Brazil s road to redemption reaches phase two on Tuesday as they take on Ecuador at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The five-time world champions crashed out of the recent home World Cup at the semi-final stage when suffering an embarrassing 7-1 loss to eventual winners Germany.
Insult was then added to injury as the Netherlands cruised to a 3-0 triumph in the third-place play-off.
But with coach Dunga having returned to take the reins for a second time having led them to the 2007 Copa America title, Brazil have entered a new era as they attempt to re-establish themselves at the top of the footballing pile.
The former midfielder started well, with Neymar grabbing the only goal with a stunning 83rd-minute free-kick as the Selecao beat a Colombia side wh…
Roberto Martinez has turned down an offer to become the Aston Villa manager, opting to remain with Wigan Athletic.
Martinez, 37, became the leading candidate to succeed Gerard Houllier at Villa Park, who formerly stepped down due to health issues on June 1.
Villa had a request to hold talks with Martinez granted by Wigan chairman Dave Whelan earlier this week.
But the Spaniard declined to meet Villa officials, instead opting to remain at the DW Stadium.
The club would like to thank Wigan Athletic Football Club and its chairman, Dave Whelan, for their professionalism in dealing with our request to speak to Roberto Martinez, Aston Villa said in a statement.
Roberto s qualities as a young and aspirational manager ensured him of a position high on…