The Elastico Podcast: Shakhtar's wonder scouts

By Christopher Atkins 2012-10-31 12:00:09
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The world's only English language Brazilian football podcast

Sambafoot's Christopher Atkins is joined by Rio Coimbra (The Elastico) for another edition of our weekly podcast focusing on the crazy world of Brazilian football.

This week on the show:

  1. All the latest news from the Brasileirão
  2. Flamengo lurch into crisis once more
  3. Champions in China and the return of Conca?
  4. Shakhtar Donetsk and their Brazilian army


     

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    Latest News.

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    • Seleção
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    May 24, 2013
    11:00Brasileirão Preview 2013 (F-N)
    10:00Barcelona star Xavi urges Thiago Alcantara to be patient
    09:00Málaga defender Weligton focused on Europa League qualification
    09:00Felipe Melo happy to remain with Juventus, says agent
    08:00Neymar's father says his son's transfer saga is over
    May 23, 2013
    21:30Chelsea's Lucas Piazon linked to Liverpool - report
    19:45Flamengo midfielder Ibson close to joining Corinthians
    19:00Zé Roberto reveals he considered retiring after Grêmio’s Libertadores exit
    18:50Cafu: Scolari knows what he is doing
    18:40Cafu to support Bayern Munich in the Champions League final
    18:20Manchester City deny interest in Neymar
    18:15Dani Alves: Neymar would make Barca more competitive
    17:37Barcelona monitor Marquinhos situation at Roma - reports
    17:00Brasileirão Preview 2013 (A-C)
    16:26United, City and Bayern target Barcelona's Thiago - reports
    16:02Bayern Munich's Dante: Lewandowski is best striker in the world
    16:00Paolo Guerrero happy with life at Corinthians
    15:43Barcelona star Messi "proud" to take Ronaldinho's No.10 shirt
    14:00Felipe Melo admits high salary may prevent move to São Paulo
    12:30Jerome Valcke says six stadiums are ready for Confederations Cup
    12:00Grêmio unlikely to make André Santos loan permanent
    11:30Joinville keeper Ivan says Neymar is leaving Santos
    11:00Dante warns of "dangerous" Dortmund ahead of Champions League final
    10:30Carlos Alberto acquitted of doping charges
    08:55Copa Libertadores: Fluminense 0-0 Olimpia
    08:30Tottenham expected to go back in for Leandro Damiao – Report
    08:30Dedé happy with Cruzeiro debut
    May 22, 2013
    23:35Luís Fabiano admits he might leave São Paulo
    23:19Málaga's Weligton: It's the right time to sell Isco
    21:40Brazilians score as Shakhtar win Ukrainian Cup
    21:25Adriano extends Barcelona contract
    20:45Santos reject €20m Barcelona bid for Neymar
    20:23Leonardo could replace Ancelotti as coach of PSG
    20:06Barcelona too late for Thiago Silva, says agent
    19:55Copa Libertadores: Fluminense v Olimpia preview
    19:52Santos star Neymar: Everything will be alright
    19:30Grêmio striker Hernán Barcos vows to end goal drought
    19:23Barcelona defender Adriano extends contract until 2017
    19:03São Paulo’s Jadson believes they need to ‘think of titles’
    16:00Valencia goalkeeper Diego Alves linked to Fiorentina and PSG
    14:00Argentine midfielder Cañete set to join Portuguesa
    10:00Brazil president declares Brazil ready for Confederations Cup
    09:30Arena Pernambucano becomes sixth World Cup stadium to open for business
    09:00Real and Barça set to swoop for Chelsea's David Luiz - reports
    08:30Corinthians' Pato: we can achieve success this year
    08:00Neymar would take Europe by storm says Lucas Moura
    May 21, 2013
    22:30If Santos want, Neymar will leave, says his agent
    21:00Conca set to stay in China until end of contract
    20:30Corinthians' Pato believes Seleção will benefit from Confederations Cup
    20:05Lionel Messi excited at possibility of Neymar moving to Barcelona
    May 23, 2013
    18:50Cafu: Scolari knows what he is doing
    12:30Jerome Valcke says six stadiums are ready for Confederations Cup
    May 22, 2013
    10:00Brazil president declares Brazil ready for Confederations Cup
    09:30Arena Pernambucano becomes sixth World Cup stadium to open for business
    May 21, 2013
    20:30Corinthians' Pato believes Seleção will benefit from Confederations Cup
    19:40Iniesta: It would be a dream to play against Brazil in the Maracana
    18:00England's Andy Carroll ruled out of Brazil clash with injury
    May 20, 2013
    17:30England call up Man City's Rodwell for Brazil clash
    16:01Scolari reveals talks with Barca president about Neymar
    May 19, 2013
    11:01Brazilian president opens Brasilia World Cup stadium
    May 17, 2013
    16:00FIFA president Joseph Blatter given title of 'citizen of São Paulo'
