The Brazilian national team stands as one of the most successful sides in international football history. From 1950 to 2002, they claimed five of the 13 World Cups contested and reached the final in two others. What set them apart, however, was the flair and style with which they achieved it.

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Today, however, the Seleção find themselves caught in a dilemma—torn between the free-flowing “Joga Bonita” football of their domestic league and the tactical pragmatism of European football, where the majority of their squad now plays.

Watch Tifo Football explain what’s gone wrong with the Brazilian outfit.

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