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Chasing victory in order to keep up the pace with the group leaders, the Tricolor were shocked after 12 minutes when Macaé took the lead. Pipico took full advantage of slack marking from the Serie A giants, to head home a cross unchallenged in the penalty area. Fluminense had tried to press on for the […]
The two players were subjected to ‘monkey’ chants by sections of the Estádio Dr. Nicolás crowd, during the Cruz de Malta’s 1-1 draw with Libertad in the Copa Libertadores. ”Respect is crucial,” Juninho told Globoesporte. ”Dedé and Renato are to be congratulated for the way they reacted. They are both are bigger than it. ”It’s […]
On Friday, coach Muricy Ramalho hinted that he would give some of his usual starters a rest, after the Peixe’s hard-fought Copa Libertadores victory against Juan Aurich in Peru on Thursday. ”I’m available to play, but it’s up to Muricy,” Neymar told reporters on Friday night. ”I hope Santos can win again. ”Whoever plays will […]
The former São Paulo playmaker has so far been the star performer for the Biancocelesti this season, finding the back of net 9 times in 25 league appearances. ”I’ve changed a lot [in Italy], even in my personality,” the 26-year-old told Globoesporte. ”Italian clubs have powerful defensive systems, and for me to adapt, I had […]
The pair were called up to the Brazil squad for the first time last year, and were both named in the 2011 Brasileiro team of the year – after inspiring the Timão to their fifth league title. Paulinho, who was linked with a move to AC Milan in the January transfer window, has committed himself […]
Everson Fernando Gomes, 18, is a name to remember and one that will almost-certainly become far more prominent in the years to come. A defensive-midfielder at Brazilian Champions Corinthians, Gomes was part of the club’s Under-18 side that clinched the prestigious Copa São Paulo title this January and is now making strides in first-team football. […]
Villas-Boas was sacked earlier this month after less than nine months in charge at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues out of the title race and scrapping for a fourth place finish. ”I’m really sad, as André was a really capable professional,” the Brazil international told the Sun. ”Unfortunately, he didn’t have the time to show […]
Ganso, 22, was crucial to Santos win, turning in one of his best performances this season to deliver a message to his doubters. “The game was complicated,” said the much sought-after playmaker. “Not only was the pitch poor, but we did not know the rival team either. “Still, we play the same way everywhere. We […]
Juan Aurich 1×3 Santos Goals from Fucile, Ganso and Borges saw Santos to a fine away-win in Peru that leaves the Brazilian side very much in contention for progression to the next stage. An opening day defeat to The Strongest leaves the Peixe, Internacional and the Colombian side all level on six points at the […]
Andre Santos, 29, had forced his way into the Arsenal first-team before his injury, but will now have to battle his way past Kieran Gibbs in order to guarantee regular action. “I am very happy to be playing again because it has been a long time,” Santos told the club’s official website. “I feel good […]
The 23-year-old, who has been linked with Manchester United and Liverpool, was a target of ‘monkey’ chants along with his Cruz de Malta team-mate, Renato Silva, at the Estádio Dr. Nicolás Leoz in Paraguay. “It is not easy to listen to some jerks calling us monkeys,” Dedé told Globoesporte. “I am sad that there are still […]
Melo has not been called up to the Seleção since his horror performance against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup. In the game, the defensive midfielder had scored an own goal and was sent off mid-way through the second half, after stamping on Arjen Robben whilst Brazil were trailing 2-1. The […]
Since arriving at the Camp Nou from Sevilla in 2008, Alves has established himself to become one of the best full-backs in the world. Speculation in the past had suggested that he was targeting a move away from Barça, with Manchester City often linked with a big-money approach. However, although not completely ruling out the […]
The 28-year-old, who has found the back of the net 4 times in 22 league appearances this season, twisted his ankle during a practice match at the Milanello sports centre on Wednesday. The former Manchester City forward will be assessed by AC Milan’s medical staff today to determine the extent of the injury.
Menezes has come under intense pressure after Brazil’s disappointing campaign at the Copa America last summer, where the five-time world champions were knocked out by Paraguay in the quarter-finals. However Marin, who replaced Ricardo Teixeria on Monday, is not thinking about a change in the dugout. He told Rádio Bandeirantes: ”The team is in a […]
FLUMINENSE 1X0 Zamora Fluminense were the first of the three Brazilian sides in Libertadores action on Wednesday night and pulled-off a 1-0 home victory against a combative Zamora side. It was a struggle for Flu, but the additional aerial threat of Rafael Moura in the second-half opened up the game for the likes of Deco […]
David Luiz, 24, who had earlier in the day been included in Brazil’s preliminary squad for the Olympic Games this summer, gave what many have described as his finest performance in a Chelsea shirt as the Blues silenced Napoli’s much-heralded attacking unit. The former-Vítoria defender was composed in his defensive duties and dealt with Edinson […]
The move follows a souring in relations between Brazil and FIFA last week when the country’s Sports Minister announced that they would rebuff any contact from Secretary-General Jerome Valcke. Blatter said he was “very pleased” that Pele will join them “for this important meeting” to discuss preparations ahead of next year’s Confederations Cup and the […]
Adriano, 30, has played for Flamengo in two stages of his career, winning the Brasileirão title in 2009 at the rubro-negro. “There is not just interest from Flamengo,” Luiz Claudio told sports newspaper Lancenet. “Other clubs are making offers. “But it is clear that Adriano analyses an offer from Flamengo with more affection because of […]
Once again, Menezes has decided to leave out Kaká, but has surprisingly opted to stick by Ronaldinho, despite the 49-year-old coach publicly criticising the former World Player of the Year performance against Bosnia and Herzegovina in February. Four English-based players make the list, including Manchester United’s Rafael – alongside Chelsea’s David Luiz and Tottenham duo, […]
Iraq have been drawn alongside Australia, Japan, Jordon and Oman in Group B, but the former Brazil number 10 believes his side can beat all four teams, including the Samaurai Blue – who he once coached between 2002-2006. ”Our Group B has many strong teams,” Zico said ”But I am not afraid of them and […]
Christopher Atkins hosts the podcast once more as we look at an action packed week of Brazilian football. Joining Chris are TheElastico.com’s Rio Coimbra and freelance-writer James Young (@seeadarkness), who runs the ‘Tall Coconuts’ blog on Brazilian football. Part 1 – A look at the Libertadores, Paulista and Carioca championships over the past week, including […]
Inter got of to a flying start, with two goals in the opening eight minutes courtesy of livewire Dagoberto and a powerful header from Leandro Damião, but were held at 2-0 until half-time by the Bolivians. In the second-half though, Inter went for the throat and it was highly-valued striker Leandro Damião doing the damage, […]
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday night, the Al-Wasl coach said: “Pelé has said he’s the Beethoven of football. I’ve never heard any Beethoven music in a match, so as I’ve told you before, anytime he takes the wrong pill he comes up with a crazy statement. “If Pelé thinks he’s the Beethoven of […]