    11:30England boss Hodgson: No time for "experimentation"
    11:00Hodgson: Andy Carroll could provide "different dimension" against Brazil
    10:30England boss Roy Hodgson defends McCarthy call-up ahead of Seleção clash
    May 16, 2013
    18:37England and France name squads to face Brazil
    18:07FIFA assured over 2014 World Cup opening venue
    16:00Ronaldinho still hopeful of World Cup call up
    14:00Pelé opposes privatization of the Maracanã stadium
    12:00Bayern's Luiz Gustavo backs under-fire Seleção boss Scolari
    May 15, 2013
    20:15Atlético Mineiro star Bernard says Ronaldinho congratulated him on Brazil call-up
    12:00Ramires' wife hits out at CBF over husband's omission
    10:30Seleção boss Scolari backs Neymar to rediscover form
    May 14, 2013
    22:52Opinion: What direction are the Seleção heading in?
    18:43São Paulo forward Jadson celebrates his call up for the Seleção
    18:27Grêmio midfielder Fernando delighted with Confederations Cup selection
    17:53Brazil coach Scolari: We have a starting line-up
    16:30Scolari announces 23-man Brazil squad for Confederations Cup
    10:45Scolari set to announce Seleção squad for Confederations cup
    May 13, 2013
    22:13FIFA appoint Confederations Cup officials
    16:00Parreira: Six players already guaranteed in 2014 World Cup squad
    May 12, 2013
    11:46FIFA 're-evaluating' use of caxirola instruments at Confederations Cup
    May 11, 2013
    10:40Police ban 'Brazilian vuvuzelas' from stadium
    10:17Brazil captain Thiago Silva urges fans to have patience with Neymar
    09:37Brazil judge suspends 'privatisation' of Maracanã stadium
    May 10, 2013
    10:30FIFA concerned over Maracanã progress
    May 08, 2013
    11:00FIFA concerned at progress in São Paulo's Arena de Itaquera
    08:30Brazil youth national team player Michael fails drug test for cocaine
    May 07, 2013
    08:30Brazil expects to receive 600,000 tourists during World Cup
    00:05Brazil FA president rules out sacking Seleção manager Scolari
    May 06, 2013
    21:00Buffon: I would like to meet Brazil in Confederations Cup final
    May 03, 2013
    22:20Brazil squad announced for Toulon Tournament
    April 30, 2013
    16:00Mano Menezes: Brazil have stagnated under Scolari
    14:00Parreira believes Brazil are on the right path
    10:00Former FIFA president João Havelange resigns in light of bribery scandal
    April 28, 2013
    21:30Brazil U17s draw 2-2 with Paraguay in South American Championship
    16:00Scolari says he already knows Brazil's Confederations Cup squad
    11:30Brazil legend Rivelino laments "unstylish" Seleção
    11:00Seleção legend Romario slams "imbecile" Pelé
    April 27, 2013
    16:00Former Brazil manager Dunga urges fans to support the national team
    00:15Brazil announce friendly with Portugal in September
    May 24, 2013
    11:00Brasileirão Preview 2013 (F-N)
    May 23, 2013
    19:00Zé Roberto reveals he considered retiring after Grêmio’s Libertadores exit
    17:00Brasileirão Preview 2013 (A-C)
    12:00Grêmio unlikely to make André Santos loan permanent
    11:30Joinville keeper Ivan says Neymar is leaving Santos
    10:30Carlos Alberto acquitted of doping charges
    08:55Copa Libertadores: Fluminense 0-0 Olimpia
    May 22, 2013
    20:45Santos reject €20m Barcelona bid for Neymar
    19:55Copa Libertadores: Fluminense v Olimpia preview
    19:30Grêmio striker Hernán Barcos vows to end goal drought
    19:03São Paulo’s Jadson believes they need to ‘think of titles’
    08:30Corinthians' Pato: we can achieve success this year
    08:00Neymar would take Europe by storm says Lucas Moura
    May 21, 2013
    19:53Real Madrid target Chelsea star David Luiz to replace Pepe
    19:30Parreira: Neymar needs to leave Santos
    19:07Leandro Damião a doubt for Inter’s opening game against Vitória
    10:30Corinthians play down reports of Paulinho's departure
    May 20, 2013
    23:05Marcelo Moreno focused ahead of Flamengo debut
    21:05Corinthians striker Emerson Sheik sends title warning to rivals
    20:40Lazio president Claudio Lotito on Hernanes: He is not on the market
    20:25Luxemburgo could be sacked as Grêmio coach on Monday
    20:10Grêmio’s Zé Roberto calls for fans support during Brasileirão
    16:45Internacional boss Dunga admits Robinho interest
    15:00PSG director Leonardo: Ancelotti has asked to leave for Real Madrid
    14:00Santos manager Muricy Ramalho admits Corinthians deserved Paulistão title
    May 19, 2013
    22:00Campeonato Mineiro: Atlético crowned Mineiro champions
    10:00Agent denies Roma interest in Atlético Mineiro's Marcos Rocha
    09:30Neymar will see out Santos contract to 2014 says father
    May 18, 2013
    21:00Fluminense win Rio de Janeiro Under 20 Championship
    May 17, 2013
    10:00Copa Libertadores: Grêmio crashes out to Santa Fe
