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Brazil Soccer Scolari
Brazil's soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari speaks at a press conference presenting him as Brazil's new coach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Scolari is returning to the national team 10 years after leading the country to the 2002 World Cup title. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) Brazil Soccer Scolari
Brazil's soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari speaks at a press conference presenting him as Brazil's new coach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Scolari is returning to the national team 10 years after leading the country to the 2002 World Cup title. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) Brazil Soccer Scolari
Brazil's soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is embraced by former coach Carlos Alberto Parreira during a press conference presenting Scolari as Brazil's new coach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Scolari is returning to the national team 10 years after leading the country to the 2002 World Cup title. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) Voters get it right this time as Messi, Ronaldo & Iniesta make Ballon d'Or shortlist
The three best players in the world will battle it out for the game’s most prestigious individual prize, although Casillas, Pirlo and Falcao can consider themselves unlucky, too
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Brazil's new technical football director Carlos Alberto Parreira (R) speaks during a press conference next to the President of the Brazilian Football Confederation Jose Maria Marin (C) and the new coach of the national team Luiz Felipe Scolari in Rio de Janeiro on November 29, 2012. Brazil officially announced Scolari a s their coach to lead them through to the 2014 World Cup finals on home soil, replacing Mano Menezes, sacked last week. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) named 2002 World Cup winner Scolari for a second spell at the helm as he targets a sixth world title with the auriverde in 18 months time, using next year's Confederations Cup, also in Brazil, as a springboard. Carlos Alberto Parreira, who managed Brazil's successful 1994 World Cup campaign in the United States, will serve as Scolari's technical assistant. AFP PHOTO / CBF – ANDREW RICARDOANDREW RICARDO/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-BRAZIL-SCOLARI
The new coach of the Brazilian football team Luiz Felipe Scolari answers questions during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro on November 29, 2012. Brazil officially announced Scolari as their coach to lead them through to the 2014 World Cup finals on home soil, replacing Mano Menezes, sacked last week. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) named 2002 World Cup winner Scolari for a second spell at t he helm as he targets a sixth world title with the auriverde in 18 months time, using next year's Confederations Cup, also in Brazil, as a springboard. Carlos Alberto Parreira, who managed Brazil's successful 1994 World Cup campaign in the United States, will serve as Scolari's technical assistant. AFP PHOTO / CBF – ANDREW RICARDOANDREW RICARDO/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-BRAZIL-SCOLARI
The new coach of the Brazilian football team Luiz Felipe Scolari answers questions during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro on November 29, 2012. Brazil officially announced Scolari as their coach to lead them through to the 2014 World Cup finals on home soil, replacing Mano Menezes, sacked last week. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) named 2002 World Cup winner Scolari for a second spell at the helm as he targets a sixth world title with the auriverde in 18 months time, using next year's Confederations Cup, also in Brazil, as a springboard. Carlos Alberto Parreira, who managed Brazil's successful 1994 World Cup campaign in the United States, will serve as Scolari's technical assistant. AFP PHOTO / CBF – ANDREW RICARDOANDREW RICARDO/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-BRAZIL-SCOLARI-PARREIRA
Brazil's new technical football director Carlos Alberto Parreira (R) speaks during a press conference next to the President of the Brazilian Football Confederation Jose Maria Marin (out of frame) and the new coach of the national team Luiz Felipe Scolari (out of frame) in Rio de Janeiro on November 29, 2012. Brazil officially announced Scolari as the ir coach to lead them through to the 2014 World Cup finals on home soil, replacing Mano Menezes, sacked last week. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) named 2002 World Cup winner Scolari for a second spell at the helm as he targets a sixth world title with the auriverde in 18 months time, using next year's Confederations Cup, also in Brazil, as a springboard. Carlos Alberto Parreira, who managed Brazil's successful 1994 World Cup campaign in the United States, will serve as Scolari's technical assistant. AFP PHOTO / CBF – ANDREW RICARDOANDREW RICARDO/AFP/Getty Images Brazil Soccer Scolari
Brazil's soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, left, and former coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, pose for a photo during a press conference presenting Scolari as Brazil's new coach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Scolari is returning to the national team 10 years after leading the country to the 2002 World Cup title. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) Scolari shrugs off pressure on Brazil return
