Brazil... and they ain’t a one-man show
I will put my money on the Samba
Boys of Brazil this time — not only because they are my emotional favourites when it comes to the World Cup, but the side offers a lot more variety and depth than last time. Neymar’s comeback in the warm-up game against Croatia must have made their fans worldwide breathe a sigh of relief, but this team under coach Tite is more than just a one-man show. The bookies have made them odds-on favourite along with Germany and France, and one feels a redemption for the 2014 semis horror show could be round the corner. ■