo Horizonte three days later.

Brazil says World Cup legacy justifies the cost

Brazil says World Cup legacy justifies the cost

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2007

Brazil has promised it can meet the huge costs of staging the 2014 World Cup and that the legacy of improved public services and foreign investment will justify the expenses involved.

Dunga tells Brazil to concentrate on the football

Dunga tells Brazil to concentrate on the football

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2007

Brazil coach Dunga has told his team not to get involved in gamesmanship and petty arguments during the World Cup qualifiers.

Ronaldinho, Kaka for Brazil's World Cup qualifiers

Ronaldinho, Kaka for Brazil's World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2007

There was no place for AC Milan's Ronaldo in the team for the South American World Cup qualifiers next month.

Riquelme freezes on big occasion again

Riquelme freezes on big occasion again

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2007

The midfielder froze on the big occasion once again as Argentina were muscled out by the ruthless, physical Brazilians.

Brazil win Copa America

Brazil win Copa America

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2007

Brazil beat old rivals Argentina 3-0 to win the Copa America for the second time in a row.

Argentina prove too lightweight for Brazil's power

Argentina prove too lightweight for Brazil's power

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2007

Brazil's disappointingly one-sided win over Argentina in the Copa America final was a victory for muscle over finesse and could prompt the losers to revert to a more physical, less entertaining, style.

Dunga shows he has the coach's knack

Dunga shows he has the coach's knack

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2007

Dunga's appointment as Brazil coach after last year's World Cup was greeted with scepticism by many because he had no previous experience.

Winning teams must suffer first, said Dunga

Winning teams must suffer first, said Dunga

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2007

Brazil coach Dunga praised his team's courage in the face of adversity after they beat Uruguay on penalties following a 2-2 draw in their Copa America semi-final.

Copa America: Brazil beat Uruguay on penalties

Copa America: Brazil beat Uruguay on penalties

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2007

Defending champions Brazil reached the Copa America final on Tuesday, beating a feisty Uruguay on penalties after twice surrendering the lead in a 2-2 draw.

Crespo double rescues Argentina

Crespo double rescues Argentina

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2007

Aimar and Tevez add to Crespo's brace to give the South Americans a 4-1 win.

Tired Ronaldinho asks to skip Copa America

Tired Ronaldinho asks to skip Copa America

Rediff.com   16 May 2007

Brazil forward Ronaldinho has asked to be left out of the squad for the Copa America because he is tired, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Tuesday.

Romario still waiting for 1,000th goal

Romario still waiting for 1,000th goal

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2007

Romario again missed out on his 1,000th goal on Wednesday as Vasco da Gama were knocked out of the Carioca championship after a 4-4 draw with Botafogo.

Dribbling becomes a sin in Brazil

Dribbling becomes a sin in Brazil

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2007

One of the most abiding moments of the 2002 World Cup was Brazilian winger Denilson taking the ball into the corner and dribbling around in a circle chased by half the Turkey team.

Romario hits 10-minute hat-trick

Romario hits 10-minute hat-trick

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2007

Former Brazil striker Romario came off the bench to score a 10-minute hat-trick as Vasco da Gama routed Volta Redonda 6-1 in the Carioca championship on Sunday.

Ronaldinho tastes life on the bench

Ronaldinho tastes life on the bench

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2007

After being left out of Brazil's first squad, Ronaldinho has been dumped on the substitutes' bench.

Dunga named as Brazil coach

Dunga named as Brazil coach

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2006

Parreira resigns as Brazil coach

Parreira resigns as Brazil coach

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2006

Penalties are part of game: Trezeguet

Penalties are part of game: Trezeguet

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2006