The title of our book derived from the memorable use of the word by Gustavo Franco, the economics professor and former president of Brazil's central bank who was one of the architects of the real ...

Brazil are one step away from reaching the World Cup final in the Maracana -- and a shot at redemption following the Maracanazo in 1950. Germany, however, stand in their way after reaching a record ...

Our expert bloggers will give their thoughts ahead of each game, so as Brazil prepare to host Mexico in Group A, Jack Lang (Brazil) and Tom Marshall (Mexico) are your guides. Jack Lang: Relief was the ...