The Elastico Podcast: Shakhtar's wonder scouts

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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

    Internacional demand €18m to sell Fred to Shakhtar

    Rodrigo Moledo leaves Internacional to join Metalist

    Brazil 2-0 Mexico: David Luiz confirms broken nose

    Brazil 2-0 Mexico: Neymar hails supporters

    Brazil 2-0 Mexico: Neymar shines to light up Confederations Cup

    FT: Brazil 2-0 Mexico (Fortaleza, Confederations Cup)

    Live text commentary of Brazil v Mexico in the Confederations Cup...

    Brazil-Mexico: Neymar voices support for protests

    Pelé: Bayern are not the best team in Europe

    Brazil-Mexico: Juninho urges Seleção squad to protest

    Brazil-Mexico: Thousands of protesters block stadium in Fortaleza

    Former coach slams 'selfish' Nigeria

    Thiago must be patient at Barca, warns Piqué

    Brazil-Mexico: De La Torre confident of Olympic repeat

    Confederations Cup: Scolari calls for calm from protestors

    Agent: No offer from Barcelona for Dória

    Brazil legend Cafu reveals Roma contact

    Spain U21 captain Thiago Alcântara thanks team-mates

    Agent laughs off Ronaldinho to Turkey reports

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    June 20, 2013
    00:25Internacional demand €18m to sell Fred to Shakhtar
    00:15Rodrigo Moledo leaves Internacional to join Metalist
    June 19, 2013
    23:58Brazil 2-0 Mexico: David Luiz confirms broken nose
    23:30Brazil 2-0 Mexico: Neymar hails supporters
    22:20Internacional turn down Besiktas offer for Fabrício
    22:19Brazil 2-0 Mexico: Neymar shines to light up Confederations Cup
    21:55FT: Brazil 2-0 Mexico (Fortaleza, Confederations Cup)
    19:10Brazil-Mexico: Neymar voices support for protests
    18:55Pelé: Bayern are not the best team in Europe
    18:13Brazil-Mexico: Juninho urges Seleção squad to protest
    17:39Brazil-Mexico: Thousands of protesters block stadium in Fortaleza
    17:34Former coach slams 'selfish' Nigeria
    17:25Thiago must be patient at Barca, warns Piqué
    16:30Brazil-Mexico: De La Torre confident of Olympic repeat
    14:21Confederations Cup: Scolari calls for calm from protestors
    14:00Agent: No offer from Barcelona for Dória
    12:53Brazil legend Cafu reveals Roma contact
    12:00Spain U21 captain Thiago Alcântara thanks team-mates
    11:40Agent laughs off Ronaldinho to Turkey reports
    08:30Brazil star David Luiz: We all want to face Spain
    08:15Romário expresses support for Brazilian protesters
    00:15Rivaldo: Brazil not able to host the World Cup
    June 18, 2013
    23:05René Simões appointed Atlético Goianiense manager
    21:58Italian coach Serse Cosmi linked with Santos job
    20:15Internacional could sell Fred due to lack of offers for Leandro Damião - report
    20:14Thiago Alcântara hat-trick helps Spain retain Under-21 crown
    17:16Santos suggest Robinho is still too expensive
    16:00United target Thiago Alcântara wants to leave Barcelona - reports
    14:34Adriano signs six-month deal at Internacional - reports
    14:00Santos midfielder Arouca hopeful of Brazil call-up
    13:57Uruguay's Lugano believes Spain are better than Brazil
    13:28Corinthians dismiss Kaká speculation
    13:00Júlio César: Balotelli won't waste his potential like Adriano
    12:33Tottenham 'only contenders' to sign Bernard, says agent
    12:00Napoli interested in Santos' Rafael - report
    11:30Tottenham set to meet £17m buyout clause for Paulinho - report
    11:15Confederations Cup: Football authorities play down Brazil protests
