Tag Archives: Brazil
Kaka is back(?)
Things have been rough for Kaka since he moved to Real Madrid. He spent most of the last two years ravaged by injury and struggling to get back in form. But the Brazilian’s managed to get back into the starting … Continue reading
Brazil’s Copa America Loss: A Tactical Analysis
I made another one of these for Surreal Football. It first appeared here. Brazil’s strategy was “Don’t score, go down to ten men, sub out three of your best offensive players, and be sure to miss every penalty of the … Continue reading
The Nickname Game
A long time ago, your friendly neighborhood vuvuzela soloist read a quotes-led article in which England and Chelsea captain/aquatic life-form John Terry casually referred to players by his chosen nicknames for them, and a beautiful game was born. This is … Continue reading
Art, vol. 2
Gol de Placa Rivelino. 1970s