RIO DE JANEIRO Anthony DeSclafani Reds Jersey , Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — The year 2017 was repletewith emotion in South American football as titles were decided indramatic circumstances, tragedies were overcome and World Cupfairytales came true. Xinhua looks at some of the highs and lows ofa year to remember.
BEST COACH
Former Corinthians coach Tite, whose given name is AdenorLeonardo Bacchi, took charge of Brazil in mid-2016 when the teamwas in disarray. The five-time World Cup champions had just beeneliminated from the Copa America without reaching the knockoutstage Adam Duvall Reds Jersey , prolonging a slump that began with a humiliating 7-1 WorldCup semifinal defeat at home to Germany two years earlier. UnderTite’s stewardship, Brazil went on to win nine consecutive WorldCup qualifiers, reclaiming the world No.1 ranking for the firsttime in seven years and becoming the first team (other than hostsRussia) to qualify for football’s showpiece tournament next Juneand July. Brazilians are again excited about their national teamand, while the heartache of 2014 will never disappear Tony Perez Jersey , there ishope that Russia 2018 might at least bring redemption.