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Luiz Felipe Scolari shrugged off the pressure of leading Brazil at home in the soccer World Cup and said they were "obliged" to win the title as he took over for a second stint as their coach on Thursday. Scolari, who led Brazil to their fifth and last world title in 2002, was officially presented as coach of the 2014 World Cup hosts, while Carlos Alberto Parreira, in charge when they won their fourth World Cup in 1994, was named technical director. … Scolari appointed Brazil coach
Former boss Mano Menezes was sacked last week, and the CBF has wasted no time in naming the 64-year-old as his successor. Soccer-Messi, Ronaldo and Iniesta nominated for Ballon d'Or
Nov 29 (Reuters) – Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo were named on the shortlist for FIFA’s Ballon d’Or award on Thursday at a news conference in Brazil. Argentine Messi has won the award, formerly known as World Player of the Year, for the past three years and is favourite again after more goal-scoring exploits. Messi and the equally prolific Ronaldo often divide opinion over who is the superior player and this year has been no different as they appear to push each other to even greater heights on a weekly basis. …
Scolari returns to Brazil helm
Luiz Felipe Scolari has been appointed manager of the Brazil national team for the second time in his career following the sacking of Mano Menezes. Brazilian soccer coach Scolari gestures during his official presentation as Brazil's new coach for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari gestures during his official presentation as Brazil's new coach for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro November 29, 2012. Scolari took over as the coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil on Thursday, returning for a second stint to lead his country's bid to win a sixth world title on home soil in little more than 18 months' time. The man known as Felipao (Big Phil), who led Brazil to their fifth and last World Cup win in 2002, was officially presented by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) at the news conference, replacing Mano Menezes who was sacked last Friday. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) Brazilian soccer coach Scolari raises his hand during his official presentation as Brazil's new coach for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari raises his hand during his official presentation as Brazil's new coach for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro November 29, 2012. Scolari took over as the coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil on Thursday, returning for a second stint to lead his country's bid to win a sixth world title on home soil in little more than 18 months' time. The man known as Felipao (Big Phil), who led Brazil to their fifth and last World Cup win in 2002, was officially presented by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) at the news conference, replacing Mano Menezes who was sacked last Friday. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) Brazilian soccer coach Scolari gestures during his official presentation as Brazil's new coach for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari gestures during his official presentation as Brazil's new coach for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro November 29, 2012. Scolari took over as the coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil on Thursday, returning for a second stint to lead his country's bid to win a sixth world title on home soil in little more than 18 months' time. The man known as Felipao (Big Phil), who led Brazil to their fifth and last World Cup win in 2002, was officially presented by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) at the news conference, replacing Mano Menezes who was sacked last Friday. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) FIFA President Blatter talks with former Brazilian striker and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo and FIFA Secretary General Valcke attend a media conference
FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) talks with former Brazilian striker and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo (L) as FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke looks on during a news conference to announce the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 nominees in Sao Paulo November 29, 2012. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, Andres Iniesta of Spain and Lionel Messi of Argentina have been nominated for the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) Brazilian soccer coach Scolari, former Brazilian national soccer coach Parreira and Brazilian Football Confederation President Marin attend the official presentation of Brazil's new coach for the 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (L), former Brazilian national soccer coach Carlos Alberto Parreira (C) and Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) President Jose Maria Marin attend the official presentation of Scolari as Brazil's new coach for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro November 29, 2012. Scolari took over as the coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil on Thursday, returning for a second stint to lead his country's bid to win a sixth world title on home soil in little more than 18 months' time. The man known as Felipao (Big Phil), who led Brazil to their fifth and last World Cup win in 2002, was officially presented by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) at the news conference, replacing Mano Menezes who was sacked last Friday. Parreira, who led Brazil to their fourth world title in 1994, was named technical director. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) Pocock returns for Wallabies
Wallabies flanker David Pocock has been included in coach Robbie Deans' starting XV for Saturday's clash with Wales in Cardiff. 
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