For decades that have flown by, Brazilian Football has been symbolised as one of the most spectacular brands on show in the modern world, captivating the hearts and souls of billions with their samba style, free flowing attacking football and being a strong cohesive unit in all the three departments of the game. Apart from the new-age Tiki Taka possession football of Barcelona, 21st century football has not seen much of the yesteryear tactics, Catenaccio and Total Football. The country which always played it the right way has always been Brazil, despite neighbours Uruguay being the ones to stamp the South American Football on the world during the early 1920s to 1940s.
Brazilian club football is largely known for the historic club rivalries which date far and deep into history, but have been overshadowed by the achievements of the neighbouring Argentineans – Boca Juniors, Independiente, Estudiantes and River Plate, who have won the Libertadores innumerable times. The rivalry between these clubs is more than a football game; even war would seem to be an understatement to the fans that set their heart and soul on the line, cheering and spurning on the team. The most notable rivalries from South America are the Boca – River Plate Superclassico, Sao Paulo – Corinthians, Palmeiras – Sao Paulo and Corinthians – Palmeiras. But one of the deepest rooted in tradition and pride among these Brazilian wars is Flamengo – Vasco da Gama, Classico Dos Milhoes or the Derby of the Millions.