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.......

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.......

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......

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......

Adriano, Ronaldinho left out of Brazil's WC squad

Forward Adriano and former World Player of the Year Ronaldinho were left out of Brazil's World Cup squad on Tuesday. Coach Dunga also refused to bow to pressure to call up Santos youngsters Paulo......