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In an interview with Radio Bandeirantes, the President of Palmeiras, Alberto Tirone hinted that the player chose Rio de Janeiro for the beaches, despite the player’s agent, Tadic, denying an offer had ever been received. “I do not know what happened, but unfortunately I think Wagner will not be coming to Palmeiras. “There was a […]
Luis has played a key role in helping Vasco become the Copa do Brasil champions earlier in year, and now the Carioca club will be without one of their star men in their Copa Sudamericana campaign and their last two remaining league fixtures, where they have a chance on winning the title. Vasco’s doctor, Clovis […]
According to Italian football website, Calciomercato, the twenty two year old midfielder has impressed the Italian giants with his recent performances for Spurs and the Brazilian national team and Milan believe Sandro would be the perfect replacement for veterans, Gennardo Gattuso and Mark Van Bommel. The former Internacional midfielder isn’t a regular first team starter […]
The former Sevilla striker has been in fine form for Sao Paulo in recent games and is now hoping coach Mano Menezes will recall him to the national team. In Luis Fabiano’s last two games for Sao Paulo, the thirty one year old has netted four goals and claims he’s now feeling 100% following his […]
Rafinha recently signed a new contract with Barcelona, keeping him with the Champions League winners until the summer of 2014. The eighteen year old midfielder had recently made his first team debut in Barcelona’s 1-0 win against second division side, L’Hospitalet in the Copa del Ray. The midfielder replaced Cesc Fabregas half way through the […]
The British newspaper, the Daily Mail have reported the three time World Cup winner claimed that the allegations of those made against Luis Suarez and John Terry were exaggerated, and the the seventy one year old had contradicted his autobiography by insisting he’d never suffered racism as footballer. ”When I played, opponents in the domestic league would […]
Juninho showed some nice touches in midfield, in a match almost completely controlled by the LA side and the magnificent passing of David Beckham. Robbie Keane had earlier had an effort wrongly disallowed for offside, before Landon Donovan tidily finished off a smart move involving both Beckham and Keane. Juninho’s loan is set to expire […]
The newspaper says that the deal, set to go through at the end of the Brazilian Championship is potentially worth €10 million, with €3 million to be paid up front in January and the remainder due as a second lump sum in the summer. Corinthians are powerless to resist any offer that satisfies the demands […]
In all the years I’ve been based in Brazil, few players have given me as much pleasure as Felipe of Vasco da Gama. There was the thrill of discovering a special player as he made his first tentative steps at left back in 1996. Over the next few years he blossomed, a hugely promising member […]
The Paulista club went a goal behind when Leonardro Silva’s diving header fired Atletico Mineiro in to the lead in the fifty fifth minute. However, fifteen minutes from time, Corinthians grabed a goal back when former Portuguese international, Liedson, headed home the equaliser to send the Timao fans in to full voice. Having come off […]
However, the former-Manchester United full-back has kicked up a fuss with his description of Chelsea defender David Luiz’s playing style during Sunday’s encounter with Liverpool. Neville described the gung-ho charges of the Seleção defender as being as if he was “controlled by a 10-year-old in the crowd on a Playstation.” David Luiz has faced a […]
Speaking at a press conference after Gremio’s 3-1 defeat against Ceara, Pelaipe assured the Tricolor fans that Kleber would be playing for the Tricolor Gaucho’s next season. ”Kleber is a Gremio player,” inisted Pelaipe. ”All the documents have been signed. Gilson has already signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro, Kleber with Gremio, we just need Palmeiras’ […]
Neymar has caught the eye of some of the biggest football clubs in the world, with the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea all chasing his signature. The nineteen year old manged to guide Santos to become the Copa Libertadores champions and as a result, the Paulisa club will now compete in this year’s […]
The newspaper Folha de São Paulo reports that the players’ agents have been informed of the club’s intentions and that the players are content at their current clubs. The futures of other loanees including Dodô, Boquita and Lulinha is yet to be decided.
Mario Mieli, a Roma official, was at Corinthians training on Friday to observe the ‘volante‘, but Milan remain favourites for his signature, with Sporting Director Ariedo Braida still in Brazil and expected to watch the encounter with Atlético Mineiro this Sunday. Milan have seen plenty of positives from the Brazil international and hope he can […]
With the poor form of Denilson on his return to Brazil and the immaturity of Casemiro, São Paulo are after an experienced midfielder to play alongside Wellington in the heart of the midfield. Cruzeiro, worried by the threat of relegation are yet to sign-on the midfielder and São Paulo look set to pounce, with Bahia […]
Sao Paulo 3 – 1 America Mineiro A brace from Luis Fabiano, and a goal from Jean was enough to secure victory for Sao Paulo against America Mineiro, keeping the Tricolor’s hopes of qualifying for next year’s Copa Libertadores alive. Their opponents, America Mineiro, did manage to get on the score sheet, but Alessandro’s goal […]
The former Barcelona ace has come under plenty of criticism following some under par performances in his recent games for Flamengo, and has failed to find the back of the net in almost two months. However, Flamengo coach ,Luxemburgo, insists he wont be dropping the Brazilian international, claiming he needs the Ronaldinho of old to […]
The former Brazilian international started his career with Palmeiras in 1992. Having spent nineteen years at the Paulista club, the thirty eight year old goalkeeper is expected to retire at the end of the season. The Palmeiras idol’s contract ends on 31st December 2010, and the club aren’t expect to extend it. Marcos hasn’t played […]
“The work we did with him will always make a difference,” said Muricy. “In football it is important that we show strength. “I talked to him about it and said in front of everyone. He is buying into this idea. It will be good for him and Santos in the future.” Muricy also spoke, in his […]
In an interview with, Corriere dello Sport, the twenty seven year playmaker told the Italian newspaper he would be more than happy to spend the next ten years playing for AC Milan. ”Im really happy here.” said the former Santos ace. ”I’m happy to be an important player for Milan. The boss Massimiliano Allegri knows how […]
Neymar has been nominated for his solo effort against Flamengo (below) earlier this season, whilst competition includes Wayne Rooney’s overhead kick against Manchester City and Lionel Messi’s goal against Arsenal in the Champions League. List of Nominations Benjamin De Ceulaer, Lokeren. Giovani dos Santos, Mexico Julio Gómez, Mexico Under-17 Zlatan Ibrahimović, Milan Lisandro López, […]
The former Inter and AC Milan coach, Leonardo, is now the sporting director of PSG and with the french club now being owned by the Qatari Investment Authority, the French giants now have the finances to compete in the transfer market with the big clubs of Europe and have Hulk at the top of their transfer […]
