Brazil to leave Curitiba for South Africa today

The brazilian national team has spent the past week at CT Caju, home of Atletico-PR's training ground in the southern city of Curitiba, Brazil.  Contrary to the ridiculous circus that coach Parreira bought into in 2006, Dunga's pragmatic and no-frills approach has shown through already.  Most practice sessions have been closed to both press and the public.  No WAGs are allowed in the compound, and parties/festivities are limited by common sense.  Well done, Dunga.

Fans are distraught though, obviously.  Most fans who show up at the compound are hobos with little to do with their time, no jobs, etc. so they are easily upset.  Chants of "Argentina, Argentina!!" have been heard, as well as "Dunga, vai se foder, o Brasil nao precisa de voce", meaning "Dunga, f*** off, Brazil doesn't need you."  Senseless protests by brainless, jobless fans.

The last day of training in Brazil saw Kaka finally train with the remainder of the squad.  An open training, to the joy of all those who are loitering around the camp.  The player is in the final stages of recovery from an injury sustained in Spain with Real Madrid. Luis Fabiano also had his "debut" in Brazil's first open training.  Some images below, in Portuguese though:



Brazil will stop by Brazil's capital first, Brasilia, for a flash meeting with President Lula.  Not sure why, but it's probably taking place as I write.  The squad will then head to South Africa.

Bon voyage!  Let's kick some ass in South Africa boys.