Alexis, Robben among stars out of World CupWhile the world's top talents prepare for next year's extravaganza in Russia, spare a though for those who will be watching from afar...World CupBrazil
How Neymar can ruin Messi's World Cup dreamsWith the Selecao already comfortably qualified for Russia, they may play a weakened side against Chile and make life difficult for their rivalsEcuadorPremier League
If national teams wore their country's flagCan you imagine Germany shunning their traditional white, or Italy swapping blue for their flag colours? Imagine no further - the results are here!WTFLithuania
What Argentina need to qualify for the World CupGoal takes a look at the South American qualification round ahead of the final games and the outlook is bleak for Lionel Messi and co.World Cup Qualification CONMEBOLArgentina
Why Italy ignore Serie A's best midfielderEven amidst a midfield injury crisis there is no room for Napoli's metronome, Jorginho, who could now decide to play for Brazil insteadWorld Cup Qualification UEFAOpinion
Granja Comary - at home with BrazilThis week the Selecao have once again adopted Teresopolis, and Raisa Simplicio found out how the city has taken the national team to its heartBrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Silva and Ederson set for Brazil trialsThe PSG defender and Man City goalkeeper will see some added game-time this month as coach Tite seeks to test alternatives in game situationsBrazilParis Saint-Germain
Willian or Coutinho for Brazil?The Selecao go into October's qualifiers with just two more squads to be selected - and with plenty of fine-tuning to be done ahead of Russia 2018BrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Brazil's Tite steadfast despite WC berthDespite World Cup qualification having been assured since March, the Selecao boss is hard at work fine-tuning his side ahead of Russia next yearBrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Casemiro to captain Brazil for first timeThe Real Madrid midfielder will take the armband in the Selecao's World Cup qualifier against Bolivia as coach Tite continues his rotation policyReal MadridBrazil
Arthur can be Brazil’s plan B to PaulinhoThe 21-year-old Gremio midfielder is set to make his international debut this month and could cement a role as back-up to the Barca man in RussiaBrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Granja Comary: Home to BrazilNeymar, Marquinhos, Gabriel Jesus and Renato Augusto relived their Olympic gold as the team returned to the national training centre this weekBrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
CONMEBOL qualifying as it standsBrazil wrapped up their place at next summer's finals with ease and a number of countries are now battling it out to join themWorld CupWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Jorge joins Brazil squad The former Flamengo left-back has been impressing in Ligue 1 this season and has been called up to replace the injured Filipe Luis next monthLigue 1Monaco
Danilo's back on track for BrazilThe 26-year-old has put his mishaps in the Spanish capital well behind him and has made an impressive start with Man City as he targets Selecao returnManchester CityCrystal Palace
Brazil must choose a captain The Selecao boss has had 11 different on-field leaders since his appointment but does he need to stick with one for next year's World Cup in Russia?BrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Tite explains Brazil squadBrasil Global Tour looks back at the Selecao boss's press conference as he named his latest squad ahead of next month's World Cup qualifiersBrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Brazil almost ready for WC bid The Selecao boss sprung a few surprises with some new faces in his latest squad and looks set to trial some different options next monthBrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Danilo in but no place for David Luiz in Brazil squadJuventus winger Douglas Costa is also missing despite head coach Tite bringing in four new faces for the games against Bolivia and ChileBrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Brazil stars audition for Selecao With just two competitive fixtures remaining, and just 10 days to pick his squad, this week saw a number of World Cup hopefuls out to impressBoliviaBrazil
Will Brazil coach Tite introduce new faces?With a settled and winning squad, the Selecao boss has just two competitive matches left before Russia 2018, but will he experiment further?BrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Jo, Diego, David Luiz eye Brazil recallWith two meaningless qualifiers left to play, a number of former internationals are desperate to impress ahead of this week' squad announcementBrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
'Alexis Sanchez's girlfriend has made him fat!'It doesn't seem to matter where the 28-year-old goes, he cannot help running into problemsWTFAFC Bournemouth
'Tired' Alexis expresses his frustrationIn the wake of an unsettling summer, the attacker has gone on the defensive after his national team's chances of making Russia 2018 took a blowWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLPremier League