Every one tells me that the 1982 brazil team is the best team ever even though they didn't win the championship, why??!!!!!!!!!!
201067
The 1982 Brazil team played some of the best attacking football ever seen, and has some great players in the team. Sitting back to defend just wasn't in their vocabulary, and in the build up to the world cup they swept all aside with some breath taking displays.\n\nThey started the world cup finals well too. They comfortably qualified top of their group, to enter a second group stage. They were unfortunate though, because in the second group stage they did not face weaker teams, as the draw had been designed to produce, but defending champions Argentina and Italy, both of whom had started slowly in the competition. However, they beat Argentina 3-1, and only needed a draw to progress to the next round against Italy.\n\nItaly started well, and scored an early goal, but Brazil piled on the pressure and brought the game back to 1-1. At this point, they only had to close up shop and see the game out - but that wasn't their mentality. They carried on attacking, and left themselves venerable at the back. The Italians scored again, and led until 20 minutes from the end, when Brazils attacking play finally made it 2-2.\n\nAnother defensive mistake was to blame for the third Italian goal, and thanks to some heroics from the Italian keeper Zoff, the game finished 3-2.\n\nBrazil had been knocked out, but had played some superb football and had, perhaps, reminded people across the world how football could be played.\n\nFor this reason there 1982 team will always be remembered as one of the greatest teams of all time.
625245
With five victories out of its seven appearances in the final match, Brazil is the most successful World Cup team. It is also the only nation to have participated in every World Cup Finals tournament so far.\n\n They won the WorldCup on1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002
507959
This is not a place to ask this (SO, WHY HAVE YOU ANSWERED?)\n2 don't ask such childish questions (WHY NOT?)\n3 why don't you check the map skill if you really donno (BECAUSE I ALREADY KNOW THE CAPITAL AND BECAUSE I WANTED TO KNOW IF FOREING PEOPLE KNOWS - SOME PEOPLE HAVE ANSEWERED "RIO DE JANEIRO")\n4 shame on you as a brazilian to ask this(REALLY!!)\n5 there is no use of you living in this world without knowing the country's capital (GOOD ADVICE!!)\nits brasillia - learn atleast now!! OH THANKS!! \n\nWERE YOU KIDDING? I THOUGHT YOUR JOKE WAS IN VERY "BAD TASTE" Try to be more polite next time. It will be good for you and good for the person who is readding.\n\n"VOCÊ ME OFENDEU" !(try to translate this!!)\n\nABOUT RIVALDO;\nBrazilians are very good on playing footbal. It is why lots of players are around the world, playing in others team. And it is why we have some problems when they get together again, here in Brazil, to train for the world cup. They feel difficulties to get along again.\nI am pround of many things in my country. Footbal is just a small part of this.\n\nGood luck!
572544
That was a fun game. Honestly, I expected Spain to win. Until now, France hadn't been exactly excelling. All their goals were kind of, unexpected. I liked that. Especially Zidane's. Considering this will most likely be his next to last pro-game. And probably his last goal too. I highly doubt France will do much against Brazil, and some are saying that it shall be the payback for the World Cup final in '98.
244208
sorry, there was no 2nd most entertaining team in USA 94. Brazil won the FIFA Award for the Most Entertaining Team and they also won the FIFA Fair play award, thanks.
188267
The best players are in Brazil team. But for them it is almost impossible to win in Europe. Hence, the best chances in my opinion have Germany as a host and Italy which has very good and ambitious squad.
458073
I thought that many teams - besides Italy and France - had a shot at winning the Cup. Examples are: Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Portugal, etc. They all played with drive and passion! Your team - Iran - was also awesome, especially Javad Nekounam!
136266
That's a nice idea, but I find it hard to believe considering there are like 20 better teams in the cup.  Italy's a team that once was.  A fading world power.  In the last FIFA rankings, they came up at number 14.  They must face the number 2 Czech Republic, the number 4 U.S. squad, and if they survive that, they could face the number one team in the world  Brazil!  Italy to win the cup is highly unlikely.  I would stick with Brazil!
556290
I think Brazil is favored by Fifa as always. I dont' want to waste my time talking about this awful team, they are garbage for me
610172
Brazil doesn't play good football, they play winning football.The last Brazil great team, was 1990, and they lost. !982 and 1970 were great teams, 1994 was horrible and 2002, mediocre.
601991
I wouldn't say praying for their downfall, but they probably were execssively harsh on the Brazilians. They're supposed to be one of the best teams in the world on a consistent basis, so they're bound to be held up by a higher standard.
166471
Gilberto, mi amigo, thank you for posting this.  Your post is the best.  There is not a better team in the world to watch then the Boca Juniors! I love them.  They are so entertaining to watch and their fans are the best.  I don't think there is a better place to watch a soccer game than La Bombonera!  What happens to River Plate fans when their team is playing bad?....They disappear!  What happens to the Boca's when they are not playing well?...we get louder and louder with support.  We are los xeneize's!  Martin Palermo is my favorite Boca Junior, he terrorizes all opponets.  God Bless the Boca Juniors!
605976
I don't think they started off excellent, bu i still think they have very high chances at winning.... after all they've got Ronaldinho Guacho that was voted best player in the world (twice) and Ronaldo ...a dn both are really good... and some other excellent players... Last world cup they started of like this too and they became 5 times champion....
571764
Brazil is a far ahead of evry other country in football.  I do believe that they put their game into new gear when they need to.  They do not believe they always have to show up 100% to win.  Maybe that is not fair to us fans, but it is a fact. Their style is soothing and fun to wathc for everyone, and hard to adjust to for other teams. It is based on quick thinking, and many runs in the open field. However not playing to their full potential all the time sometimes has a negative effect on them. They may underestimate an opponent or think that they can turn a game around anytime they wish, and the plan doesnt always work. I still think they will be champions but it is not an easy road ahead.
582955
Many teams have beat Brazil.  I am referring to teams like Argentina, Germany, Italy or France.  Last time Brazil faced Argentina in a world cup they lost, last time the faced France they lost.  Since then fifa has done everything in their power to avoid those two teams to face each other in the world cup.  That's a fact.  Second, Brazil hasn't faced any of the world powerhouses.  You wanna talk about how many cups Brazil have.  How did Brazil win in 94? It wasn't that "superior" level of play you are talking about.  Getting to the final games by a benevolent schedule, not facing powerhouses, extra days of rest, mediocre rival teams (Japan, Australia, croatia, etc) is not an accomplishment.
562598
something sent to me : )\n\nBrazil won the world cup in 1994.Before that,they won it in 1970. \nAdd these two: 1970+1994=3964. \n\nArgentina won it in 1978 & 1986.Add & it comes to 3964. \n\nGermany: won in 1990 & 1974. Again adding up,it is 3964. \n\nBy this logic, it should be true that the team which won WC in 2002,should have been the winner in 1962...bcoz 3964-2002=1962 \nHey! Brazil won in both of these years. \n\nIt is working...it is working! \nSo, this year 2006,world cup will be lifted by the team who won in the year 1958 (3964-1958=2006) \n\n& WHO WON IN 1958?   \n\nBRAZIL....BRAZIL...BRAZIL!!!!!
611655
Yes i am tired of answering the same type of question. Answering the same question again and again has made me gone mad and confused. I'm a detective but see, what has happened with me. I read the answers of other people and more than 60% are saying Brazil. 35%Germany and 5% other teams. I am fed up the same question again and again. They think that I'm a psychic. I can only make predictions and why they can't wait for the final match to start. Why don't they see it on their own?\n\nThank you very much for such a nice question. I'm feeling better now.