Brazil football news 2014

Here are some key news stories related to Brazil's football team in 2014:

World Cup 2014

• Brazil won the right to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup in 2007, beating out bids from Spain and Portugal.
• The tournament was held from June 12 to July 13, 2014, and featured 32 national teams.
• Brazil was the host team and was favored to win the tournament, but they were eliminated in the semifinals by Germany, losing 7-1 in a shocking upset.

Pre-World Cup

• In the months leading up to the World Cup, Brazil's team was plagued by injuries and controversies. Star players like Neymar and Thiago Silva were injured, and there were concerns about the team's defense and midfield.
• In April 2014, Brazil's coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari, announced his 23-man squad for the World Cup, which included several young players and some surprise selections.

World Cup Matches

• Brazil's World Cup campaign got off to a strong start with a 3-1 win over Croatia in the opening match.
• They then drew 0-0 with Mexico and beat Cameroon 4-1 to advance to the knockout stage.
• In the Round of 16, Brazil beat Chile 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1 after extra time.
• In the quarterfinals, Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1 after extra time.
• However, their World Cup came to an end in the semifinals with a 7-1 loss to Germany, their worst defeat in World Cup history.

Post-World Cup

• After the World Cup, there were widespread protests and criticism of the Brazilian government and the country's football federation. Many fans felt that the team's poor performance was a reflection of the country's broader problems, including corruption and inequality.
• In the months following the World Cup, there were changes to the Brazilian football federation, including the resignation of the president, Jose Maria Marin, who was later arrested and charged with corruption.
• The Brazilian team underwent a major overhaul, with many players retiring or being dropped from the national team. New coach Dunga was appointed in 2014 and set about rebuilding the team for the 2015 Copa America and beyond.