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The article describes the 23-year old as the new Lucio because of his height, physique and warrior spirit. Dedé has attracted interest from the likes of Juventus and AC Milan, but only recently signed a new contract at Vasco, which runs until the end of 2014.
The interest has been well received by the club’s directors and it is reported that a bid of $4-5 million would be enough for the Buenos Aires side to release the pacy forward. Boca have been linked with Chilean forward Humberto Suazo and Uruguayan Santiago Silva since their title win earlier this month.
The Brazilian who has just won the Mexican Apertura championship with his Tigres side is a popular figure in the black and white side of Belo Horizonte having been a key figure in the 2006 Serie B winning side – before his move to Mexico. Defensive midfielder Leandro Donizete was the Alvinegro’s first summer signing, […]
Willian, 23, made his debut Brazil appearances this year and hopes to push forward his Seleção credentials by returning home, to his previous club Corinthians. As with his colleague Jadson, Willian and his partner are expecting a child in February and his father, who also acts as the player’s agent, confirmed that he would like […]
Vote for the winner of the 2011 Samba Gold Trophy here. Maicon of Inter Milan won last year, but as of today, the voting for the 2011 version of the Samba Gold trophy is now underway. With an early elimination in the Quarter Finals of the Copa America and mediocre friendly matches, there has been little to shout about with the National […]
The 20-year old woman, Adriene Cyrilo Pinto, reported that the forward was playing with a gun belonging to a friend, when it accidently discharged and shot her in the hand. Lancenet! report that Adriano is believed to have told police that it was his security guard and not him in possession of the fire-arm, whilst […]
As 2012 approaches, former Manchester City midfielder, Elano, has revealed his two New Year resolutions for 2012; to win more titles with Santos and to win a place back in Mano Menezes’ squad. ”It’s been five years since I started playing with the national team and my dream is to return in 2012,” the thirty […]
Vasco’s President Roberto Dynamite revealed that Juninho Pernambucano will sign a six month contract with the club once he returns from his vacations in January. Juninho was offered to return to his former club, Al-Gharafa, but the thirty six year old wants to end his career at Vasco.
Italian newspaper, La Gazzetta dello Sport, have reported that Arsenal are preparing to launch a €25 million bid to sign the São Paulo attacking midfielder. The nineteen year old is being targeted by some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with the likes of Internazionale, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester United all believed to be interested.
Romario & Ronaldo announce plan to donate 32,000 free tickets to disabled fans at the 2014 World Cup
Romario has a daughter with Down syndrome and had made a request to the world cup organizing committee (led by Ronaldo), asking them to donate free tickets. When announcing the deal at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Romario had tears in his eyes, clearly delighted with the decision. ”I made the request to […]
Jair Ventura Filho, better known as Jairzinho, is the latest Brazilian legend to vote for the 2011 Samba Gold Trophy. The ex-Botafogo midfielder had no doubts about who he thinks was the best Brazilian player to play in Europe in 2011, calling Barcelona’s full-back, Daniel Alves, the best Brazilian player in the Seleção. ”A proud […]
In an interview with Brazilian journalist, Jorge Kajuru, the former world player of the year revealed that he has no plans to leave Real Madrid in the short term future, but admitted he would like to play in Brazil again one day. Kaká started his career with São Paulo and the twenty nine year old admitted […]
São Paulo’s President, Juvenal Juvêncio, believes the €15 million price tag that Cruzeiro have placed on Walter Montillo is too high. ”Cruzeiro want €15 million for him,” Junvêncio said. ”São Paulo has stopped (negotiating) with Montillo because the auction is too high and we do not go in to auction.” The Tricolor Paulista now look to […]
After a meeting held on Thursday with Felipe’s representatives, Flamengo agreed to buy 100% of the goalkeeper’s economic rights for a fee of around €1.2 million. Moments after the deal was announced, Felipe posted a message on his twitter account celebrating the outcome: ”I just received my Christmas present; I am at Mengão until 2016.”
Fluminense coach Abel Braga made it clear that he wants at least two more reinforcements in the January transfer window, as he tries to put together a squad that will attempt to win the clubs first Copa Libertadores title in the 2012 season. ”I’m expecting two more reinforcements by 2012 so Fluminense can be as […]
Bruno Cortês was one of the highlights for Botafogo in the 2011 Brasileirão championship. His impressive performances with the Carioca club had caught the eye of some of the big clubs in Europe, with the likes of Napoli, PSG and Sevilla all being linked with twenty four year old. Cortês believes by moving to São […]
PSG’s dream of trying to sign Manchester City striker, Carlos Tevez, looks all but over, as the French clubs director of football, Leonardo, claims he isn’t prepared to ‘steal’ the Argentine forward from interested suitors, AC Milan. However, according to Portuguese newspaper, A Bola, the former AC Milan coach has made his fellow countryman, Hulk, […]
A dozen stadiums are either being built from scratch or redeveloped ahead of the tournament and officials are seeking to meet or even exceed FIFA’s new recommendations aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the event. “We are no longer accepting engineering works that do not take into account environmental sustainability,” Jose Roberto Bernasconi, the […]
Neco Circe revealed he met with Flamengo boss Vanderlei Luxemburgo to discuss the 21-year-old, but was informed that the Rio de Janeiro side are currently only interested in negotiating a deal for Internacional’s Bolivar. Manoel has three years left on his contract at the relegated Curitiba side, but will hope to move to a top […]
The striker, 26, who scored eleven times for his club this season will be officially announced as a Corinthians player once his current loan-deal at Vasco expires on December 31st. The Paulista club have moved quickly and efficiently about their transfer business thus far since the title was brought to the Pacaembu, bringing in Vitór […]
Rai, youngest brother of Socrates, played for Paris Saint German in the 90s and is still held in high regard by the French clubs supporters. He spent much of his career with Paulista giants, São Paulo and won 51 caps with the Brazilian national team. In an exclusive Interviewed with Sambafoot, the former Brazilian international […]
The ‘milionário’ club have reportedly been in touch with Flamengo to enquire as to the situation with Ronaldinho and the contract disputes that have plagued recent weeks. Should the craque head to Buenos Aires, he would be the only Brazilian of note in the Argentine league, but would join up with other star-namesTrezeguet, Fernando Cavenaghi […]
On Monday, Spanish daily newspaper, AS, reported that Barcelona had paid Santos €10 million to have first-option to sign Neymar at any point until 2014. The article also reported that should an offer come in from another suitor, Santos would have to cough up €20 million to the Catalan club in order to back track […]
According to Spanish newspaper, Marca, Real Madrid are willing to offer Grêmio €15 million for Fernandes, as Mourinho looks to strengthen his defensive options for the second half of the La Liga season. The twenty one year old Brazilian mainly plays as a right-back, but can also play in the centre of defence which is […]
