Venezuela's draw with Brazil was no fluke - it's proof of their U20 plan

To watch the 2019 Copa America, sign up for ESPN+. On the eve of his team's match against the Copa America hosts, Venezuela coach Rafael Dudamel confessed that he had grown up supporting Brazil. It is a story common to his generation: Brazil were the glamorous multi-world champions, Venezuela the perennial whipping boys. Cheering for Brazil was a way for Venezuelans to feel involved with the World Cup. The idea that their own team could compete with the Selecao was ludicrous. As the national team goalkeeper in the 1990s, Dudamel was on the end of...

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