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Since returning from a thigh injury in November, Ganso has struggled to recapture the form that he had shown for the Peixe in 2010, and at the begining of 2011. Speaking ahead of Santos’ Copa Libertadores Group 1 game against Bolvian side The Strongest, the 22-year-old said: ”I will always need to improve. I hope to […]
Kerlon, 23, is still owned by Italian giants Inter Milan, having appeared destined for greatness at youth-level, but has found his career torn to pieces by consecutive injuries over the past five years. “Kerlon is a player of great quality,” said Cruzeiro striker Anselmo Ramon. ‘Everyone in football knows that, it doesn’t need me to say […]
São Paulo, who lost to city rivals Corinthians on the weekend, will be grateful for the return of their star striker, despite the form of striker Willian José, who has scored four in four games this season. All at the Morumbi will be hopeful that this is the last of the injury woes for Fabiano […]
Recent reports in England and Spain have suggested that Mourinho is considering leaving the Bernabeu at the end of the season, in favour of a return to the Premier League. ”He told me he has a running contract and that he will stay,” Carlos told Canal+. ”I told him that if he changed his mind, Anzhi […]
An achilles problem forced Adriano out of action for the vast majority of last season, but since recovering from the injury in October, the player struggled to get back to full fitness. ”Adriano is very close to the ideal physical condition. But before he can play again, he will be adjusting the physical part,” Tite […]
The 22-year-old Brazilian was involved in part of Monday’s session, as Massimiliano Allegri’s side prepare for the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash against Arsenal on Wednesday at the San Siro. Allegri has yet to make a final decision on whether Pato will be included in the Rossoneri squad.
Botafogo were the first of the Carioca giants in action, emerging as 4-1 winners against Bonsucesso on Saturday at the Engenhão. Maicosuel opened the scoring for the Alvinegro on the stroke of half time, before Loco Abreu converted his penalty two minutes in to the second half. The visitors did grab a goal back in […]
Grêmio cruised to a 4-1 win against Santa Cruz-RS at the Olimpico on Saturday. Caio Junior’s men found themselves a goal down after sixteen minutes, but much to the delight of the Tricolor fans, Naldo went on to bag a brace, with Douglas Grolli and Kleber also managing to get on the score sheet. On […]
Silva, 27, is currently one of the most sought-after defenders in world football, with the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Manchester United all believed to be showing interest in the Brazilian captain. ”Thiago is happy with AC Milan, is a quiet person and is aware that he is playing for a great […]
The Elastico host Christopher Atkins is joined by World Football Show host Mina Rzouki (@minarzouki) to discuss Brazilians in the Serie A. Italy has been fortunate over the years to see some of Brazil’s greatest talents grace the pitch in Serie A, so join Mina as she guides us through the current crop from Robinho […]
The 19-year-old midfielder made his debut in an away 3-3 draw at Athletic, but unfortunately a first appearance in front of the home support was not as productive. The former-Vasco player worked hard for his team, but struggled to influence the game, with a yellow card his major contribution to the encounter. Coutinho will hope […]
FC Porto midfielder Souza, 22, was a key member of the Vasco da Gama side that won the Serie B title in 2009, but has struggled to make the Porto first-team on a regular basis since arriving in 2010. Argentine attacking-midfielder Bertoglio is currently in pre-season training for Ukranian club Dynamo Kiev. With two goals […]
Signed after two prolific years at LDU Quito, during which side the club won a Recopa Sudamericana title, expectations were already running high ahead of the Argentine’s debut performance in a green shirt. Although the striker’s goal was merely a tap-in header, it is no doubt a big relief for the powerful target-man to open […]
Willian was subject to a €5 million move to an unnamed club from China, with reports suggesting he would earn an annual salary of €1.5 million. ”I don’t know anything [about the offer]. That stuff is pure speculation,” the 25-year-old told Lance. ”I have a contract with Corinthians for a long time yet, and I’m […]
It’s understood that caretaker coach Cristovão Borges feels that Juninho has played too many games in close proximity and doesn’t want to run to risk of the 37-year-old picking up an injury. Renato Silva is expected to take the former Lyon midfielder’s place, partnering Allan in the centre of midfield. If Vasco beat Fluminense tonight […]
Galatasary now hold a 6-point cushion over their arch-rivals Fenerbahçe, who will play their game in hand today against Karabükspor at the Yenisenhir stadium.
First up on Wednesday was Botafogo. After three straight draws, the Alvinegro managed to get back to winning ways – thrashing Olaria 5-0 at the Engenhão. Loco Abreu and Elkeson both bagged a brace each, before Maicosuel scored the fifth two minutes from time. On Thursday, Flamengo managed to scrape a 1-0 win against Madureira at […]
The Italian newspaper claims that the Nerazzurro are looking to offload Sneijder at the end of the season and see the highly-rated Oscar as the ideal replacement for the Dutchman. The publication goes on to state that the San Siro outfit are prepared to offer Internacional a fee of €15 million for the 20-year-old services. […]
The star has enjoyed a mediocre start to the season, with mixed performances on the field and several missed training sessions off it, leading some to question his influence at Flamengo. With the club now unilaterally paying the former-Barcelona man’s €525k-a-month wages, those doubts have only increased, with the finances potentially better used elsewhere. The […]
The player, who would be set to receive €1.5 million annual salary, is considering the deal, but has doubts due to his wife’s current pregnancy. The family are believed to be unwilling to leave Brazil during this important time. Corinthians would have little say in the deal, with investors owning the vast majority of the […]
Silva had already agreed personal terms with the Peixe, but the Copa Libertadores holders decided to pull the plug on the deal when Flamengo requested a release fee for the 26-year-old. ”We haven’t been able reach an agreement with Flamengo,” said Rodrigues. ”The values of the negotiation were not what Santos considers reasonable, their request […]
Fernandes suffered the injury in last Sunday’s Gre-Nal at the Olimpico, and after being examined by Grêmio’s medical staff, a club doctor revealed on Friday that the 22-year-old had damaged ligaments in his left shoulder. The right-back is set to miss the remainder of the Campeonato Gaúcho, but should return in time for the Tricolor’s […]
Caio Junior’s men went in to the game as overwhelming favourites against Ypiranga on Wednesday night, and were fortunate to run out 2-1 victors against their lowly opponents. The home side took the lead mid-way through the first half, but Marcelo Moreno managed to get Grêmio back on level terms in the 57th minute. The […]
It seems the exchange of insults between arguably the two greatest players to of ever graced the beautiful game has no end. The on-going feud had taken another step on Thursday night when Maradona was interviewed by Argentinian radio station La Red. He said: ”He [Pelé] has to criticise someone to get paid. He should […]
