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Fallout of a disastrous FIFA World Cup campaign for Brazil

Updated on: 14 July,2014 08:25 AM IST  | 
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Brazil striker Fred on Sunday announced his retirement from international football

Fallout of a disastrous FIFA World Cup campaign for Brazil

Fred

Fred retires from international football


Fred
Fred


Brasilia: Brazil striker Fred on Sunday announced his retirement from international football. “For me, the Selecao is finished,” the 30-year-old Fluminense forward said. Fred ended the competition with a solitary goal, and was jeered by supporters after being substituted in the 1-7 rout.


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Scolari unsure about Selecao future

Luiz Felipe Scolari
Luiz Felipe Scolari

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says he will find out in the coming days whether he will keep his job despite leading the country through a disappointing World Cup. When asked whether he thought he remained the right man for the job, he: “That has to be decided by the president of the BFC.”

Cesar admits Brazil career is over

Julio Cesar
Julio Cesar

Goalkeeper Julio Cesar admitted that his international career is over after Brazil’s World Cup campaign ended in disappointment. “This is probably my last World Cup. To play at the Copa America in 2015, at the age of 35, would be quite complicated,” he said.

How bad is it?
1940: The last time Brazil have lost consecutive matches on home soil (they lost 3-0 vs Argentina and 4-3 vs Uruguay).

1978: The last time Brazil have failed to score in two games in a World Cup tournament

14: The no of goals conceded by Brazil in the tournament -- the most by any team

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