So the Selecao jovens left Brazil for the U-20 World Cup yesterday. There was no direct flight to Egypt from Brazil so the group had to make a brief stopover in Paris where they continued to Cairo.

Alan Kardec – who plays for Internacional – will be one of the names to look out for in the tournament. “Everyone asked me if I’ll feel nostalgic (about being out of the country), but I told them I’ll be back after the 17th or 18th – when we play in the final,” he joked. He knows his place, people!

“The expectation is to get there, (play) good games and become champions because the national team has no other thoughts other than bringing home the title. We have a great responsibility to represent Brazil, but it is getting there and winning the title,” added his teammate, Boquita.

Oooh, such is the pressure that comes with wearing a Guarana training tee. Vamos manos!