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Júlio César has been sent back to Milan to recover, after experiencing pain in the abductor muscle of his left-thigh. Brazil team doctor, José Luiz Runco, confirmed the injury is not too serious, but that it is better for Júlio César to depart early and recover. Jefferson will make his fourth appearance for Brazil in […]
The game got off to a lively start with Botafogo striker Alex testing Marcelo Lomba’s reflexes from an overhead kick. The Flamengo owned goalkeeper was up to the task, but Botafogo were well on top in these early stages. But, inevitably they were caught by a suckerpunch when defensive disorganisation left Souza unmarked at the […]
Yuri Mamute, so called because of his ‘mammoth-like’ size is one of the supposed next generation of youth talent in Brazil, some of which have made the news in the last few days. The forward who was first promoted to Grêmio’s first-team squad in June for observation has impressed new manager Celso Roth enough to […]
Breno was arrested in connection with an arson incident at his Munich mansion and has been suffering with problems of severe depression, thus his German club are willing to let him return to Brazil to recuperate. São Paulo were interested in their former youth product in the summer, having lost Alex Silva and Miranda over […]
The allegations are based on abnormal financial movements between 2006-7, when the forward was based in Qatar, reports Brazilian newpaper O Globo. The Financial Crimes Unit has applied to a court for access to the player’s bank accounts from the period, whilst they will also investigate the accounts of other people and companies connected with the […]
Despite club president Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro insisting that Pelé would be registered as a member of the playing party for the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup, the winner of two Intercontinental Cups in 1962 and 1963 has distanced himself from the claims. Current Santos boss Muricy Ramalho was questioned on the debate today, […]
The player has had fans calling for an end to his loan spell after three red cards in his first nine appearances for the giant Brazilian club and further alienated himself last week by calling the fans ‘very, very annoying’. Adilson Batista, the São Paulo boss who is not having the easiest of periods himself, […]
Liédson and Emerson have been the stars of the Timão attack this campaign, but with the former injured and the latter suspended, Corinthians are short of attacking options. Adriano has trained well over the last couple of weeks, but is still overweight and showing that much work must be done over the coming weeks if […]
There are recalls in midfield for Lucas Leiva and Fernandinho, the same duo who played in last month’s defeat of Ghana, whilst Dani Alves and Marcelo return at full-back. Menezes is coming under great pressure for his side’s performances in recent months, as well as the fact he is yet to beat an established top-eight […]
The £1.8million (R$5 million) a-year contract between Santos and the Post Office and Bank of Brazil, would see Neymar’s salary reach previously unattainable levels for a domestically-based Brazilian player. Neymar already has six long-term sponsorship agreements in place, with Nike, Lupo, Tenys Pé Baruel, Nextel, Red Bull and Panasonic. Whilst, the remarkable fact about the […]
In the end, only a second-half goal from Neymar separated the two sides, as Costa Rica produced a stubborn defensive display. That being said, the Central American’s were not without their chances to win the game. Costa Rica had their best chance of the game after just two minutes, when a delightful chipped cross over […]
Leandro has come from obscurity over the past twelve months and now represents the latest in a long line of star Grêmio youth products. Despite an outstanding 2011 season, Leandro remains grounded about what he must do to be successful in the game. “Everything that I have experienced in this short time will help me a lot. But, if […]
Now, with Ronaldinho away on international duty with the Seleção, Diego Maurício will have another big opportunity to state a first-team claim in this weekend’s derby with bitter rivals Fluminense. “Ronaldinho is irreplaceable, our ‘craque’,” said Diego Maurício in a Globo interview. “We know he is hard to replace, but I will get to show my work on the pitch. “He talked […]
Alex, 34, who has been an idol at Cruzeiro since his two year spell in the early 2000’s, when he inspired the Foxes to a ‘triple crown’ of the State Championship, Copa do Brazil and Brazilian Championship titles. Alex had taken to Twitter to congratulate Gilvan, saying: “Congartulations Dr. Gilvan and good luck at Cruzeiro […]
Matheus, now 17, was born during the 1994 World Cup and prompted the famous ‘cradle-rocking’ celebration of Bebeto and his companions. An attacking midfielder, Matheus is now following in his dad’s footsteps en-route to becoming a professional footballer. Bebeto was attending the opening of Rio State FA’s new headquarters today and confirmed his son was […]
Edu who is in London for the Leaders in Football conference, as well as to speak to European based players and build the Corinthians brand abroad, confirmed to the BBC that the club have no current plans to sign Teves “At the moment there are no plans to try and sign him again,” commented former […]
“I cried many times,” he told the club’s in-house TV station. “I did not understand. I always lived within the constraints of an athlete’s lifestyle, eating good food and sleeping early. “Things were not going well physically and I took it badly. I was a robot.” Kaká spoke of his time training in isolation whilst the team prepared for matches, but the star insisted he was always […]
Dagoberto’s father, José, as with many of those born in the south of Paraná state is a supporter of the giant Porto Alegre club and would love to see his son pull on the famous red shirt one day. “He is happy with the opportunity to play for Inter,” revealed the player’s mother, Adelines Pelentier. […]
The Brazil international felt the twinge in his thigh during the second half of Santos’ encounter with Grêmio this midweek and speaking to reporters confirmed his injury. “There is no chance. I will do tests this afternoon, but I know myself, there is no chance,’ confirmed the former Shakhtar man. “It saddens me to be […]
The team is the same side that had been practicing together in training this week and there will be competitive debuts under Mano Menezes for three new Seleção stars – Fábio da Silva, Adriano and Luiz Gustavo. Julio Cesar; Fabio, Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Adriano; Ralf, Luiz Gustavo, Ronaldinho; Lucas Moura, Fred, Neymar. Interesting selections […]
Each training session currently brings a host of new reports and photos on the troubled star’s progress as he looks to get back on track and make the most of his considerable talent. This Sunday’s fixture with Atlético-GO (20.00 London time) could well mark the return of Adriano to competitive action after two weeks solid […]
This midweek against Santos, Grêmio produced an inspired performance to beat the Copa Libertadores champions 1-0 at the Olímpico Monumental, with a goal from ex-Marseille and Shakhtar striker Brandão. It was a display of vibrant, high pressing football that is all too rare in the Campeonato Brasileiro at times and Celso Roth must take great […]
Lúcio has been omitted from the squad for the fixtures with Costa Rica and Mexico, whilst the Chelsea man has seen off the challenge of Vasco da Gama’s up-and-coming centre-back Dedé to win back the trust of Mano Menezes. “There is greater responsibility when taking the place of Lúcio,” said Luiz in an interview with Globo. “The responsibility is great whenever […]
Ronaldo spoke enthusiastically about the Internacional striker, who ‘El Fenómeno’ was happy to tip as his successor. “He is a great player, great quality, very strong, very good in the air, something I never had,” enthused Ronaldo. “I think with time he will come through and we will have a great goal supply.“ Ronaldo also reiterated his view that Neymar must make the move to Europe […]