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The week went very fast. It was the seventh of August and I had to name my squad. I was worried that the Brazil fans would not agree to some of my selections. The Brazilian FA had decided they wanted me to name the squad on live TV.
I did myself a twenty three man squad list. I was allowed 26 but it is only 23 for the World Cup.
The day flew by and at 7pm I had to go to a TV studio in Rio where I would name the squad. I was shocked to find out that Pele was hosting a one off special programme looking at Brazils finest moments. Of course, it was on that programme I had to name my squad! Hope you are all enjoying it. Like I said above, sorry about my spelling! Who will I name? Will I win my first match? Which player will I upset and be hated by? Find out in the next part of Brazil - We Believe in you!!!
I was rushed into the studio. Pele made it clear he did not like me.
"Oh you." Pele pointed at me.
"Yes me!"
The programme started and Pele went over the most recent World Cups, 98 and 02. He then introduced me and told me:
"So, if you would like to name your squad."
"Yes. Well let me just say, I have a 23 man squad and would like the players who have been left out to understand; This is not my World Cup squad!"
I had a bad feeling that some people would not like my sq
I announced my squad. I informed that I like to call up 2 players for each position. The Brazil Squad to face Croatia (friendly), Ecuador (WCQ SAM), Trinidad and Tobago (Friendly)
Goalkeepers:
Dida
Julio Cesar
Rodreigo Ceni
Defenders:
Cafu
Beletti
Juan
Luisao
Lucio
Alex
Roque Junior
Roberto Carlos
Midfielders:
Juninho Pernambucano
Rivaldo
Kaka
Julio Baptisa
Ronaldinho
Ze Roberto
Emerson
Gilberto Silva
Forwards:
Ronaldo
Adriano
Vagner Love
Romario
In my opinion that is the best squad possible. I would have called up Cris but he is injured.
Now the squad has been named, time to fly to Croatia. Most of the players would make their own way there due to the high amount playing in Europe.
Untitled User calls up Grandpa!
Many Brazilians are pleased, others are shocked that Untitled User has called up a 40 year old to the Brazil squad. Romario has played many times for Brazil and scored many goals. He is the top scorer in the Brazilian league so far this season but people are starting to wonder if he is international class.
When my plane arrived in Croatia I was informed that the Brazil squad would be training at a sports complex in the north of Croatias capital. There was a luxury hotel waiting for the squad as well!
When I arrived the boys were already there. I told them all to rest and the next morning we would have the first training session. I think they all liked me and were looking foward to working with me. I had to choose a captain the next day as well. Cafu is the most likley but I think Juniniho Pernambucano could be captain as well.
First Training session
With just two days till the match and some of the squad looking very low on fitness there was hard work ahead.
The first training session was going well untill I announced who was going to be the captain. My coaches informed me that Cafu, Juniniho Pernambucano and Ronaldo all thought they would do a good job.
"So, time for me to tell you who will be captain for Wednesdays game. This will not neccesarily be my captain for competitive matches but certainly for this weeks friendly. The Brazil captain will be, Juniniho." When I said this there was anger in Cafu's eyes.
"Excuse me Mr User but should I not be the captain. I have more experience than Juninho and I have been captain for some time now!" Cafu shouted at me.
"Look Cafu, you keep working hard and maybe you will become captain again." I did not want to cause an argument. Cafu stormed off towards the rest of the players and slapped Juniniho Pernambucano on the back. Juniniho Pernambucano then grabbed the back of Cafu's shirt and shouted something in Portuguese. This made Cafu punch him, then Adriano ran over and hit Cafu. Then Kaka got involved. I wondered why Parreira had fallen out with Cafu!
Second Training Session
Before training that morning I asked for Cafu to meet me.
"Cafu, you understand you were wrong in your actions yesterday?"
"No but yeah but no but yeah but no because what happened was, was you told me I weren't captain anymore or something or nothin so anyway me and Kaka took on Junininho and Adriano and they are well whimps. Anyway Juniniho shouldn't be captain because he smells anyway. So shut up!" Cafu said back to me.
"Cafu, I am not far from excluding you from my future squads."
"Oh shutup you English person. You should not be Brazil coach! I am leaving."
Cafu left, it is a shame as he is part of my plans. I hope he will come to his senses by September.
I decided i would play a 4-4-2 diamond formation. I had decided who was starting as well. I hoped that this friendly would go well. Deep down, I was more worried about the World Cup qualifier in 2 weeks time.
Wednesday 17th Croatia V Brazil, International Friendly
I announced my line up an hour before kick off.
Dida
Juan Luisao Lucio Roberto Carlos
Emerson
J Pernambucano(C) Ronaldiniho
Rivaldo
Ronaldo Adriano Will now go and play match! Detailed match report coming soon!
Brazil Line Up: Dida Juan Lucio Luisao ROberto Carlos Juninho Pernambucano(C) Emerson Rivaldo Ronaldinho Ronaldo Adriano
Subs: Julio Cesar Roque Junior Alex Beletti Ze Roberto Kaka Julio Baptisa Romario
Ref: Domenico Messina
1st Half
I was shaking with worry. The match got off to a bad start when Lucio made a mistake allowing the Croatia striker to shoot. Luckily he missed.
The game was going well, Rivaldo and Emerson seemed to link up quite well in midfield. At eighteen minutes Emerson passed to Juninho who passed to Rivaldo, who crossed it in to Adriano and GOAL!
On twenty three minutes Prso equalised. The team played well in the first half. At half time I told the boys they can win this game.
Due to certain managers only allowing there players to play 45 minutes I had to make a few half time subs.
Ze Roberto on Ronaldinho Off
Roque Junior on Lucio off
Kaka on Juninho Pernambucano off
Romario on Adriano off
Vagner on Emerson off
2nd Half
The 2nd half started well. We outplayed Croatia everywhere. Vagner Love missed a few easy shots. We looked certain to win when Rivaldo scored from a free kick in the 86th minute.
We were unlucky when Croatia scored a goal in added time which was offside. I was no longer worried. I think I showed that I can make the Brazil team play good football.
Final Score: Croatia 2-2 Brazil
Prso 23 Adriano 19
Banovic 90 Rivaldo 86
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