Latest articles by Marcus Alves
7 things you should know about incoming Brazil boss Tite – and what’s on his plate
Brazil Dunga was disposed of after the Seleção’s disastrous Copa America campaign, and they’ve picked Corinthians’ current boss to replace him. Marcus Alves provides the lowdown
Lucas Moura: Dribble the Brazilian way
Lucas Moura Learn to outwit defenders on the run with a carnival of samba skills, thanks to this guide from Tottenham's Brazilian magician
FourFourTwo’s 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2017: No.15, Tite
FFT 50 Managers The successful Brazilian club manager has enjoyed an instant impact with the national side, rebuilding confidence after a string of major tournament disappointments
Meet Alex Teixeira: Shakhtar's latest brilliant Brazilian who could save Chelsea
Shakhtar Donetsk The 25-year-old forward has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January. Marcus Alves introduces the prolific goal-getter who's tearing things up in Ukraine...
Brazil versus Neymar: how a superstar lost the love of his country
Neymar Neymar may be Brazil's leading man at this World Cup, but a war is brewing between the country and its star striker, writes Marcus Alves
Philippe Coutinho: How Brazil's humble attacker became the critical piece in Tite's jigsaw
Philippe Coutinho Neymar gets the headlines, but Philippe Coutinho is the player Brazil can't be without. Marcus Alves digs into the roots of his relationship with Brazil manager Tite
FourFourTwo's 100 Greatest Footballers EVER: No.10, Ronaldo
FFT 100 Greatest O Fenomeno had every quality a striker could want. Only injuries and fitness could stop him
FourFourTwo's 100 Greatest Footballers EVER: No.11, Garrincha
FFT 100 Greatest Brazil’s two-time World Cup winner is remembered even more for his wonderful trickery than his many triumphs
The big interview: Robinho – "I had a fight with Craig Bellamy once, but then who at City didn’t?!"
The Big Interview Was it tough being ‘the next Pele’? Why did his move to Chelsea fall through? And did he really get the bus around Manchester? Your questions answered in March 2017...
