The US plays Brazil on Thursday, first time they’ve met since the friendly in Chicago in 07.

It’s real early, but you know the Brazil 2014 World Cup will be off the hook and you’re gonna want to be there.

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In this April 16, 1982, file photo, soccer player Pele, right, gets a hug from New York Cosmos coach Julio Mazzei at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. , the day before the Cosmos’ opener.

Prof. Julio Mazzei, the confidant of the great Pele and a man who coached the Cosmos to the 1982 North American Soccer League title, died on Sunday at age 78. (more…)

Nike Sportswear uses soccer as the influence for this new “Canarinho” pack of sneaks and shirts. Canarinho (little canary) is one of the nicknames given to the Brazilian National Team and the “little canary” is not only the title of the pack, but is also featured throughout in the designs.

The Nike Sportswear “Canarinho” Pack will be released in Brazil on May 25th.

[HighSnob via SneakersBR]

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“Ronaldo’s Corinthians team won this year’s Paulista Championship in Brazil, beating Santos….then came the trophy presentation…”

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There are so many things that we as fans take for granted when watching our favorite teams or stars throughout the world, mainly that of them just being people first and foremost. Sometimes it’s not about how talented a player is or could be if they could just get their minds straight. No, sometimes it goes a lot deeper on a personal level than we could ever imagine.

Unfortunately for Brazilian International and Inter Milan forward Adriano, the time has come for the person to walk away from the game following his admission that he needs to for his own health.

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“Brazilian club Gremio is to give players Viagra to help them play better in high-altitude cup matches.”

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