Mariachi wasn't the only sound rolling through Jalisco in the 1970's. Welcome to IBWM, Mike Rodriguez.

This Sunday, Vasco da Gama will take to the field against Bangu wearing more than just a new strip. Juán Arango has the story.

If true strength can come from real adversity, can ideals of beauty be pulled from an ugly defeat? Welcome to IBWM Brian McDonnell.

Jack Lang hails one of the all-time greats.

Ross Mackiewicz on how one moment of infamy can change it all.

Chelsea's latest multi-million pound signing has been the subject of much hot air this January. Ben Shave provides the substance.

Ah, that most un-Brazilian of Brazilian midfielders.  Here's Adamo Digby.

Last weekend Fluminense wrapped up their first title for over 25 years. This time last year, they'd barely escaped relegation. Jack Lang has the story.

Zico. Pelé. Socrates. Falcao. Alan? IBWM likes to handle the big issues so here's another - John Dobson wonders where all the great Brazilian nicknames have gone.

Chelsea might be in 'crisis', but don't let it fool you- the Premiership title race is as inferior as ever, when compared with its South American contemporary. Welcome to IBWM, Matthew Horton.

The game is too far back to stand out in the memory of many football fans, but the 1938 World Cup clash between Poland and Brazil was a classic.  What went before and after for Poland puts football in a little more context.  Here's Juliet Jacques.

With Brazil set to face arch-rivals Argentina on November 17, what better moment to take a closer look at the two ‘hermanos’ currently lighting up the Campeonato Brasileiro? Jack Lang reports.

There's never a dull moment with Jonathan Reis, a talented but troubled Brazilian. Tom Archer reports on how PSV Eindhoven have rallied around to support their player, with spectacular results.

Last night, a relatively small crowd at Derby County's Pride Park caught a glimpse of the new and emerging Brazil.  Freed from the shackles of Dunga's stewardship, a new generation of Brazilian superstars are emerging under Mano Menezes.  Jack Lang reports.

Chelsea have been all over Neymar for months now.  Despite the appearance of a happy ship at Santos just weeks ago, it hasn't taken long for the wheels to come off.  At the centre of the storm?  We'll let Jack Lang explain.

There was a time that combining the words 'goalkeeper' and 'Brazil' raised many a chuckle across world football.  Times have changed, but one South American custodian in particular is moving onto legendary status.  If you don't know about him, let Jack Lang tell you more.

The Campeonato Brasileiro reached its halfway point this weekend after 19 action-packed rounds. What better moment then to reflect on the action and hand out the IBWM mid-season awards.  Over to your host, Jack Lang in Rio.

With a mix of old and new, Brazil's Internacional lifted the Copa Libertadores this week.  Reporting from Rio, Jack Lang looks at the Inter success story.

Brazilian club Santos have enjoyed one of their most successful seasons since the days of Pelé.  Does it have to end?  Jack Lang reports from Rio.

It's all 4-2-2-2 and defensive midfielders these days, even in the previously flamboyant surroundings of Brazil's Serie A.  IBWM's Brazil correspondent Jack Lang laments the death of the Brazilian wide man.