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World Cup 2006 Preview - Brazil

Outright Odds: 3/1that a fully-fit first-choice team will
Group F Winners: 1/4turn it on when it matters most of all.
What else is there to be said aboutBrazil, even without Ronaldo, Roberto
Brazil? They are the only team to haveCarlos and Cafu, hammered Argentina 4-1
participated in every World Cup finalsin the final of last year's
and are five times winners in 1958,Confederations Cup held in Germany in
1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. They havewhat could be seen as the "warm up" to
also finished as runners up twice inthis year's finals.
1950 and 1998.The other 31 countries participating in
Manager Carlos Alberto Parreira, who wonthe tournament need some hope that
it in 1994 has possibly a better squadBrazil can be beaten and they do have
of players at his disposal than he didsome weaknesses. Goalkeeper Dida is
12 years ago and instead of Bebeto,prone to some dodgy moments, although he
Romario and Rai he now has Adriano,is nowhere the liability he was regarded
Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. It is unlikelyas four years during his calamitous
the man who has lead four differentappearances in AC Milan's Champions
nations to the finals (Kuwait 1982, UAELeague campaign. Roque Junior, who had a
1990, Brazil 1994 and Saudi Arabia 1998)forgettable loan spell at Leeds United,
will be complaining.could also be seen as a weak link at the
Brazil start as clear favourites for theback.
tournament and have attacking resourcesThese minor imperfections could be seen
to frighten any opposing managers. Asas clutching at straws as overall, as a
well as the trio already described,team and even as a squad, Brazil ooze
throw Kaka, Robinho, Roberto Carlos andworld class quality with the important
Juninho into the mix and goals can comeplayers vastly experienced in terms of
from literally anywhere on the pitch.World Cup finals appearances and
Qualification wasn't the breeze itsuccess.
should have been, with two defeats andWhile Brazil are the firm bookmaker's
seven draws in 18 matches. It isfavourites, top goal scorer punters may
important to consider though Parreiralike to try Adriano to win the Golden
was forced to shuffle the pack asBoot. Strike partner Ronaldo, who won
injuries and European teams demandingthe coveted title four years ago is only
their players were kept fit.offered at single figures.
In terms of individual talent, BrazilRecommended Bet
are streets ahead of anyone elseThe 3/1 on offer of a Brazil victory
participating in the finals, but that islooks decidedly good value before
not how a football team should bekick-off while Adriano could shine in
judged. What we do know, however, ishis first major finals appearance.



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