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Reports emerging suggest that Alex has opted against joining West London rivals QPR, after failing to agree upon suitable personal terms with the club. It is the second time in two days that Rangers have suffered at the hands of a transfer involving a Brazilian player, after striker Henrique was denied a work permit for […]
1. Leandro Damião has not had it easy in his footballing career, struggling to make an impact at youth level and playing for local teams in his hometown of Jardim Alegre. In 2008, aged 19, he switched from a midfield role to centre-forward and made a breakthrough, signing a temporary contract with Santa Catarina side […]
The Internacional striker has been linked with Tottenham for over a year now, with the North London club hopeful of using their cooperation partnership with the Rio Grande do Sul club to secure the striker’s capture. The problem for Spurs is that they are yet to meet the club’s valuation, whereas the reports believe that […]
The news comes after São Paulo’s vice-president of football, João Paulo de Jesus Lopes, claimed that the Cruz de Malta were interested in the left-backs services. ”There’s nothing official. This is just speculation that’s been put in to the media. The clubs directors and myself haven’t made any enquiry about signing Juan,” Dinamite told Rádio […]
The five-time world champions ended their 2011 campaign with two comfortable victories against Egypt and Gabon, but the year will be primarily remembered for their shock quarter-final exit in the Copa America. ”Everyone wants to see Brazil be the champions in our country. But we must be prepared. Will Brazil win? Will they have the […]
Henrique was set to move to Loftus Road on an 18-month loan deal from São Paulo, having come to fame last year with his performances at the Under-20 World Cup. The decision is a shock for the West London club, who were confident of getting a permit for a player they felt could be considered […]
1. Now 23, Willian moved to the Ukraine for $19 million in 2007, just before his 19th birthday, on the back of impressive performances at both the Under-20 South American championships and Under-20 Worl Cup in the same year. Brazil won the continental title, with a side that included Alexandre Pato, David Luiz, Marcelo and […]
On Sunday Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas claimed he didn’t want to sign any players that were cup-tied in the Champions League but did go on to admit that he thought Willian was a ‘very interesting player.’ However Shaktar Donetsk’s CEO, Sergei Palkin, told Sky Sports news that the club have recieved a €20 million bid from […]
After Madrid’s 4-1 victory against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, the Brazilian international was quoted in the Marca saying: ”We have shown that we are united. There is no division in the team. We have shown that we are together for the good of all and attached to the coach.”
The former Arsenal left-back is no longer considered to be in coach Émerson Leão’s plans following the arrival of Bruno Cortês from Botafogo. São Paulo were willing to let Juan go out on loan to Santos for the 2012 season, but its understood the deal collapsed because the player only wanted to sign a three-year contract […]
In front of an excited Grêmio crowd, Ladjeadense produced the first giant killing in the 2012 Gaucho championship. The Alvi-azul’s opened the scoring moments before the referee blew for half time when Ramos managed to lose his marker to head Ladjeadense in to the lead before Tata added a second straight after the interval. After […]
Fluminense were the first of the Carioca giants in action, emerging 3-0 winners against Friburguense. Goals from Araújo, Rafael Moura and Thiago Carleto were enough for the Tricolor to progress. Read a full report here. Also on Saturday were Flamengo who, as with Fluminense, played a reserve side in their 4-0 win over Bonsucesso. Two […]
On Saturday, Corinthians overcame Mirassol at the Pacaembu, despite falling behind early on to a goal from journeyman midfielder Xuxa. A goal for new-signing Élton and an own goal were decisive for the Timão. Portuguesa started life as a Serie A side with a shock home defeat to Paulista. They were undone by two players […]
The Alvinegro captain Loco Abreu managed to make up for his 25th minute penalty miss by converting a header just before the half hour mark. But moments before the interval the Serie A giants were left scratching their heads when Emerson grabbed an equaliser for Resende, firing home a deflected free-kick past a helpless Jefferson […]
The club have kept the Number 11 shirt unregistered in order to register the Villarreal star, who is expected to fly into Brazil in the coming days to complete proceedings. With Osvaldo’s purchase close to completion, the deals should represent São Paulo’s final activity of an off-season which has seen them add the likes of […]
Alecsandro’s volley gave the Cruz de Malta the lead just after the half hour mark before Fagner added a second five minutes before the interval. Vasco went down to ten men mid way through the second half when midfielder Jonathan recieved a straight red for slapping Marcio Loyola across the back of the neck. Despite […]
Seleção star Robinho added the second of the three goals with a back-post tap-in and celebrated in what has become customary manner for Brazilian footballers in recent times, by dancing ‘Ai se eu te pego’ by Michel Teló. Take a look? How are Binho’s moves? Better than Neymar?
Since winning the Campeonato Brasileirão in 2008, the Paulista giants have gone three years without winning a major trophy. ”I hope our team can be competitive and we can reach our goals,” Fabiano told Globoesporte. ”The club have signed good players and we have to build a good rapport as soon as possible. It will […]
Corinthians were expecting a tough test against a previously vibrant Atlético Paranaense side on Saturday, but found themselves easy 6-0 winners after a five-goal first-half. Barrel-chested striker Douglas grabbed himself a hat-trick, using his strength and power to torment the Curitiba side’s defence, but it was Matheuzinho who starred for the Paulista giants. The Number […]
The two Brazilian sensations are wanted by some of Europe’s biggest clubs and Lucio insists Inter must move quickly to capture Lucas’ signature. ”I think Lucas is better suited to Italian and European football than Neymar,” the 33-year old told Corriere dello sport. ”I Know Lucas very well and Inter ought to run to sign […]
The 30-year old goalkeeper has fallen down the pecking order at Spurs and has been told by coach Harry Redknapp that he’s free to leave White Hart Lane this January. It’s understood QPR boss Mark Hughes is desperate to strengthen the R’s defence and has identified Gomes as a transfer target.
In an interview published by French newspaper Le Monde on Friday, Pelé was quoted saying Messi couldn’t be considered as one of football’s greatest players yet because of his international record with Argentina. But speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Maradona leapt to the defence of his compatriot and insisted he was not surprised […]
The midfielder has had problems in Brazil with legal ranklings since being ‘outed’ as gay by an official of rival team Palmeiras. It is believed the deal is part of a link-up that has come to light in the past few days with Venky’s officials in Brazil.
Flamengo were easy winners at the Engenhão, with two goals from Jael and one from the impressive Camacho, before Adryan came on for his cameo in-front of the adoring home fans. “I scored for Flamengo at youth level, but I’ll never forget the goal I scored tonight,” said the Brazil Under-17 star of the last […]
