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When it comes to listing the most influential and notable football players of all time, Pelé is most certainly up there with the greats. In Brazilian football, Pelé is one of the most renowned players to ever take to the pitch and from an early age this was noticeable. He gathered a large following globally after his magnificent technique and ability to accurately anticipate the opposition’s tactics were showcased to the world during his international career.

Throughout this article we are going to take a look into the history of Pelé’s football career in Brazil and internationally as a professional. As well as this, we are going to review how he got fast tracked to the first team after only 10 months of playing in his senior career. We are also going to explore what he is currently up to at the moment along with noting his numerous amounts of honours and awards. Therefore, if you want to find out more about Pelé and his successes, then keep on reading.

The Early Years o

The Brazil national football team is one of the most successful country squads in the world. With 5 World Cup 1^st place trophies and an impressive track record in the South American Championships and the Copa America, there is no doubt that fans worldwide love sporting their signature kits. However, have you ever thought about how the team came to acquire their classic look? Below we will take a look into how they adopted their infamous colour scheme for the home and away strips along with having a brief look into the most loved and hated styles over the years.

History Behind the Signature Designs

Originally the Brazil national football team played in all white kits with blue collars on the jerseys. However, after

It’s nearly that time of year again when football fans crowd around the TV or their mobile phones with ultimate pride in their eyes as they watch their beloved team take to the pitch. This is why the World Cup is such a widely anticipated tournament across the globe as it is such a powerful way of uniting a country.

Most children’s vivid memories of soccer begin when they watch their national team play. And this feeling of country pride carries on with them into adulthood and is passed on through generations. Making the love of the sport everlasting.

As the World Cup is a passionate tournament, you will find that most countries will accommodate for streaming the games live from Russia in order for the fans to join in with the action and feel like they are actually there. 

In this post we will take a look at the time scheduling per zones as well as what channels and applications you can used to watch the games on.

With the World Cup in Russia fast approaching, there are lots of talk amongst supporters about who the stronger teams are this year. From previous winners to new comers, it is truly anyone’s game. Within the post we will try to establish who the main competitors are this season for the trophy as well as addressing who the underdogs could potentially be. 

Previous Winners

Established in 1930 the first ever World Cup took place in Uruguay and has since been hosted in a variety of countries across the globe. In history 5 countries have lifted the cup more than once, with the most wins being Brazil with 5 tournament victories. Below we will look at the break down of the winners in history:

• Brazil – 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002
• Italy – 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006
• Germany – 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014
• Uruguay – 1930, 1950
• Argentina – 1978, 1986
• England – 1966
• France – 1998
• Spain – 2010

Compared to the massive qualifying competitions that UEFA and AFC use to determine which countries will and will not get to send teams to the World Cup, the CONMEBOL qualifiers are downright simplistic. Featuring just 10 teams who play each other in a round robin series of home and away matches, the 2018 World Cup CONMEBOL qualifiers don't involve any complicated group stage calculations or multi-round qualification steps. Instead, each team plays 18 matches apiece, and the four or five at the top of the standings when those are done get to participate in FIFA's global football tournament.

Still, while the CONMEBOL qualifiers look simple on paper, South American football teams actually have to play more matches apiece than any UEFA countries do. As a result, CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup will begin relatively soon-October 2015, versus the UEFA start date of September 2016. So what does the schedule look like for the first matches? And which teams should be expected

The Brazil national football team is on track to contend for its ninth Copa America title. The big news story of the moment is that Brazil top Copa America 2015 Group C, in doing this they have qualified for a slot in the knockout stages. Surprisingly, though, the Brazilians didn't sail to easy victory, in fact they didn't even win every group stage game, Brazil suffered one loss-against Colombia.

A Growing Rivalry

The rivalry between Brazil and Colombia has become increasingly heated since last summer's World Cup. Historically, this rivalry-if you could even call it that-has been remarkably one-sided, with the Brazilian side walking away with 18 wins in 28 fixtures (and draws in most of the others). But last summer's quarterfinal World Cup match between these two football teams got ugly.

The national women's football teams from Japan and Brazil won three games apiece in the Women's World Cup 2015 group stage, establishing themselves as early tournament frontrunners. The FIFA tournament will now move into the knockout stage, with the round of 16 set to begin tomorrow (20^th June 2015). Other knockout stage qualifiers include England, the United States, France, Germany, and the Canadian host team.

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