    11:00FIFA's Valcke: Brazil 2014 will leave a legacy
    10:38Brazil defender Marcelo: Seleção prepared for anyone
    10:30FIFA's Valcke criticises condition of pitches in Brazil
    10:00Confederations Cup wrap: Super Eagles down Tahiti
    00:15Confederations Cup: Protests reach Brazil national team hotel
    June 17, 2013
    23:18Corinthians expecting Tottenham bid for Paulinho
    22:05Flamengo cancel Renato Abreu's contract
    21:05Santos cease negotiations with Marcelo Bielsa
    20:49Dortmund CEO slams Felipe Santana over Klopp comments
    19:47Shakhtar GM claims Paulinho has signed Inter pre-contract
    16:35Spain's Soldado aiming for Confederations Cup glory at the Maracanã
    16:18Flamengo considering move for Wolfsburg's Diego
    15:45Shakhtar the perfect stepping stone for Brazilians says Eduardo
    June 19, 2013
    23:58Brazil 2-0 Mexico: David Luiz confirms broken nose
    23:30Brazil 2-0 Mexico: Neymar hails supporters
    22:19Brazil 2-0 Mexico: Neymar shines to light up Confederations Cup
    21:55FT: Brazil 2-0 Mexico (Fortaleza, Confederations Cup)
    19:10Brazil-Mexico: Neymar voices support for protests
    18:13Brazil-Mexico: Juninho urges Seleção squad to protest
    17:39Brazil-Mexico: Thousands of protesters block stadium in Fortaleza
    17:34Former coach slams 'selfish' Nigeria
    16:30Brazil-Mexico: De La Torre confident of Olympic repeat
    14:21Confederations Cup: Scolari calls for calm from protestors
    08:30Brazil star David Luiz: We all want to face Spain
    08:15Romário expresses support for Brazilian protesters
    00:15Rivaldo: Brazil not able to host the World Cup
    June 18, 2013
    14:00Santos midfielder Arouca hopeful of Brazil call-up
    13:57Uruguay's Lugano believes Spain are better than Brazil
    11:15Confederations Cup: Football authorities play down Brazil protests
    11:00FIFA's Valcke: Brazil 2014 will leave a legacy
    10:38Brazil defender Marcelo: Seleção prepared for anyone
    10:30FIFA's Valcke criticises condition of pitches in Brazil
    10:00Confederations Cup wrap: Super Eagles down Tahiti
    00:15Confederations Cup: Protests reach Brazil national team hotel
    June 17, 2013
    16:35Spain's Soldado aiming for Confederations Cup glory at the Maracanã
    13:18Brazil legend Cafu warns Balotelli to control his temper
    09:30Confederations Cup wrap: Italy and Spain win
    June 16, 2013
    22:30Confederations Cup: Police clashes with protesters near Maracanã
    18:31Italy's Andrea Pirlo thrilled to play at the Maracanã
    13:30Brazil 3-0 Japan: Confederations Cup opener hit with protests
    12:13Brazil 3-0 Japan: Japan players accept 'complete defeat'
    11:55Brazil 3-0 Japan: I've almost found my best XI, says Scolari
    11:15Brazil 3-0 Japan: We only showed 50% of what we can do, says Zaccheroni
    10:30Brazil 3-0 Japan: Neymar insists he's '100% ready' for Mexico clash
    10:00Brazil 3-0 Japan: Hernanes says the Seleção 'can win the World Cup'
    08:30Brazil 3-0 Japan: Scolari believes Brazil can keep improving
    00:15Brazil 3-0 Japan: Neymar pleased with performance
    June 15, 2013
    23:00Valais Youth Cup: Brazil beat Ghana on penalties to win title
    22:00FT: Brazil 3-0 Japan (Brasília, Confederations Cup)
    22:00Brazil 3-0 Japan: Seleção sweep aside Japan in three-goal rout
    17:27Dunga: Confederations Cup will help Brazil mature
    17:12Scolari: We must win opening Confederations Cup match
    13:09Hulk focused on pleasing Scolari and not fans
    11:25David Luiz happy to play Brazil midfield role
    11:07Brazil legend Cafu motivates the Seleção
