Big Phil is managing a Brazil team that always expect to win it all, and the fact they are hosting the tournament this year only adds to the pressure of Scolari and company. Fortunately, he has something most active managers cant claim; a World Cup title. Scolari managed Brazil to the title in 2002, and then took Portugal to a fourth place finish in the 2006 World Cup, not to mention their runner up finish at Euro 2004, a tournament, by the way, that took place in Portugal. Plus, he went 30-4-4 with a team from Uzbekistan! OK, that may not be the highlight of his career, but as a national team manager, few can claim the success of Scolari. The only caveat to his resume is the fact that Brazil tends to have a lot of talent on hand. Scolari certainly knows how to handle it, at least.
