RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With Olympic gold finally in hand, the pressure is squarely on Brazil's senior team now.
The home of "Jogo Bonito" is considered by many to be the most powerful soccer nation in the world. The Brazilians have won a record five World Cup titles, eight Copa America championships and now an Olympic gold medal — at their home Olympics, no less.
"Now we need to look toward the future," said Rogerio Micale, the coach of Brazil's Olympic team. "Not only to the next match, but to the future of the national team.