Tag Archives: Brazil

Costa Is Bayern’s Engine

Posted on October 1, 2015 by benwolfson08

When Douglas Costa signed for Bayern Munich for €30 million this summer from Ukrainian champions, Shaktar Donetsk, many people questioned the deal including his former manager Mircea Lucescu.  Speaking to German newspaper, Bild, he remarked, “I think Costa is not yet strong … Continue reading →

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Brazil, We Have a Problem

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Jordan Katz

Brazil, the most decorated football nation on Earth, have not won the World Cup or Copa América in eight years. In fact, in those eight years, they haven’t even made the final of either tournament. Yesterday’s shootout loss to Paraguay … Continue reading →

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Copa América Storylines

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Jordan Katz

The 2015 Copa América begins today, when hosts Chile face Ecuador. Here are some of the storylines to watch for in CONMEBOL’s continental tournament. Argentina are the favorites Argentina came a Mario Götze goal away from winning the World Cup last … Continue reading →

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What We Got Right, What We Got Wrong

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Jordan Katz

Jordan Luckily, Nigeria has an excellent goalkeeper behind their unspectacular back four. Vincent Enyeama had a career year in 2013-14. The Lille goalkeeper kept 20 clean sheets in 37 games, the most in Ligue 1. He also allowed a measly … Continue reading →

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