The Favourites · Nation to Glory
Take Brazil to Glory
“joyful attackers”
The press pack calls Brazil two hundred million assistant coaches, and files them as joyful attackers. The bookmakers put them in the favourites at 6/1 – 12/1.
▶ Play as Brazil
- The bookmakers
- The Favourites — 6/1 – 12/1
- The federation's target
- The final. Nothing less.
- Your spine, as your predecessor's notes describe it
- In goal, Taffarel, but louder. At the back, Lucio, but taller. Running midfield, Sócrates, but without the doctorate. Up front, Ronaldo, but with worse hair.
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Brazil can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Brazil
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting