There is some summer football, though not a big tournament such as The World Cup or the Euro's it is still welcome all the same. The tournament opened on Saturday, the first match a mouthwatering tie between Brazil and Japan. Hosted in Brazil it is very much a warm up for next years World Cup for both the team and the country. There is no doubt that the Brazil team is packed full of talented youngsters, very much a work in progress but you do get the sense that they have something to make up for with regards to the disappointments and lack of flair and fantastic football you normally associate for the last few years. Many Brazillians admit they've been unhappy with how the team has been managed and how defensive their teams play was in the World Cup three years ago. A new era now and it is certainly exciting, really hope to see the Brazil I remember as a child/young teen again. Some oversights with regards to player selection, Ramires not picked apparently due to attitude but will be a miss having lit up Stamford Bridge and the Premier League last season. Similarly Rafael da Silva is still in the dog house due to the Olympics, he's just enjoyed an outstanding season and can't see how it is justified leaving out such a talented player.
