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Brazil's Football Crisis
This chapter explores the turmoil within the Brazilian national football team, addressing recent performances, player absences, and the impact of a spot-fixing investigation involving a national team player. The discussion reveals concerns over the talent pool, particularly in midfield, and highlights the challenges faced by the coaching staff in making tactical adjustments. Additionally, the chapter contextualizes Brazil's performance within the Conmebol World Cup qualifying landscape, examining the competitive dynamics with teams like Argentina, Colombia, and the surprising ascent of Venezuela and Bolivia.