Brazil striker Fred has heaped praise on head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari for restoring respect in the nation on the international stage ahead of Wednesday's friendly with Switzerland. The ex-Chelsea and Portugal coach, in his second stint as Selecao boss, guided his squad to Confederations Cup glory in June, with a comprehensive showing in the final triumph over Spain. Fred, who has scored five...Full Story »

BRAZIL reminded world champions Spain they are still football’s Samba stars as they romped to Confederations Cup glory. Fred got the hosts on their way after 90 seconds as he turned in a loose ball from the floor.Neymar doubled the hosts’ lead before Fluminense star Fred added his second immediately after half-time. And it was to get worse for Vincent Del Bosque’s men as Se...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has turned his attention to Brazil striker Fred and Benfica's Oscar Cardozo after personally pulling the plug on a move for Roberto Mancini's favourite striker Edinson Cavani. Pellegrini, who is given the final say on transfers at the club despite the role of director of football Txiki Begiristain, does not want City to break the bank for Cavani after N...Full Story »

After a lacklustre performance from the South American side, a late goal from the Fluminense striker rescued his team from defeat against Fabio Capello's well-organised men Brazil left it late to come from behind and earn a 1-1 draw against a resilient Russia at Stamford Bridge. Fabio Capello's men had the better start to proceedings but neither side truly tested the other in a tame first ha...Full Story »