    June 14, 2013
    22:55Protests mar Confederations Cup build-up
    22:48Neymar: Seleção are a united group
    19:33Ball issues could disrupt Brazil's Confederations Cup chances
    19:17Spain's Mata can't wait to play in 'mythical' Maracanã
    17:24Fifa president Sepp Blatter satisfied with Brazil's preparations
    13:00Zico questions Neymar and Balotelli's off-field activities
    12:41Luis Suárez hoping to fire Uruguay to glory in Brazil
    11:00FIFA intervene in Nigeria 'strike' before Confederations Cup
    June 19, 2013
    18:55Pelé: Bayern are not the best team in Europe
    11:40Agent laughs off Ronaldinho to Turkey reports
    June 18, 2013
    21:58Italian coach Serse Cosmi linked with Santos job
    13:28Corinthians dismiss Kaká speculation
    12:00Napoli interested in Santos' Rafael - report
    11:30Tottenham set to meet £17m buyout clause for Paulinho - report
    June 17, 2013
    11:30Lazio deny PSG offer for Hernanes
    10:15Cruyff: Barcelona must be patient with Neymar
    June 13, 2013
    23:00Former Brazil manager Mano Menezes appointed Flamengo boss
    17:31Marcelo Bielsa in talks to become Santos coach - reports
    10:00Tottenham no longer interested in Leandro Damião - report
    09:30Brasileirão wrap: Santos pile misery on Atlético
    June 11, 2013
    11:00FIFA president made honorary citizen of São Paulo
    June 10, 2013
    21:30Cruzeiro to face Fluminense in friendy in USA
    14:00Flamengo considering move for Felipe Melo - report
    11:00Brasileirão wrap: Coritiba continue fine form to go top
    June 09, 2013
    09:00Brasileirão wrap: Botafogo overtakes Cruzeiro to go top
    June 08, 2013
    16:00Corinthians happy with Pato, says club director
    08:30Vasco's director René Simões sacked
    June 07, 2013
    09:15Brasileirão wrap: Fluminense stunned by Coritiba
    08:15Santos' Walter Montillo set for Argentina call up
    June 06, 2013
    15:41Sambafoot develop strategic partnership between Fluminense and FC Istres
    11:15Flamengo manager Jorginho sacked
    11:00Brasileirão wrap: Cruzeiro beat Corinthians to go top
    June 04, 2013
    11:15Mano Menezes linked with Porto job
    10:28EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool interested in Grêmio's Matheus Biteco
    10:00Brazil legend Roberto Carlos appointed Sivasspor coach
    June 03, 2013
    23:15Italy set to face Haiti at Vasco São Januário stadium
    22:45Arsenal and Denilson part ways after contract termination
    22:25Grêmio's Fernando keen on Napoli move
    21:45Barcelona confirm friendlies with Santos
    June 02, 2013
    23:45Rio clubs to play at Maracanã after Confederations Cup, says vice-governor
    22:17Botafogo look to maintain focus against 'weaker' opponents
    02:33Botafogo secure a win against Cruzeiro
    01:36Dinei double helps Vitória defeat Vasco da Gama
    June 01, 2013
    12:00Real Madrid's Marcelo 'happy' for Neymar
    11:00Schalke's Felipe Santana reveals intention to apply for German citizenship
    10:30Santos in talks with AC Milan for Robinho says president
    10:00PSG's Thiago Motta: Mourinho provokes 'agitation'
    09:02Figueirense maintain perfect record in Serie B with victory over Sport
    May 31, 2013
    19:28Internacional ease to victory over Criciuma
    18:51Muricy Ramalho sacked by Santos
    12:45Thursday's Brasileirão wrap: Internacional seize comfortable win
    May 30, 2013
    22:04PSG director Leonardo handed nine-month suspension
    13:58Barcelona to present Neymar on Monday
    09:00Wednesday's Brasileirão wrap: São Paulo crush Vasco
