Mano Menezes New Brazilian National Team Coach

Menezes immediately began the rebuilding of the New Brazilian National team with players that average only 23 years old. Most will be unknown to those accustomed to hearing Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Kaka, Julio Cesar and others. The most famous player that will continue is Robinho, world ranked #1 goalie Julio Cesar did not make the cut, nor did Kaka or Ronaldinho who’s best days are probably behind them. A couple of new players and favorites of Brazilian fans who wished they had been on this year’s World Cup team are Neymar da Silva Santos, and Paulo Ganso who are expected to do big things on the national team.

The new Brazil National Team will take on the United States in their first match on August 10, 2010, so if you’re in New Jersey, check it out and send us some footage.

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Adriano of Flamengo

Flamengo beats Corinthians 1-0 for the title Campeonato Libertadores on a penalty kick by Adriano. Ronaldo who plays for Corinthians was held ineffective in the rain drenched soccer match played at Maracana Stadium on Rio de Janeiro.

The rain didn’t keep Cariocas and Paulistas from traveling from all over Brazil to see the great rivalry. Crowd estimates were 90,000 people. Adriano and Vander Love with his trademark braids and red ribbons in his hair led Flamengo, while the famous Ronaldo led Corinthians of Sao Paulo in what was built up as a clash of the titans between Adriano and Ronaldo who also played  together on Brazil’s national World Cup team.

Although it rained heavily throughout the soccer match, it did not dampen the spirits of the crowd who sang, danced, shouted and cheered throughout the night.

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