To the average fan around the world, Brazilian soccer appears to be a powerful, well-oiled machine.

Brazilian soccer comes with expectations the way shirts come with collars.

The championship triggered a worldwide revival of interest in Brazilian soccer.

He is regarded as one of the greatest innovators in the history of Brazilian soccer.

The club's physical development program is a pioneer within Brazilian soccer.

All is not well with Brazilian soccer these days.

There have also been unpleasant reminders of the corruption scandal that has rocked Brazilian soccer for the past two years.

It combines the fast play and individual talent that is typical of Brazilian soccer.

One large problem facing those hoping to transform Brazilian soccer is the way games are scheduled.

Brazilian soccer has more of the imponderable about it.