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It’s done and dusted. Despite occasional bumps along the way and no Neymar, Brazil did the expected and won their ninth Copa América, extending their perfect record as hosts in the process.
It’s a win with big implications for the team and its coach, so this will be the first of two articles on the campaign. This time, we’ll break down the performance. Next time, a look at what’s next.
Continue readingAfter a grueling Copa América campaign, we face our toughest foe: a side [checks notes] we beat 5-0 two weeks ago?
Brazil vs. Peru
Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, July 7, 2019
Kickoff: 4:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM BRT / 8:00 PM GMT
US TV / Streaming: Telemundo, Globo international feed, ESPN+, FuboTV
Likely Starting Lineup: Alisson; Dani Alves (C), Thiago Silva, Miranda, Filipe Luís (Alex Sandro); Casemiro, Arthur, Coutinho; Everton, Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Jesus.
Injury Notes: Despite the rash of injuries in the second half against Argentina, only Willian is out of tomorrow’s game. Filipe Luís’s fitness is still somewhat in doubt, so Alex Sandro may take his place in the starting lineup once again. If he does, it would be the first time since the World Cup that Tite has used the same lineup in consecutive games.
Continue readingThe old rivals darken our doorstep once more.
Brazil vs. Paraguay
Mineirão, Belo Horizonte, July 2, 2019
Kickoff: 8:30 PM EDT / 9:30 PM BRT / 12:30 AM GMT
US TV / Streaming: Telemundo, Globo international feed, ESPN+, FuboTV
Likely Starting Lineup: Alisson; Dani Alves (C), Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Filipe Luís; Casemiro, Arthur, Coutinho; Everton, Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Jesus.
Injury Notes: Richarlison was liberated from quarantine and has rejoined the team. Filipe Luís is questionable with a calf injury, but he did take part in the final training session; whether he’ll start is still in doubt. There’s no word on whether Fernandinho will be fit.
Continue readingI T ‘ S F A T E
Brazil vs. Paraguay
Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre, June 27, 2019
Kickoff: 8:30 PM EDT / 9:30 PM BRT / 12:30 AM GMT
US TV / Streaming: Telemundo, Globo international feed, ESPN+, FuboTV
Likely Starting Lineup: Alisson; Dani Alves (C), Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Filipe Luís; Allan, Arthur, Coutinho; Everton, Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Jesus.
Continue readingOne game Saturday, one Sunday.
Brazil Men vs. Peru
Itaquerão, São Paulo, June 22, 2019
Kickoff: 3:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM BRT / 7:00 PM GMT
US TV / Streaming: Telemundo, Globo international feed, ESPN+, FuboTV
Likely Starting Lineup: Alisson; Dani Alves (C), Thiago Silva, Miranda, Filipe Luís; Casemiro, Arthur, Coutinho; Everton, Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Jesus.
Brazil Women vs. France
Stade Océane, Le Havre, June 23, 2019
Kickoff: 3:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM BRT / 7:00 PM GMT
US TV / Streaming: FOX, Telemundo, and their streaming apps
Likely Starting Lineup: Barbara; Letícia, Katheleen, Mônica, Tamires; Formiga, Taysa, Debinha; Andressa Alves, Cristiane, Marta (C)
Continue readingWe’ve got another doubleheader on the cards tomorrow.
Brazil Women vs. Jamaica
Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes, June 18, 2019
Kickoff: 3:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM BRT / 7:00 PM GMT
US TV / Streaming: FS1, Telemundo, FuboTV
Likely Starting Lineup: Barbara; Letícia, Katheleen, Mônica, Tamires; Luana, Taysa, Debinha; Andressa Alves, Cristiane, Marta (C)
Brazil Men vs. Venezuela
Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, June 18, 2019
Kickoff: 8:30 PM EDT / 9:30 PM BRT / 12:30 AM GMT
US TV / Streaming: Telemundo, TV Globo international feed, ESPN+, FuboTV
Likely Starting Lineup: Alisson; Dani Alves (C), Thiago Silva, Miranda, Filipe Luís; Casemiro, Arthur, Coutinho; Richarlison, Roberto Firmino, David Neres.
Continue readingThe Copa América begins tonight.
Brazil vs. Bolivia
Estádio do Morumbi, São Paulo, June 14, 2019
Kickoff: 8:30 PM EDT / 9:30 PM BRT / 12:30 AM GMT
US TV: Telemundo, Globo (apparently)
TAKE NOTE! Thanks to Telemundo (and apparently Globo, if you pay for their international broadcast), you don’t have to pay for ESPN+ here in the US, contrary to what I thought initially.
US Streaming: ESPN+, FuboTV
Expected Starting Lineup: Alisson; Dani Alves (C), Thiago Silva, Miranda, Filipe Luís; Casemiro, Fernandinho, Coutinho; Richarlison, Roberto Firmino, David Neres.
Continue readingBoth the men’s and women’s teams are playing tomorrow! The women are starting their World Cup campaign; the men are playing their last friendly before the Copa América.
Brazil Women vs. Jamaica
Stade Des Alpes, Grenoble, June 5, 2019
Kickoff: 9:30 AM EDT / 10:30 AM BRT / 1:30 PM GMT
US TV / Streaming: FS1, Telemundo, FuboTV
Starting Lineup: Barbara; Letícia, Katheleen, Mônica, Tamires; Formiga, Taysa, Debinha; Andressa Alves, Cristiane, Bia Zaneratto.
Brazil Men vs. Honduras
Estádio Mané Garrincha, Brasília, June 9, 2019
Kickoff: 3:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM BRT / 7:00 PM GMT
US TV / Streaming: BeIn Sports, FuboTV
Starting Lineup: Alisson; Dani Alves (C), Thiago Silva, Miranda, Filipe Luís; Casemiro, Arthur, Coutinho; Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus, David Neres.
Continue readingAmidst a storm of controversy that I’m genuinely too busy to write about, Brazil takes on Qatar in the first preparatory friendly for the Copa América.
Brazil vs. Qatar
Estádio Mané Garrincha, Brasília, June 5, 2019
Kickoff: 8:30 PM EDT / 9:30 PM BRT / 12:30 PM GMT
US TV / Streaming: BeIn Sports, FuboTV
Starting Lineup: Ederson; Dani Alves (C), Marquinhos, Miranda, Filipe Luís; Casemiro, Arthur, Coutinho; Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison.
Continue readingCoincidentally, the squads for Brazil’s two major tournaments this summer, the Women’s World Cup and the Copa América, were announced back-to-back, yesterday and today. Here they are:
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