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Article: WORLD CUP 2006: Brazil not too comfortable as favorite
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- AP Worldstream
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- May 8, 2006
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TALES AZZONI, Associated Press Writer
AP Worldstream
05-08-2006
Dateline: SAO PAULO, Brazil
Very few people are betting against Brazil at the World Cup.
Brazil has many of the best players in the world, a record five World Cup titles, and one of the greatest traditions in soccer. The national team has won two of the last three titles _ and is coming off a successful season last year.
There's no denying Brazil is heavily favored to win the tournament in Germany. The Brazilians admit that _ as do most of their opponents.
The Brazilians, however, will be the first to point out that things likely won't be as easy as they look.
"It's true that we have great chances to win the World Cup," Brazil ...