It’s been a while since we last saw Brazil waltz past an opponent with rhythmic ease and put on a carnival to leave fans hypnotised.
Ever since the sensational collapse of the fearsome, much-hyped ‘magic quartet’ of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Adriano and Kaka after the 2006 World Cup, the five-time winners of the tournament have ditched their philosophy of head-spinning football in favour of a more disciplined, cautious approach under Dunga. Four years on, and the Selecao are still trying to rediscover the joga bonito fervour.
