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After losing to Marseille 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday, Inter have now failed to win from their last seven games, drawing one and losing the remaining six. In an interview published on the clubs official website, César said that him and his team-mates must unite as one during this difficult period. ”This is […]
Grêmio, who only replaced their manager this week after poor form saw them only sneak into the knockout-stages, produced a fine performance with newly arrived Porto-loanee Souza central to their play. It was the Tricolor who took an early lead in somewhat fortunate fashion, as Léo Gago struck the post with a shot from just […]
Vagner Love gave Flamengo the lead in the 2nd minute with a strike from twenty yards, but just over ten minutes later Vasco managed to get back on level terms, after Juninho’s rebounded shot was headed in by Alecsandro. The Rubro Negro had a golden opportunity to re-take the lead ten minutes before the interval, […]
Now heading into a semi-final, Chelsea seemed dead and buried four minutes after half-time when Forest took a 3-0 lead, but it was soon to change. Ex-São Paulo man Piazon produced a neat turn and shot to put Chelsea back in contention before his team-mates completed the victory. A full report can be found here. […]
As in the match against Bragantino, Emerson Leão is set to utilise experienced Cícero through the centre of the attack, with Lucas Moura and Fernandinho in support. “It is a role function that I have played at other clubs and I see no problem,” said the former-Hertha Berlin man. “I’m here to help, and if […]
“It was a light workout, but important to play with a ball once more,” said the ‘Beast’. “It has been a difficult period and with every workout I feel better and happier. “I cannot wait to play again, to help Malaga to seek a place in the Champions League. The team is playing well and we […]
In an interview with the Corriere dello sport, the Brazilian international claimed the reigning Serie A champions had lacked the desire to win at the start of the 2011-12 campaign. ”We lacked the real hunger for success. We no longer had the same desire to win. This hunger for success is what makes the difference […]
City have filed a complaint to UEFA over ‘monkey’ chants directed at their striker Mario Balotelli, but Hulk thinks the home fans were chanting his name. ”In every game at the Dragão I hear that, especially when I take a corner – with the chants ‘Hulk, Hulk, Hulk, Hulk.’ I don’t think there was any […]
Luis has been outstanding during his loan spell with the Cruz de Malta, but is due to return to Lisbon in four months time. ”I’m calm, whether I renew or not. If it depended on me, I will do everything to stay, but it depends on Vasco and Benfica,” the 26-year-old told Globoesporte. Luis returned […]
The Elastico podcast is officially back for another season as we pick-up on the action so far in the 2012 Brazilian season. An episode packed with talking points, from the latest Brazil squad to the plight of Grêmio, host Christopher Atkins is joined by Rio Coimbra of theelastico.com to discuss all the action. Find out […]
The 21-year-old has been suffering from muscle pain in his right thigh and hasn’t been able to train with the Peixe since last week. Rafael has already been ruled out of the Santos’ Campeonato Paulista game against Comercial on Wednesday, and will be assessed by the clubs medical staff on Thursday – where a final […]
“I am very sad to lose not only one of the best midfielders in the squad, but to see the dream of a great guy ruined,” said Lucas on his Twitter, referring to Wellington as his ‘big brother’. “Surely God has something very special in store for him and he will soon be back, doing […]
The 59-year-old was favourite to take the job at the Olimpico after the sacking of Caio Junior on Monday. Luxemburgo, who was dismissed by Flamengo at the beginning of February after a series of high-profile problems at the Rio club, has signed a deal that runs until the end of the year. He will be […]
The IFFHS announced on Tuesday that the English Premier League leads the rankings, followed by Spains La Liga in second and Italy’s Serie A in third. The IFFHS top-ten domestic league rankings (2001-2011): 1. England 12619.0 2. Spain 12314.0 3. Italy 11513.0 4. Brazil 10256.0 5. Germany 10,115.0 6. France 9645.5 7. Argentina 9593.0 8. […]
Among the players that were chosen to perform in the parade were: Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Michael Owen, John Terry, Gordon Banks, Ronaldo, Pelé, Garrincha, Zico and many more.
The Benfica loanee, 26, was one of the revelations of last season at the São Januario, linking up with right-back Fágner to particular success, as Vasco achieved success on several fronts in an unprecedented campaign. The second-stage of the state-championships starting in two weeks will be the likely starting point for Eder Luis’ return to […]
Having appeared much more restrained in his celebrations on Sunday night than last year, it was assumed that the player would then be resting ahead of the important derby fixture with Vasco. It seems that Ronaldinho was only paying lip-service to the idea of resting, having attended once more. In the build up to a […]
The 71-year-old claims Barça’s success is due to the fact that the players in the team have played together for a long period of time. ”Barcelona’s style is the football people want to see and I really hope it’s the blueprint for the future. I really hope skill wins out over strength,” Pelé told FIFA’s […]
The former Brazil international was forced off in the 61st minute during Sunday’s La Liga match against Sporting Gijon. After undergoing an MRI scan on Monday, a statement on Atlético Madrid’s official website read: ”Diego Ribas suffered ruptured fibres in the quadriceps rectus muscle of the right thigh.” The club did not state how long […]
The 20-year-old Casemiro looks set to join up with the party in London and will have a chance to impress European suitors alongside the likes of Neymar, Lucas Moura and Leandro Damião in the prestigious sport event. “I think is the best group ever assembled, the strongest,” said the São Paulo midfielder. “There are players […]
When asked to describe the requirements for the man who would be getting the job, the Technical Director came up with the following plan. “We want an experienced manager, with a history of success. Someone who adds quality to the team.” When pressed about the names in question, the director was not as obliging. “If I talk, I’ll have to […]
How do you fit into the system of Andre Villas-Boas? He plays with three forwards and I would fit in on the left, or right. Here they use me as a central-attacking midfielder at youth level, but I find it hard to get move up in that position. Has Villas-Boas talked to you about […]
Romario’s son is an 18-year-old attacking midfielder who currently plays for Vasco’s youth team. ”I will try and take my son there [Barcelona],” the former Brazilian international told El Pais. ”This week I will speak with the president and Pep [Guardiola].” Furthermore, Romario revealed he still retains a great affection for Barça, and claims his […]