    May 16, 2013
    20:47Marseille make Internacional striker Leandro Damião their top target - Report
    20:30Corinthians midfielder Ralf refuses to blame ref for Libertadores elimination
    19:55Grêmio striker Hernan Barcos says there is no room for mistakes against Santa Fe
    19:35PSG star Lucas Moura pays tribute to David Beckham
    13:00Ex-Barça boss Carles Rexach: Neymar would be a great alternative to Messi
    12:30PSG's Lucas Moura: Neymar will know when time is right to leave Brazil
    11:00Neymar talks will wait until after Paulista final says father
    08:30Flamengo set to announce new right-back
    May 15, 2013
    22:50São Paulo’s Jadson caps great week with selection for Paulista team of the season
    22:15Corinthians striker Emerson ahead of Boca tie: I’m feeling something
    22:10Internacional targeting Milan forward Robinho - report
    21:27Barcelona midfielder Xavi praises Neymar: He’s a great player
    21:12Grêmio defender Werley puts scoring touch down to extra training
    20:42Agent of Neymar denies the Santos star will leave this summer
    May 14, 2013
    11:30Santos demands €50m for Barcelona target Neymar - reports
    11:00Neymar to Bayern a done deal claims ex-Santos official
    May 13, 2013
    22:00Corinthians defender Paulo André praises teammate Paulinho
    20:17Independiente Santa Fe aim to restrict Grêmio midfielders Elano and Ze Roberto
    11:30Flamengo dismiss Ferdinand and César reports
    09:00Corinthians 2-1 Santos: Advantage Timão after first leg of Paulistão final
    May 24, 2013
    10:00Barcelona star Xavi urges Thiago Alcantara to be patient
    09:00Felipe Melo happy to remain with Juventus, says agent
    09:00Málaga defender Weligton focused on Europa League qualification
    08:00Neymar's father says his son's transfer saga is over
    May 23, 2013
    21:30Chelsea's Lucas Piazon linked to Liverpool - report
    19:45Flamengo midfielder Ibson close to joining Corinthians
    18:40Cafu to support Bayern Munich in the Champions League final
    18:20Manchester City deny interest in Neymar
    18:15Dani Alves: Neymar would make Barca more competitive
    17:37Barcelona monitor Marquinhos situation at Roma - reports
    16:26United, City and Bayern target Barcelona's Thiago - reports
    16:02Bayern Munich's Dante: Lewandowski is best striker in the world
    16:00Paolo Guerrero happy with life at Corinthians
    15:43Barcelona star Messi "proud" to take Ronaldinho's No.10 shirt
    14:00Felipe Melo admits high salary may prevent move to São Paulo
    11:00Dante warns of "dangerous" Dortmund ahead of Champions League final
    08:30Dedé happy with Cruzeiro debut
    08:30Tottenham expected to go back in for Leandro Damiao – Report
    May 22, 2013
    23:35Luís Fabiano admits he might leave São Paulo
    23:19Málaga's Weligton: It's the right time to sell Isco
    21:40Brazilians score as Shakhtar win Ukrainian Cup
    21:25Adriano extends Barcelona contract
    20:23Leonardo could replace Ancelotti as coach of PSG
    20:06Barcelona too late for Thiago Silva, says agent
    19:52Santos star Neymar: Everything will be alright
    19:23Barcelona defender Adriano extends contract until 2017
    16:00Valencia goalkeeper Diego Alves linked to Fiorentina and PSG
    14:00Argentine midfielder Cañete set to join Portuguesa
    09:00Real and Barça set to swoop for Chelsea's David Luiz - reports
    May 21, 2013
    22:30If Santos want, Neymar will leave, says his agent
    21:00Conca set to stay in China until end of contract
    20:05Lionel Messi excited at possibility of Neymar moving to Barcelona
    16:00Seedorf plans to see out his contract with Botafogo
    14:00Grêmio rule out sacking manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo
    13:30Felipe Melo: Inter remind me of my Juventus
    13:00Leonardo: Thiago Silva and Ibrahimovic will not leave PSG
    11:15Fernandinho tweets desire to join Man City
    10:00Liverpool boss Rodgers hails Coutinho impact
    09:40Roberto Carlos set to takeover as coach of Sivasspor
    00:15Seedorf named best player of the 2013 Carioca league
    May 20, 2013
    23:20Dedé eager for Cruzeiro debut
    20:40Santos striker André set to join Vasco on loan
    18:30Lucas hails Liverpool teammate Carragher
    18:00Lucas pledges to improve next season for Liverpool
    17:12Juan Jesus: Inter will come back stronger next season
    17:00David Luiz: Chelsea need to win trophies every year
    16:32Neymar: Paulista defeat was not my last game for Santos
    16:00Porto goalkeeper Hélton rules out return to Vasco
    08:30Ronaldinho delighted with first title at Atlético Mineiro
    May 19, 2013
    23:45Corinthians president rules out selling Leverkusen target Romarinho

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