Brazil vs Argentina – Sunday 7pm on ESPN3.com

Neymar in Brazilian debut against USA, Aug 2010

Neymar in Brazilian debut against USA, Aug 2010

The U20 Tournament in South America has reached the final group stage, meaning six teams who will now play against the other five teams. Those games began on Monday and continue Sunday on ESPN3.com. The top four finishing teams earn trips to both the U-20 World Cup and the Pan American Games, and the top two teams also get spots in the 2012 Olympics.

Why should you care what’s happening 5000 miles away in Peru? One word – Neymar. The 18 year old made his debut for Brazil last August, scoring against the USA Now he’s tearing up the U20 tournament with 7 goals. You can see two of them in the video below!

Or as Tim Vickery of Sports Illustrated notes Future stars on display in the South American U-20 Championships

Here’s a date for your diary. On Sunday Feb. 6 I can’t believe there’s anything more fascinating taking place in the world of soccer than the clash between Argentina and Brazil in the South American U-20 Championships.

If you want more, check out the World Cup Blog. They’ve got highlights from the other two games as well.

Father’s Day With Brazil And Côte d’Ivoire

Ivory Coast FansBig day Sunday. Honor your father by spending time with him. That’s what I’ll miss most about the day, not being able to get a round of golf in with him beside me on the course.

I will be thinking about him and enjoying a quality meal and a game that features what is considered to be the top 2 teams in the Group of Death

Brazil sits atop Group G, and is relishing the opportunity to face its major competition in the “Group of Death.”

The South Americans meet Ivory Coast for the first time Sunday night in Johannesburg, and the Ivorians may give injured Didier Drogba his first start.

Brazil is favored to win the difficult group, but didn’t start off strong with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over North Korea on Tuesday. The Selecao had trouble breaking down the resolute defense of the Asian underdogs, and are looking forward to playing the more talented African nation.

The Ivory Coast opened with a scoreless draw against Portugal on Tuesday, leaving both teams tied for second place. Drogba, who broke his right arm in an exhibition match against Japan on June 4, entered as a substitute in the 66th minute after questions about whether he would see action.

Brazilian U20 National Team at Scott Gallagher Saturday March 29th

Brazil Visit St Louis From stlsoccer.net

The Scott Gallagher Soccer Club is excited to announce a special, once in a lifetime event. The U20 Brazilian National Team will be coming to the new Scott Gallagher Training Facility this Saturday night, March 29th to play the Academy All-Stars and SIU-Edwardsville.

The evening will begin at 6:00 when the U20 Brazilian National Team takes on the Academy All-Stars. The Brazilians will then play the SIU-E Cougars at 7:00. The cost to attend is $3 for children, and $7 for adults. Food and drink will be available at the event. Parking is limited, so please carpool if you can. Seating is also limited, so don’t forget your lawn chairs.

Directions to the Scott Gallagher Facility from Highway 270:

West on Olive Blvd (2 miles)
Right on Creve Coeur Mill Rd (1.5 miles)
Facility is on the right

Dang, there go my plans for the weekend!