Portugal-Brazil Promises Plenty At WCup

DURBAN, South Africa _ Even without one of world football’s biggest stars, Portugal’s World Cup clash with Brazil promises a feast of skillful football as both teams seek to win and avoid a possible round of 16 clash with Spain.

Not surprisingly, given the pedigree of both teams and their close cultural and historical ties, the match between Brazil and Portugal was one of the first World Cup matches to sell out.

The luster was taken off slightly when midfielder Kaka was sent off in the 88th minute of Brazil’s 3-1 defeat of Ivory Coast, meaning he will miss a showdown with Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in Durban