Monday, August 13, 2012

The Golden Squad

                                                              
Brazil named strong squad for this year`s Summer Olympic Games in London. After years of disappointments and disgrace, the South American country is aiming London Olympics as one of its priorities. In the squad you can see names as Pato (Milan), Hulk (Porto), Sandro (Tottenham), Marcelo (Real Madrid, Rafael (Manchester United), Neymar and etc. Obviously, the Brazilian federation wants to see its squad to be one of the title contenders. Surprisingly or not, the Brazilians have never won an Olympic title. This year`s tournament will be great, due to world class players willing to play in London. English squad, for example is named as one of the top favorites for the title, with players such as Beckham. The Brazilians have added Hulk to their team and it is great news for all the neutral football fans. People want to see goals and that is what Hulk gives to a soccer game. The coach Menezes said that the forward `gives strength and determination to any squad`. `Hulk is a decisive player, which is very important to our team; his experience will be a great advantage in big matches` added Menezes. Brazil left the big scene during the last big tournaments and it seems very painful for such a football-loving nation. To win a title in London will be considered as a great triumph for the Brazilians, due to their rivalry with the European soccer nations. London is anxious to see a sign of improvement after the Euro 2012 fiasco. The Brazilian squad has seemingly an easy group, facing teams like Belarus, Egypt and New Zealand. A place in the Final Four is mandatory for the Brazilian selection, and any other opportunity will be considered as a national tragedy. The London Olympics could be the great revival of `selecao` to the world football scene.