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The Uruguayan side opened the scoring on the half-hour mark thanks to defender Dedé accidently put the ball in to his own net from a Tabare Viudez corner. Vicente Sanchez then doubled Nacional’s lead a minute in to the second half, scoring a diving header from Viudez’s cross. Moments later Sanchez could of added a third […]
The FBF president Carlos Chavez did not reveal what date the match will take place on, but did state that the Brazilian football federation (CBF) have agreed not to charge a fee for the fixture. ”For the excellent relationship we have with the leaders of the CBF, we will play in a next FIFA date. The […]
Along with Ronaldinho, Silva was one of the two over 23-year-olds called up to Dunga’s Brazilian squad at the 2008 Olympics, but the ‘Monstro‘ had to settle for a place on the bench making just three appearances in the competition. However four years on, Silva is now determined to hit top form with Milan so […]
Euzebio, who has earned a reputation for violent misdemeanours over the course of his career was dismissed for a kick-out at an Arsenal player, which caught the Argentine in the face. “This cannot happen again,” said an irritated Abel Braga. “It could have cost us dearly. “He has committed a foul, but it is the […]
An uncommon set-up in Brazil, the system has been tried by Santos in recent times as part of their attempt to replicate the possession football of Barcelona, but has yet to acheive any real success. São Paulo have dropped midfielders Wellington and Denilson for the game, although probably still considered first-choice for big games and […]
Strike action has previously affected development of stadia in Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro and has returned to prominence in recent weeks with further action in Recife and Salvador. However, unions representing the workers in each of the 12 host cities are attempting to join forces to demand better conditions throughout the country. […]
A third minute goal from Fred was enough for Flu to claim all three points in their opening Libertadores fixture against Arsenal di Sarandi on Tuesday night, but the overall performance of the Carioca side was far from convincing. ”We started well, but then we started to struggle to keep hold of the ball which […]
Man of the Match: Guilherme Burdisso (Arsenal) The protestations of the Arsenal players continue after the whistle. Referee threatening more cards for the Argentines. FT: Fluminense 1×0 Arsenal di Sarandí 90’+3 Panic stations for Flu. Anywhere will do defending. 90’+2 Corner for Arsenal, Digão turns it behind for another. Substitution: Digão on for Diguinho to […]
After an eleven year wait, the Cruz de Malta faithful will finally get to see their team back in South America’s most prestigious competition tonight, with many predicting they can go all the way. However, speaking on the eve of Vasco’s fixture against Nacional (URU), Borges tried to play down the expectations. ”Being in the […]
The Rubro-Negro had been in protracted discussions with the management company over the non-payment of the star’s wages for a period of five months, following a dispute over the terms of the deal. The club have now decided that enough is enough and will pay the full terms of the player’s contract by themselves, whilst […]
The former-World Player of the Year has had his attitude questioned on many occasions since his return to Brazil, with regular excuses for missing training adding up. Today it was a visit to the ophthalmologist that called the 31-year-old away within an hour of the 4pm session starting, seemingly unable to book a more convenient […]
The 58-year-old was unveiled at a press conference on Tuesday, replacing Joel Santana, who left the club for Flamengo. Falcão’s last job as a coach was at Internacional last season, but his reign at the Beira-Rio only lasted for three and a half months after a series of disappointing results lead to him being sacked. […]
It’s understood that Pep Guaridola is keen to strengthen his defensive options and has made the Brazilian international his top transfer target for the summer. Silva revealed last June that he had held talks with the Catalan club, but Milan were not interested in selling their star centre-back. The 27-year-old’s contract with the Rossoneri runs […]
First up is one of the undisputed stars of the tournament, Palmeiras’ attacking-midfielder Diego. Scoring five goals as the Verdãozinho progressed to the Quarter-Finals, Diego made his mark on the tournament and now, threatens to break-through into the senior squad sooner, rather than later. Here, the youngster shares his experiences with Sambafoot. Describe for […]
Who are they? Arsenal are, together with Boca Juniors and Independiente, the only Argentine teams that have never been relegated from the First Division. Although, unlike the other two, they have been in the top flight only since 2002. Founded in 1957 by the current head of the AFA and vice-president of FIFA, Julio Grondona, […]
A consortium of Brazilian companies Invepar and OAS, along with South Africa’s ACSA, won the right to revamp Sao Paulo’s international airport Guarulhos with a bid of $9.39 billion. Brazilian firm Triunfo Participacoes and French company Egis Airport Operation won the contract to enhance Viracopos airport in Campinas outside Sao Paulo with a bid of […]
Santana was unveiled as the new Rubro Negro coach on Monday night, taking over Vanderlei Luxemburgo who was sacked by the club last Friday. Speaking at a press conference, the former South African boss said: “My preference is to play Ronaldinho where ever he wants to play, so that he can develop his talent. He’s […]
The 34-year-old midfielder sat out of the Tricolor’s training session on Monday and was instead treated by the clubs medical staff. ”Deco has a virus, like other people are getting in Rio de Janeiro. It was Wagner who got it last Friday, but on Saturday he was fine,” Braga said. ”Let’s see how Deco will […]
After the two sides drew 1-1 in the first-leg at the Mestalla last week, Unai Emery’s men will travel to the Camp Nou on Wednesday to try and overturn Barças away goal advantage for a place in the final. ”We will fight right up to the final seconds and will leave everything on the pitch,” […]
The Palmeiras boss is the only Brazilian to make it in the top ten, with Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson topping the list. To date, Scolari’s biggest achievement in the 21st century was undoubtedly leading Brazil to World Cup glory in 2002. The other titles the 63-year-old has won in last eleven years have been […]
A Fluminense second string team were held to a 1-1 draw against Duque de Caxias on Saturday. The Tricolor das Laranjeiras had taken the lead after 73 minutes, thanks to 30-yard wonder strike from Thiago Carleto. However, just a minute later, Carlos Alberto’s power drive from a slightly closer range clinched a point for the […]
Inter coach Dorival Junior opted to rest the majority of his regular starters in Sunday’s match up against Grêmio, and instead hoped that his second string team could do the job at the Olimpico. Despite a slightly weakened team, the Colorado went ahead in the 22nd minute through Jesus Daloto’s 25-yard strike – which happened […]
The only of the Série A sides in action on Saturday were Portuguesa, who took on Juninho Paulista’s Ituano side. A 1-1 draw was all the Lusa could manage as the much-hyped top-flight newboys continued their early season struggles. Chapinha opened the scoring midway through the second-half in Canindé to give the visitors the lead, […]
