Brazil Goalkeepers in Final Auditions for 2014 World Cup Squad

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Published: October 22, 2013

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Brazilian goalkeepers were the major fad a few years ago. Everyone wanted a shot stopper from football's most entertaining nation between the sticks, and for a while a host of top European clubs were littered with the best blockers from Brazil.

From Julio Cesar at Internazionale, to Dida at Milan and Doni at Roma, some of Europe's giants were turning to Brazil for their last line of defence. What's more, they were proving a hit.

Cesar was at Inter for seven years, picking up five Italian titles and a Champions League crown during his time at the club. Dida represented A.C. Milan for a decade, also getting his hands on European club football's biggest prize.

The craze has shown signs of abating recently. Julio Cesar remains contracted to QPR, now of the second division, while the stopper remains Luiz Felipe Scolari's first choice fit in the World Cup next year.



Rafael Cabral and Neto, of Napoli and Fiorentina respectively, may be waiting in the wings for future tournaments, but for the upcoming World Cup the majority of Scolari's options are-home based.

Scolari's dedication to Cesar is slightly perplexing, however. Cesar turned down moves to Italian outfits Roma and Fiorentina over the summer to remain with the London club and is currently ruled out through injury.

His decision to remain at a second-tier club appears even more baffling after Roma made history in Italy this year, topping the table after winning their opening eight matches.

Until Scolari says otherwise, Cesar remains his country's No. 1, but it will be increasingly difficult to keep him in the starting XI should he spend an inactive year behind Rob Green in the QPR pecking order.

Those lined up to deputise are all earning their keep in the Campeonato Brasileiro. Jefferson, of Rio club Botafogo, looks to be the automatic second choice. He started the friendly against Switzerland in August in...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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