Brazil Is A Team Of Individual Players - Pele

Brazil legend Pele says the national team are a team of individuals after they began their World Cup qualification campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Chile.

The Selecao have suffered a fall from grace in recent years after their 7-1 defeat to Germany at World Cup 2014 was followed by a quarter-final exit at this summer's Copa America.

Pele dismissed suggestions the nation no longer had the same love for the game, but admitted the current side are not yet a tight unit.

Brazil Not A One Man Team - Neymar

The Barca forward has insisted that Brazil is not a one man team. Neymar is backing his side to win matches without his presence on the pitch.

Neymar has insisted that Brazil are not a one-man team and is adamant they have plenty of options up front with the Barcelona star set to miss his country's opening World Cup qualifiers due to suspension.

Brazil beat Costa Rica 1-0 at the weekend before recording a 4-1 win over United States on Tuesday, with Neymar netting twice against Jurgen Klinsmann's men to take his tally for Brazil to 46.

Brazil: Selecao Must Rediscover Confidence Says Elias

Brazil midfielder Elias has targeted September's Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour double-header as the perfect opportunity for the side to rediscover their confidence.

The Selecao are hoping to get back to winning ways after exiting June's Copa America in Chile at the quarter-final stage after suffering a penalty-shootout defeat to Paraguay.

They came into that tournament on a run of 10 consecutive Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour victories and, with World Cup qualifying on the horizon, Corinthians midfielder Elias is desperate to see Dunga's side get back on track.

Brazil: Kaka Thrilled Over Recall To National Team

After missing out on a fourth World Cup appearance last year, Kaka was thrilled to break back into Brazil's squad ahead of Russia 2018.

Orlando City captain Kaka revelled in "a big day" after his return to Brazil's national set-up was announced on Thursday.

The 33-year-old attacking midfielder, who has scored nine goals and notched four assists in 22 MLS matches, thanked Orlando for providing the platform that allowed him to break back into Brazil's squad for friendlies against Costa Rica and United States next month.

Russia 2018 World Cup Qualifier - Greatest Challenge For Brazil Ever Says Ronaldo

Former Brazil star Ronaldo says his country must navigate the most competitive qualification process in World Cup history to book their place at Russia 2018.

The Selecao return to action in October when they open South America’s marathon qualification process against Copa America winners Chile in Santiago before then hosting Venzuela.Two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo has warned Dunga’s charges that they face the Selecao’s greatest ever challenge in a 10-team group without a single minnow.

“From what we’ve seen in the last few tournaments, this is going to be one of the most keenly contested qualifying competitions of recent times,” Ronaldo told Fifa at the World Cup draw in Russia.