Major International Competition Records (since 1990)
'97 Confederations Cup champion,'99 Copa America champion
Brazil has been hottest contender of any worldcup since the tournamnet started in 1930.The number 1 ranked team is suppose to have largest fan following in the world.Brazil has been always famous for its attacking foorball.In this edition of the game as well,the team is full of world class strikers.After winning the covetted trophy for record 5th time ,brazil is set to win the world cup trophy for record 6th time.Brazil has been land of footballer giving birth to many fmous player of the football including the football legend-pele.This time as well the team is full of star players who are ready to demonstrate thier amazing skills to win the tropy.Though they suffered some problem in qulaifying round of FIFA world cup 2002,but after winning the worldcup of 2002,the brazilian team has been performing contantly maintaining thier number one position.They are winner of the 2004 Copa America and the FIFA Confederations Cup 2005 and also the top team of the South American qualifying group for Germany 2006.The current team is blend of young talent and experience.Given their past successes it would take a brave sports fan to bet against the world champions retaining their crown in 2006.
History:
Brazil are the most successful team in the competition's history With appearances in the last three finals and five world titles to their name.Brazil carries a spakling future as home land of different football legends like pele, Zico, Garrincha, Romario, Rivaldo etc.
The 2006 Germany World Cup marks Brazil's 18th appearance. 1930 preliminary, 1934 round of 16, 1938 third place, 1950 runners up, 1954 quarter-finals, 1958 winners, 1962 winners, 1966 preliminary, 1970 winners, 1974 fourth, 1978 third, 1982 2nd finals, 1986 quarter-finals, 1990 round of 16, 1994 winners, 1998 runners up, 2002 winners
Stars Finding stars on the Brazilian team is as easy as looking at the sky on a clear night. The team is full of stars like Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos (both from Real Madrid) and Ronaldinho (FC Barcelona) are among the highlights and the German contingent of Juan and Roque Junior (Leverkusen) as well as Lucio and Ze Roberto (Bayern Munich) and Gilberto (Hertha BSC Berlin).The young talented Robinho have added strength to the artillary.In addition to thes , name like Juninho Pernambucano, Julio Baptista, Robinho,, Kaka, Adriano shows the strength of brazilain team.They are all heated to defend thier title.
Brazil and Nepalese Fans:
Brazil has been favorite team of mojor portion of Nepalese people.Because of wonderful display of football skills by the brazilain players ,people in nepal brazilian football a lot.It is very easy to find a brazilian fan in any part of Nepal.
Match Schedule: Preliminary Round
June 13: Brazil - Croatia in Berlin
June 18: Brazil - Australia in Munich
June 22: Japan - Brazil in Dortmund
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Dida (AC Milan), Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Rogerio Ceni (Sao Paulo) Defenders: Cafu (AC Milan), Cicinho (Real Madrid), Lucio (Bayern Munich), Juan (Bayer Leverkusen), Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid), Gilberto (Hertha Berlin), Cris (Olympique Lyon), Luisao (Benfica) Midfielders: Edmilson (Barcelona), Juninho Pernambucano (Olympique Lyon), Emerson (Juventus), Ze Roberto (Bayern Munich), Gilberto Silva (Arsenal), Kaka (AC Milan), Ricardinho (Corinthians) Forwards: Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Robinho (Real Madrid), Ronaldinho (Barcelona), Adriano (Inter Milan), Fred (Olympique Lyon).
Bottom line: Brazil are the most strong contender to win the trophy for the record 6th time if they can manage thier defence more efficietly along with strong attack.After all football is not all about scoring goals but also stopping opponent from scoring goals.
Some facts and recent developments:
Brazil is the largest country in the South American continent.
Brazil is only country to have qualified for every single FIFA World Cup.
Brazil was early out of the worldcup 2002 where they finally qualify winning match with Venenzuala.
Brazil is first team to be selected though qualifying desite being defending champion because of changes in rules by FIFA.
Ronaldinho is "FIFA player of the year 2005".
Brazil hold record of 200,000 spectators on home soil in 1950 where they were defeted by uruguay.
Carlos Alberto Parreira (Coach) International Side: 1967-1968 Ghana
1978-1982 Kuwait
1983 Brazil
1985-1988 United Arab Emirates
1988-1990 Saudi Arabia
1990 United Arab Emirates
1992-1994 Brazil
1997-1998 Saudi Arabia
Since 2003 Brazil Clubs: 1967 Sao Cristovao (BRA)
1968 Kotoko (GHA)
1975 Fluminense-RJ (BRA)
1984 Fluminense-RJ (BRA)
1991 Bragantino (BRA)
1994-1995 Valencia (ESP)
1995-1996 Fenerbahce (TUR)
1996 Sao Paulo (BRA)
1997 NY/NJ MetroStars (USA)
1999-2000 Fluminense-RJ (BRA)
2000 Atletico Mineiro (BRA)
2000 Santos (BRA)
2000-2001 Internacional (BRA)
2002 Corinthians (BRA)
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