Liam Mackey: How Brazil hit its greatest heights and lowest ebbs at the World Cup

When Ireland play in the World Cup, a nation holds its breath but when Brazil play in the World Cup, the world holds its breath, writes Liam Mackey

Under the enlightened management of Tite, and with Neymar back from injury, there is cautious hope that, after Brazil suffered its darkest footballing day four years ago, a reborn side, packed with quality players and playing ‘the Brazilian way’, can restore the faith in Russia.