Gylmar dos Santos Neves, known simply as Gilmar, was a Brazilian footballer who played goalkeeper for Corinthians and Santos and was a member of the Brazil national team in three World Cups. He was elected the best Brazilian goalkeeper of the 20th century and one of the best in the world by the IFFHS. He is remembered for his sober style on the pitch and his peaceful personality.
Football is the most popular sport in Italy. The Italy national football team is considered to be one of the best national teams in the world. They have won the FIFA World Cup four times, trailing only Brazil, runners-up in two finals and reaching a third place (1990) and a fourth place (1978). They have also won two European Championships, also appearing in two finals, finished third at the Confederations Cup (2013), won one Olympic football tournament (1936) and two Central European International Cups.
Júlio César Soares de Espíndola, known as Júlio César, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Cláudio André Mergen Taffarel is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and is the goalkeeping coach of English Premier League club Liverpool and the Brazil national team. During an 18-year career he played professionally for five different clubs in both Brazil and Europe. He began his senior career in 1985 with Brazilian side Internacional, whereas his latter clubs were Parma, Reggiana, Atlético Mineiro, and Galatasaray; he ended his career in 2003, after a second spell with Italian team Parma.
Nélson de Jesus Silva, better known simply as Dida, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. After starting his senior club career in Brazil in the early 1990s with Vitória, Dida became a penalty kick-saving specialist with Cruzeiro and Corinthians. He is perhaps best remembered for his ten-year stint with AC Milan from 2000 to 2010, where he established himself as one of the world's best goalkeepers and won multiple trophies and individual awards with the club.
Jesús Luis "Koldo" Álvarez de Eulate Güergue is a former footballer who played as a goalkeeper, currently manager of Andorra.
Carlos Roberto Rocha Gallo, known as Carlos, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in football at the 1975 Pan American Games.
Luis Gabelo Conejo Jiménez is a Costa Rican former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Miguel Ángel Pinto Jerez is a Chilean football goalkeeper who plays for Chilean club Coquimbo Unido.
Rodrigo Barbosa Tabata or simply Rodrigo Tabata, is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Qatari club Al Sadd. Born in Brazil, he played for the Qatar national team.
Seven-a-side football is one of the minifootball variations of football, which is played among seven players in each team. In the game consists of one goalkeeper and six outfield players. The pitch of seven-a-side football is bigger than that of five-a-side football, ranging from 50-65 yards in length and 25-50 yards in width respectively.
Weverton Pereira da Silva, simply known as Weverton, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Palmeiras and the Brazil national team.
Marcos Luis Rocha Aquino is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Palmeiras as a right back.
The Brazil men's national water polo team represents Brazil in international men's water polo competitions and friendly matches.
Brazil sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China The country debuted in the Games in 1972 and 2008 was its 10th participation.
Rodrigo Moreno Machado, known as Rodrigo, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker or winger for Premier League club Leeds United and the Spain national team.
Norberto Murara Neto, commonly known as Neto, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for and captains Premier League club AFC Bournemouth.
The SAFF Women's Championship, also called the South Asian Football Federation Women's Cup, is a competition for women's national football teams governed by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). All seven members are eligible to participate in the tournament.
Álisson Ramsés Becker, known as Alisson Becker or simply Alisson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Liverpool and the Brazil national team. He is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world due to his distribution and ability in one-on-one situations.
William Vanzela is a Brazil-born Italian goalkeeper who has been a long term goalkeeper of Baltimore Blast at Major Arena Soccer League. He has also played in Paraná Clube prior to joining the Blast. He was selected to represent Italy in the FIF7 Mundialito 2011 held in Brazil where they won the Championship. He was also awarded the best goalkeeper for 2 consecutive season in FIF7 from 2011-2012 and in 2013 he join Lazio (7v7) club and play in FIF7 World Club Championship.
