"The victory for Brazil in the Confederations Cup, dominating Spain 3-0 in the tournament finale, felt like a throwback to a previous generation in the footballing nation's illustrious history. Not only did Brazil win a (relatively) major trophy, but the Samba Kings did it with panache, decimating a stalwart Spanish side and sending a message to the rest of the world that Brazil plans to do more than just host the 2014 World Cup." ?