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In an interview with LANCENET! Robinho admitted his former side has what it takes to beat Club World Cup favourites, Barcelona, in the final. The AC Milan attacking midfielder believes Neymar and Ganso have the ability to cause the Catalan’s defence problems and claims the Champions League winners are beatable. ”They have a 100% chance […]
His club are yet to accept the deal, however with an agency owning half of the player’s economic rights, if they were to reject the offer they would be obliged to match the offer to the agency. The player’s agent Marcelo Robalinho confirmed on Twitter that talks had taken place in Bordeaux on 26 November […]
Signed from Manchester United in August 2010, Possebon has never recovered the form he showed at Old Trafford before picking up a serious leg injury in a tackle with Emanuel Pogatetz. Now, firmly fixed on the fringes of the Santos squad, with more reinforcements likely, Possebon has been told that he is one of three […]
With interest also emerging from Russia, Rhodolfo was not willing to commit to staying, but his agent has today come out to quell the fears of São Paulo fans. “At the moment, it is more likely to stay than leave,” said Rafael Felix to Lance! “Rhodolfo has been misunderstood. But, it is clear that no player […]
Hired in early 2009 by Atletico Mineiro as an unknown prospect, the Minas Gerais club soon off-loaded the right back for disciplinary problems. However since joining Fluminense, Mariano’s career has taken a new direction, as the right back played a key role in helping the Tricolor claim their third Serie A championship in 2010. In […]
São Paulo have already made contact with the player’s agent and the midfielder is believed to be looking for a move back to Brazil, after seven years away, with his wife expecting their first child. Today, the Shakhtar player has been talking to Lancenet! “I saw some news sites and heard rumours,” said the midfielder […]
Corinthians president, Andres Sanchez, was a happy man on Sunday evening when his side clinched their fifth league title amd automatically qualifying for next year’s Copa Libertadores group stage. However, the Paulista club are now already planning ahead for next season and are hoping to see Adriano play a key role in helping Corinthians defend […]
Andres Sanchez believes the fact that Corinthians will be playing in the Copa Libertadores next season could be enough to persuade Montillo to sign for the 2011 Brazilian league champions. ”Montillo interests Corinthians and every other club in Brazil,” Sanchez told Globoesporte. ”We feel that if Cruzeiro want to sell him, then we can try […]
Speculation surrounding the Argentines future at Cruzeiro continues to grow with both Corinthians and Sao Paulo in line, hoping to capture the midfielders signature. Speaking at the Craque do Brasileirao Awards on Monday night, Montillo revealed he won’t listen to any offers until he returns from his end of season holidays. ”My contract with Cruzeiro […]
The former-Real Madrid and Sevilla man will now undergo a minor operation on Wednesday to rectify the situation, but his continued absence is a cruel blow to Málaga as they look to move further up the La Liga table. Júlio Baptista was one of the early marquee signings for the Andalucian side’s Qatari owners and […]
It’s all over, and I can’t remember enjoying a Brazilian Championship so much for years. On a random and purely personal basis, these were some of my favourite moments. 1 – Palmeiras 1 Botafogo 0.This was in the opening round towards the end of May. That night I did a Brazilian TV programme with Marcio […]
With the Verdão’s highly rated youngster Gabriel Silva already having agreed a revenue spinning move to Udinese for the new year, the São Paulo based club are keen to tie down a replacement quickly. It would mark a return to São Paulo for the 21 year old full-back, who until last January 2010 played for […]
The Brazilian striker is one of the world’s most wanted players with the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea all trying to sign him. Gunners boss, Wenger, has now admitted to the British newspaper, the Sun, that he would also love to sign the Santos ace. “If I had the money today, I’d put […]
Oswaldo de Oliveira currently has contract with Japanese side, Kashima Antlers, which expires on the 1st January, 2012. Speaking to Botafogo’s official website, Oswaldo is already focused on working for the Alvinegro. ”Me and Botafogo already agreed a future situation to start working in January. Even from Japan, I will start developing a plan with […]
It is Neymar’s first win in either award, with the Bola de Ouro awarded by magazine Placar and the Prêmio Craque Brasileirão the official award given by the CBF and Globo. The main competition for the awards came in the form of Vasco centre-back Dedé, with Liédson the third-man on the Prêmio Craque Brasileirão shortlist, but […]
Beginning his career at Flamengo with the likes of Zico and Júnior and spending many years alongside Francesco Totti, Gabriel Batistuta and Cafu amongst others, it is fair to say Aldair knows a quality player when he sees one. Hence, the 80-times capped Brazilian centre-back has been asked to vote as one of eleven former […]
With the fifth Brazilian league title in their hands, Corinthians are already beginning to plan for next season. The main topic being discussed amongst the Timao board is whether they can convince Tite to renew his contract, which expires at the end of the year. In a brief interview with Lance! the Corinthians President, Andres Sanchez, […]
“Since my arrival, I was made welcome and made friends here,” said the young attacking midfielder. “We are a family. Thank you to all all Vasco and the President.” The problem comes with the negotiations, with Cruzeiro retaining 50% of the player’s rights and investors owning the other half. Lance! report however that Bernardo is confident […]
With the Argentine Cañete injured until July, Lance! maintain that São Paulo have their sights set on a new Number 10 to partner Lucas Moura and with Jadson possessing a ‘0% chance’ of remaining in Brazil, it is he who has become the main target. Jadson has been central to Shakhtar Donetsk’s rise to prominence […]
The nineteen year old Brazilian has been an undying target for both Spanish sides and is looking forward to watching the two La Liga giants go head to head on Saturday. Speaking to Spanish newspaper, Mundo Deportivo, Neymar admitted he will be supporting his good friends Dani Alves and Adriano in the El Clasico and […]
However, following Corinthians dramatic final day title win, Paulinho has confirmed that he has signed a new deal with the Paulista club and will remain in Brazil for the 2012 season. “There have been no other offers,” confirmed Paulinho. “I am so grateful for the affection of the fans [who have been shouting for me].” “It’s […]
Santos’ Neymar was was named amongst the twenty three man short list in early November, but FIFA have now shortened that list down to the three candidates that play their trade in Spain’s La Liga. Despite the Brazilian ace not in the race for the world player of the year award, the nineteen year old […]
After Sundays 1-1 draw against arch rivals, Vasco, Ronaldinho left the pitch with a smile on his face, talking about his plans for the future at the club. ”We got our place in Copa Libertadores and I am really happy about it. The objective was to make Flamengo play in important competitions again. It was […]
Sunday began with great sorrow for Corinthians after they woke to the news that Socrates had passed away in the early hours of the morning. However, the tears of the morning soon turned to happiness in the evening when Corinthians won their fifth Brazilian league title on the final day of the Serie A season. […]
