The countdown to the World Cup finals has started and every Brazil player can sense the scrutiny of his temperament. The mission has long been signposted: to avenge the 7-1 humiliation against Germany from the semi-finals of their World Cup in 2014. When the former Corinthians manager succeeded Dunga in June 2016, the team had taken nine points from their first six World Cup qualifiers. “The last World Cup ended strangely but, day by day, you can turn this situation,” Willian said. Now, it’s another story and Brazil have the confidence to go to the World Cup and win.”

Source: The Guardian November 12, 2017 10:30 UTC