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Kenny: Heavy schedule took toll on U21s

Stephen Kenny cited a gruelling schedule for Ireland U21s not pushing Brazil harder in yesterday’s Toulon Tournament semi-final.

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Dunga unfazed as Cruyff turns off Samba Boys

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Samba Boys find rhythm

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Maicon magic puts Samba Boys in the groove

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We just didn’t play in the second half, says Andrews

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Samba Boys switch on magic

London calling as Irish to face Samba Boys

ARSENAL, Brazil and the Republic of Ireland might seem like a fanciful triumvirate, but the latter pair of countries will be appearing at the Gunners’ Emirates Stadium sooner than you’d imagine.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2010

Samba Boys sink Azzurri

THREE goals in seven minutes helped Brazil dump world champions Italy out of the Confederations Cup with a convincing victory in Pretoria last night.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2009

Samba Boys slay brave Wales

BRAZIL won as everybody expected with skill and joyful football but the memory for Wales was that they were never overawed or overpowered by the supreme South Americans.

Wed, 06 Sep, 2006

Sloppy Germans routed by Romania

ROMANIA routed Germany 5-1 in a friendly last night, giving the World Cup runners-up a major headache just over a month before the start of Euro 2004.

Thu, 29 Apr, 2004

Turkey book semi-final place

Turkey reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in their history as Ilhan Mansiz scored four minutes into golden goal extra time to secure a 1-0 win over Senegal.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002

Mansiz goal books Turkey semi-final place - report

Turkey reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in their history as Ilhan Mansiz scored four minutes into golden goal extra time to secure a 1-0 win over Senegal.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002

Brazil stars warn against complacency

Leading members of Brazil’s World Cup squad admit there is even more pressure on them to win the tournament following the shock elimination of big guns France, Argentina and Portugal.

Sun, 16 Jun, 2002