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July 1, 2009 Kelly: What Dunga has done for Brazil Sam Kelly on how the Brazilian media have reacted to their side's Confederations Cup win.

June 29, 2009 US hoping Confed success continues in Gold Cup United States switch attention from the Confederations Cup, where they finished runners-up to Brazil on Sunday, to defending the CONCACAF Gold Cup this weekend.

Alvarez: Del Bosque faced with challenge ahead of 2010 Worried Eduardo Alvarez detected signs of Spanish complacency in South Africa.

Brazil coach Dunga never doubted final fightback Brazil coach Dunga had no doubt his side could overcome a two-goal deficit against the United States to win the Confederations Cup in Johannesburg on Sunday night.

Beaten but unbowed Bradley hails improving U.S. USA coach Bob Bradley saw his side throw away a two-goal lead over Brazil in Sunday night's Confederations Cup final - but then warned the world that his men are becoming genuine contenders on the global stage.

June 28, 2009 U.S. 2-3 Brazil: Comeback ends U.S. dream Lucio scored a late goal to give Brazil a 3-2 win over the United States and a second straight Confederations Cup title Sunday.

Spain 3-2 South Africa: Extra-time winner Xabi Alonso's free-kick in extra-time enabled Spain to see off the plucky challenge of South Africa and clinch third place in the Confederations Cup.

No special treatment from dad for banned Bradley United States coach Bob Bradley could not put a fatherly arm around the shoulders of his son Michael after his red card against Spain cost him a place in Sunday's Confederations Cup final.

June 27, 2009 Ronaldinho still has a role to play says Dunga Ronaldinho, the former World and European Player of the Year who was left out of Brazil's squad for the Confederations Cup, still has a role to play for Brazil, coach Dunga said on Saturday.

South Africa won't lack focus against Spain Joel Santana is adamant his South Africa side will not lack motivation when they face Spain in the Confederations Cup third-place play-off in Rustenburg.

U.S. aiming for upset in Confederations Cup final The United States are one victory away from claiming a major FIFA competition for the first time if they can produce another shock against Brazil when the Confederations Cup competition reaches its climax on Sunday.

Brazil eye their place in history Jon Carter assesses the Brazil side ahead of their final clash with the U.S. on Sunday.

Santana calls for full support for South Africa Brazilian Joel Santana is fully focused on guiding South Africa to the Confederations Cup final despite the hype surrounding his personal battle with his countrymen.

June 26, 2009 Brazil's Melo staying at Fiorentina - Agent The agent of Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo claims the Brazil international has no intention of leaving the club this summer.

Rae: Brazil huff and puff but will face USA Derek Rae says Brazil will have to improve on their display against South Africa.