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In what is a cruel blow to the Brazil international, Anderson will now miss the crucial New Year period in Manchester United’s title-chase and deprives the player of the chance to build upon an impressive spell in the early season. The ex-Grêmio player joined the Red Devils in 2007, but is yet to match his […]
Ahead of Sunday’s big derby between Carioca rivals, Vasco and Fluminense, Vasco defender, Dede, spoke to the Brazilian press of the threat Fred imposes on defenders and insists he’ll need to be on high alert to stop the Tricolor striker this Sunday. ”Whats good about Fred?” Dede questioned. ”Today, everything. The ball can fall to […]
Talking at press conference for the launch of his new documentary, ‘Pra sempre Fenomeno,’ the three times world player of the year made a bold prediction that Vasco will drop points against Fluminense on Sunday and believes Corinthians will take all three points off Figueirense to claim the Brasileirao crown. ”I think Corinthians will be […]
Ronaldinho days with Flamengo seem to be numbered. Over the last month, the midfielders situation at Flamengo seems to of gone from bad to worse. The former Barcelona ace has been heavily criticized with his low par performances, as well having problems with his sponsors. It was only a week or so ago that Saudi Prince, […]
With Real taking on city rivals Atlético this Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu, it is now looking unlikely that the Seleção man will be fit for the derby and José Mourinho will have to look elsewhere. After a positive start to the season, Real Madrid will no doubt be worried that Kaká is taking such […]
Dedé has a long-term contract at the club, yet with Vasco previously owning just 50% of his rights, there was little they could do if an offer of more than £4million came in for the player. Lancenet! report that this buy-out fee has now been extended to £17 million and with Vasco owning 90% of […]
Yet Assis, agent and brother of the Flamengo man, has decided that despite playing down the rumours, he will travel to Greece this week to meet some business partners. The player’s agent insists the trip is unrelated to the potential offer, but the timing will have done little to quash rumours. “A trip was scheduled […]
A video that emerged on the internet of a man identified as Ronaldinho, appearing to be involved in an intimate act, became the top talking point in Brazil on Thursday. In a phone call to Brazilian network, Rede Globo, Roberto Assis, the brother and agent of the former Barcelona ace was asked about the video, in […]
The Argentine midfielder has revealed he won’t be listening to any offers from other clubs until the end of the season with his sole focus being on helping keep Cruzeiro in Brazil’s Serie A. Cruzeiro currently live in a delicate situation in the Brazilian championship. With a one point advantage, the Mineiro club just one […]
Manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo would not be drawn on the issue, insisting that he ‘had nothing to do with it.’ “This is a particular problem for Ronaldinho. I can not control what is on my player’s computers,” said the coach, to much laughter from the gathered press ranks. “The only thing I can do is out […]
Juninho, how and when did you decide to become a football player? How was your time in the youth ranks and the beginning of your career? I always had the encouragement of my family. When I was six, I started playing indoor football for Juventus-SP and I only played on a field when I was twelve. In the youth teams, I had many problems due to my skinny physique. People did not believe that […]
The Santos ace picked up the award in an event held in Sao Paulo and was presented with a €24,000 check. Delighted with the award, Neymar said, ”It’s been a wonderful year, but it hasn’t finished yet. We have the Brasileirao to finish and the World Club Cup to play in.” Santos’ first game in […]
Brazilian network, Globoesporte are reporting a senior member of the Flamengo board has confirmed talks had already taken place between Vagner Love and Luxemburgo over a short phone call. Luxemburgo had apparently told Vagner Love he’d do his best to bring him back to the club in which Love responded positively to. The twenty seven year […]
Deco has played a key role in helping Fluminense qualify for next year’s Copa Libertadores and in recent weeks the midfielder has hit top form which has helped the Carioca club stay in the title race with just two games to go. The thirty four year was recently linked with a move to Corinthians, but […]
A goal from Hulk sent Porto ahead in a match featuring ten Brazilian players, before a Razvan Rat own-goal sealed Shakhtar’s fate. Porto retain hopes of qualifying for the next stage, but must overcome Zenit St-Petersburg to move on to the second phase.
“I have heard of interest from the press, but they have had no contact with me,” said the former-Turkey based forward. “This is a story that I can take pride from.” “Having Corinthians make a proposal, or speak of my name, is an honor, I think all players want to play for Corinthians. “But I’m very […]
Introduced by Brazil and Shakhtar midfielder Jadson, the English language Brazilian football podcast returns with host Christopher Atkins (@chris_elastico) talking to TV Globo’s Jon Cotterill (@pitacodogringo) about the season so far and this weekend’s action. Topics include the decline of Cruzeiro, Adriano, the brilliance of Neymar, Corinthians to win the title this weekend? and Jon […]
Reports from British newspaper, the Telegraph, claim that the FA are excited by the idea of making the trip to the South American continent, having not done so since 1984 when John Barnes scored that memorable solo goal in England’s 2-0 triumph at the Maracana stadium. The FA are hopful the trip will provide the […]
The Brazilian club managed to open the scoring in the thirty third minute. A fortunate deflected pass from wing back, Allan, was met by midfielder, Bernando, who was able take control of the ball with his chest before striking home a volley in to the bottom corner of the net. Coming out for the second […]
The article also reports that Nicolas Anelka may become the first casualty of Chelsea’s lacklustre recent run and that Luka Modric may once more be sought after in West London. Kaká, who moved to Real Madrid in 2009 for £59 million, has 82 caps for Brazil, scoring 27 goals and has enjoyed a good start […]
Taison’s agent Diego Dornelle confirmed that negotiations have taken place, but are progressing slowly due to Metalist’s demands. The alternative proposed is a player exchange, involving Marlos, who is yet to make himself a first-choice at the Morumbi. Marlos turned down a move in the late summer, but it may now be a case of […]
There is just something about the words North, East and football… Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Bilbao, Aberdeen, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Recife, Bahia. It seems there is something uniquely special about North Eastern cities and their love for football. These gritty downtrodden industrial cities often blighted with poverty and ignored by the rest of the country have an […]
In October, the five time world cup winners were ranked fifth, behind Spain in first, the Netherlands in second, Germany in third and Uruguay in fourth. However England’s two wins over Sweden and world cup winners Spain, moved them one place above Brazil. The Selecao’s next game is not until February 2012, where their scheduled […]
In January, Flamengo reached an agreement with Al Hilal to acquire 10% of Thiago Neves’ economic rights and were then allowed to take the midfielder on loan until the 31st December 2011. The Arabian club also set Flamengo a deadline, giving the Carioca club the priority to purchase the remaining 90% of Thiago’s economic right’s, […]