    01:28Santos begin life after Neymar with defeat to Botafogo
    May 29, 2013
    14:18Bayern Munich president reveals Guardiola wanted to sign Neymar
    May 28, 2013
    11:00Atlético Madrid joins race for Tottenham target Damião - report
    May 27, 2013
    15:59Neymar's last game for Santos breaks box office records
    June 20, 2013
    00:25Internacional demand €18m to sell Fred to Shakhtar
    00:15Rodrigo Moledo leaves Internacional to join Metalist
    June 19, 2013
    22:20Internacional turn down Besiktas offer for Fabrício
    17:25Thiago must be patient at Barca, warns Piqué
    14:00Agent: No offer from Barcelona for Dória
    12:53Brazil legend Cafu reveals Roma contact
    12:00Spain U21 captain Thiago Alcântara thanks team-mates
    June 18, 2013
    23:05René Simões appointed Atlético Goianiense manager
    20:15Internacional could sell Fred due to lack of offers for Leandro Damião - report
    20:14Thiago Alcântara hat-trick helps Spain retain Under-21 crown
    17:16Santos suggest Robinho is still too expensive
    16:00United target Thiago Alcântara wants to leave Barcelona - reports
    14:34Adriano signs six-month deal at Internacional - reports
    13:00Júlio César: Balotelli won't waste his potential like Adriano
    12:33Tottenham 'only contenders' to sign Bernard, says agent
    June 17, 2013
    23:18Corinthians expecting Tottenham bid for Paulinho
    22:05Flamengo cancel Renato Abreu's contract
    21:05Santos cease negotiations with Marcelo Bielsa
    20:49Dortmund CEO slams Felipe Santana over Klopp comments
    19:47Shakhtar GM claims Paulinho has signed Inter pre-contract
    16:18Flamengo considering move for Wolfsburg's Diego
    15:45Shakhtar the perfect stepping stone for Brazilians says Eduardo
    14:00Palmeiras hope to extend loan deal for Kléber
    12:39Paulinho's future on hold until after Confederations Cup
    11:31Tottenham Hotspur eye Botafogo youngster Dória - report
    08:30Kaká linked to Corinthians - reports
    08:00Santiago Montoya happy with transfer to Vasco
    June 16, 2013
    21:03Dunga: Adriano deserves a second chance
    20:28Tottenham target Paulinho refutes transfer rumours
    18:45Chelsea star David Luiz impressed by PSG 'project'
    18:09Manchester United's Rafael aiming for more trophies next season
    16:44Atlético Mineiro reject £15m offer for Bernard from 'English club'
    14:00Porto join race to sign Atlético Mineiro's Bernard - report
    12:31Dunga: Balotelli can follow Pele in racism fight
    11:30PSG set up Lazio meeting to discuss Hernanes transfer - report
    11:17Thiago Alcântara praises Spain-U21 teammates
    11:00David Luiz: I have become a better player at Chelsea
    June 15, 2013
    22:30Marcelo Bielsa close to being named Santos manager - report
    18:00Milan chief set for Santos trip to complete Robinho sale - reports
    15:04Spurs target Paulinho confirms his agent is in England
    14:20Pele: Ronaldo deserved Ballon d'Or ahead of Messi
    14:03Wolfsburg's Diego rejects lucrative Qatar move - reports
    14:00Internacional hope to keep Fred despite interest from abroad
    12:45Liverpool's Lucas Leiva: Suarez exit would be a great loss
    11:30Tottenham keen on Corinthians' Paulinho - report
    10:30Rafinha wants stay at Bayern Munich
    10:30Ex-Arsenal midfielder Denilson signs contract with São Paulo - report
    10:00Schalke's Felipe Santana slams former coach Jurgen Klopp as 'stupid'
    01:15Corinthians dismiss Paulinho rumors - reports
    June 14, 2013
    23:40Internacional rule out signing Adriano
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