Long-standing issues throughout the Brazilian game have led to disappointment in their home World Cup, according to Gilberto Silva.

Luiz Felipe Scolari looks set to keep his job despite Brazil’s humiliating World Cup defeat to Germany.

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has urged his players and his country to move on from their devastating World Cup semi-final defeat to Germany.

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari lamented a "disaster in six minutes" in their World Cup semi-final hammering to Germany but insisted his future would not be decided until after the tournament.

Thiago Silva will be suspended for Brazil’s World Cup semi-final against Germany – and FIFA has also ruled out action by its disciplinary committee for the challenge by Colombia’s Juan Zuniga which left Neymar with a serious injury.

Manager Andre Villas-Boas says Tottenham are still waiting for an acceptable offer for Luka Modric and he expects the midfielder to return to first-team training if the asking price is not met.

England came within a whisker of being handed a World Cup qualifying campaign with France as their opponents – only for Spain to be handed that poisoned chalice.

Brazil’s 2014 World Cup party began in earnest today but against a background of bickering between organisers and the government, concerns over preparations and a protest by those who claim the tournament is adversely affecting the livelihoods of thousands.

The Brazilian Football Federation have confirmed Dunga has been dismissed following the country's elimination from the World Cup.

BRAZIL’s Football Federation have confirmed Dunga has been dismissed following the country’s elimination from the World Cup.

AC MILAN playmaker Kaka was last night on the brink of sealing a world record €65 million transfer to Real Madrid after successfully undergoing a medical in Brazil at the request of the Spanish giants yesterday.

AC Milan midfielder Kaka has undergone a medical at the request of Real Madrid, the Brazilian Football Federation have confirmed.

Barcelona are set to allow Lionel Messi to remain in Beijing for the Olympic Games, according to reports in the Spanish press.

Brazil midfielders Anderson and Gilberto Silva have been withdrawn from the squad for the friendly international against Canada.

Chelsea defender Alex has been withdrawn from the Brazil squad for the next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Argentina with an undisclosed injury.

Kaka will miss Brazil’s friendly against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Wednesday after pulling out of the squad with a knee injury.

Brazil have revealed they will play a friendly against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin next February.

Brazil have officially submitted their bid to host the 2014 World Cup.

James Whelan recalls the footballing year that was and comes up with some glorious and gory memories.

ALFIO BASILE will start his second spell in charge of Argentina on September 15 after an agreement was made with his club side Boca Juniors.

Dunga has been confirmed as the new coach of the Brazilian national team.

Carlos Alberto Parreira has resigned as coach of Brazil.

REAL MADRID striker Ronaldo will be out of action for a month after an operation on his left shin in Rio.

Real Madrid striker Ronaldo will be out of action for a month after undergoing an operation on his left shin in Rio.

Brazil midfielder Edmilson has been ruled out of the World Cup.

BRAZIL midfielder Edmilson has been ruled out of the World Cup.

Real Madrid have announced that Robinho will join the Spanish giants from Santos on a five-year deal on August 25 in a move which could have serious implications for Michael Owen.