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Sam Allardyce has confirmed to Sky Sports that the player is in London and that the club are working on a loan-deal for the 23-year-old, with the option to buy in the summer. “He’s arrived today so we’ll go through the normal procedure and at the end of that make a decision,” said Allardyce. When […]
Sunday was dia do clássico in a number of states. Up in Belém, close on 30,000 saw Paysandu take on city rivals Remo in the Campeonato Paraense. The game was crucial for both sides. Paysandu, whose team this year are almost all aged under 23, had gotten off to a terrible start in the Parazão, […]
The former Sevilla frontman picked up the muscle strain during the Tricolor’s 2-1 victory against São Caetano in the Campeonato Paulista on Saturday. The injury forces Fabiano to miss São Paulo’s five next fixtures which includes the Clássico Majestoso on the 12th February.
The 38-year-old, who currently plays for Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala, has confirmed he will hang up his boots in either June or December. In an interview with Globoesporte, he said: ”I will stop this year. It will be in June or December. I haven’t decided the exact date, but it will be this year.” Roberto […]
The 19-year-old has struggled for regular first team football at Inter this season, making just five league appearances for the Italian giants. ”I will be away for five months. I need to play and I think I can do well at Espanyol before returning here,” Coutinho told Sky Sport Italia. ”I would like to thank […]
After a shock defeat to Cerâmica on Thursday, Internacional got back to winning ways in the Gaucho championship two days later, beating Vernopólis 3-1 with goals coming from Marcos Aurelio, Fabrico and Elton. However on Sunday the Colorado’s arch-rivals Grêmio suffered a upset, losing to Juventude 2-1 away from home. A converted spot-kick from Zulu and […]
The Elastico’s Chris Atkins is joined by Joseph Sexton (Twitter – @josephsbcn) to take a look at those Brazilian players playing in Spain, with a whole host of talent to choose from. How is Kaka getting on? Can Dani Alves succeed for Brazil? Who is Gabriel Silva? All that and more in this mini-special. […]
The newspaper believes that with Pepe in the doghouse at the Santiago Bernabeu, following a stamp on the hand of Lionel Messi in last week’s El Clasico encounter, André Villas-Boas will look to bring the defender to Stamford Bridge. The Brazilian-born Portuguese international would not come cheap, having been purchased for £25 million from Porto […]
“We used Florent Malouda in midfield and have Frank Lampard and John Obi Mikel to return,” said the Portuguese manager to reporters on Sunday. “We have enough numbers to cope with it. If we add Florent to the midfield options then even without Rami we have six midfield options.” Ramires believes his absence will not […]
Goals from Lucas Moura and Luis Fabiano were enough for São Paulo to see off a stubborn São Caetano 2-1 on Saturday, with the visitors having equalised in the first-half. However, Luis Fabiano picked up an injury in the process to somewhat sour the win. Read more here Also in action on Saturday were Portuguesa who […]
After a 2-1 defeat to Real Potosi in the Libertadores on Wednesday, Flamengo were hoping to get back to winning ways the Campeonato Carioca on Saturday. Vanderlei Luxemburgo opted to rest his star performers and instead depended on his second string team to do the job against Macaé. However the former Real Madrid boss’ plan […]
The news comes after the Argentinian international had the opportunity to join Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua on a two-year deal for an annual salary of €5 million. ”I am happy to stay at Inter. I am staying at the club that has welcomed me very well, and has always given me a lot of affection. […]
“At no time did [those rumours] come from me, nor were they my will,” said the former-AC Milan player, linked heavily with a move to PSG this summer. “We have spoken [Kaká, Jose Mourinho and Florentino Perez] and we are sure there is nothing doing. “Speculation always exists – it is not the first time […]
Shortly after Flamengo unveiled Vagner Love at a press conference on Friday, the Rubro Negro faithful called for the return of the Emperor (Adriano), in which Amorim responded saying she would warmly consider the idea. However the Flamengo president has now had a change of thought, insisting she would not want to jeopardise the clubs […]
It’s understood the 19-year-old could be asked by coach Emerson Leão to lead the Tricolor Paulista whilst club captains Rogério Ceni and Luis Fabiano both recover from their injuries. However, Lucas believes the captains armband should be given to a defender or a goalkeeper. ”I’m young, I’m only 19. I like to talk and to […]
The 27-year-old left-back is expected to put pen to paper on his contract on Monday, after successfully passing a medical at the Rei Pelé training centre on Friday. Fucile will be hoping to reignite his career at Santos having not made a single appearance for Porto since last March. The defenders existing contract with the Portuguese […]
Having fallen behind early on, Real came storming back in the second-half with goals from Kaká, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mezut Ozil. The trio had lined up in attacking midfield positions behind Karim Benzema in a 4-2-3-1 system and were instramental to the victory. Both Kaká and Ozil, who featured from the right, picked up a […]
Luis Fabiano grabbed his first of the season to put São Paulo ahead, before leaving the field injured in the first-half. São Caetano levelled before the break, at which point Arsenal-loanee Denilson was withdrawn with São Paulo struggling to stamp their authority. The struggles continued, but it was not to be costly for the giants […]
The Italian paper reports that São Paulo, Corinthians and Internacional are leading the charge for the player who could be set to make an earlier than expected return to his homeland to boost chances of selection for the Summer Olympics. Other contenders for his capture are Bologna and Udinese the article states, although there is […]
The Chilean has started this season in fine form, having struggled for both form and fitness since his return to the Palestra Italia. It is unknown whether the midfielder will be fit to face Mogi Mirim at home on Wednesday, but Palmeiras should have the strength to see off both sides with few problems. Midfielder […]
Ramires was injured half way through the second half as he blocked a shot from QPR defender Clint Hill. After the game, the Brazilian international said: ”The ball hit my foot with force and twisted my knee. When I fell on the floor I was already feeling a lot of pain and thought it was something […]
The highly rated 19-year-old is currently one of the most wanted players in world football with Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Internazionale all believed to be showing interest. Earlier this week Lucas’ agent claimed that Chelsea had already submited a €35 million bid for the Brazilian international, but stressed his client has no desire to leave […]
The centre-back swung an arm at the midfielder after a tussle as Clarence Seedorf swung in a corner, although the Brazilian avoided censor at the time for his actions. Take a look for yourself!
Recent reports have suggested the 22-year-old midfielder has grown unhappy at Santos after the club passed up on the opportunity to purchase a further 10% of his economic rights. ”We have no interest in opening talks with what was offered,” Ribeiro told Arena SporTV. “Proposals like these are comical, not to say tragic. I would say […]
