
Wagner laments sending off
Fluminense midfielder Wagner has revealed his disappointment at being sent off against Arsenal di Sarandi in the Copa Libertadores.

Santos agree loan-deal for former Arsenal youngster Juan
São Paulo left full-back and midfielder, Juan, is set to join Santos on a season-long loan which will provide the Peixe experienced cover for the injured Léo.

Back of the net - Condom brand to sponsor Corinthians
Corinthians have announced that for this weekend's fixture with São Paulo, the club's main shirt sponsor will be condom brand Jontex.

Vasco lose Libertadores opener against Nacional
Vasco's 2012 Copa Libertadores campaign started off with a 2-1 defeat to Nacional at the São Januário.

Bolivia announce friendly against Brazil
The Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) have announced that their national team will take on Brazil in a friendly in Bolivia.

Thiago Silva keen to play at the 2012 Olympics
AC Milan defender Thiago Silva has revealed his desire to play for Brazil at the 2012 Olympics games.

Abel Braga criticises Leandro Euzebio red-card
After a game in which his side won 1-0 with just nine men, Abel Braga has heavily criticised his centre-back Leandro Euzebio for the manner of his dismissal.

São Paulo look to future with no holding midfielder
São Paulo will test out a new set-up on Thursday night, featuring four ball-playing midfielders in a diamond, rather than utilise a holding midfielder.

Deco: It was important to get off to a winning start in the Libertadores
Midfielder Deco insists it was important for Fluminense to get off to a winning start in the Copa Libertadores.

Fluminense 1-0 Arsenal di Sarandí
Tonight saw the start of the Copa Libertadores group-stages and Fluminense are the first of the Brazilian sides in action, taking on Argentinian side Arsenal at the Engenhão.

Borges: Vasco must not become obsessed with the Libertadores
Coach Cristóvão Borges has warned Vasco fans not to become obsessed with the Copa Libertadores.

Flamengo split with Traffic and will take sole control of Ronaldinho's wages
Flamengo have announced they have split from a deal with rights agency Traffic and will look to pay Ronaldinho's €525k-a-month wages themselves.

Ronaldinho misses majority of training on first day under new coach
Ronaldinho has caused a stir in the Brazilian press by missing the majority of his first training session under new Flamengo boss Joel Santana.





















































































