2010 FIFA World Cup: Brazil's Dunga Allows Fans to Watch Training and More

For the second day in a row—the Brazilian Football Confederation along with Brazil's boss Dunga—decided to let fans get closer to the players.

This might not seem like a big deal, but I remind you that Dunga had chosen to take the team to Curitiba—instead of the traditional training center in Rio—to avoid crowds of fans and give the team some privacy to work.

Apparently, what the Brazilian manager forgot was that Brazil is a country of 190 million coaches. No matter where he goes he will have to deal with loud, sometimes obnoxious, fans trying to "be part of the team."

So this morning, about 300 people were allowed to watch the team execute some technical and tactical drills.

Many of those in the stands were kids from an institution for children with hearing disabilities. Well done CBF and Dunga, at least now we know that you guys have souls.

And honestly, if the fans are acting respectfully and just showing how much they love and want the team to succeed, how could that be so harmful?

BRAZILIAN LEAGUE QUICKIES:

Adriano is 99% out of Flamengo . According to midfielder Petkovic, Adriano has already talked to his teammates and said that it's almost certain that he's returning to Europe this summer. Roma has already made an offer to Flamengo.

Adriano's departure increases the chances for Washington to make the move from São Paulo—where he's clearly unhappy—to Flamengo. Atletico Paranaense also wants the striker—who in 2004 scored 34 goals for the team in the Brazilian League, still an unbeaten season highest.

Ronaldo knows that being 33 is not easy . Besides always having to deal with his quite roundish shape, the Corinthians striker now has to be sidelined for at least two more matches. Ronaldo is suffering from a calf injury and is already out of the mid-week match against Gremio Prudente. He could also be out of the next weekend's derby against Santos. Well, at least his knees are still OK.

Botafogo's goalkeeper Jefferson will play against his first team and hopes that the Lone Star Squad can win to keep the good momentum. On the other hand Cruzeiro's striker Thiago Ribeiro said that it would be a tragedy if the team doesn't beat Botafogo. Cruzeiro was knocked out of the Copa Libertadores last week and is still seeking their first win in the National League.

That's it for today lads,

Cheers