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The 24-year-old midfielder picked up a hamstring injury during a training session in March and it was originally expected that he would be able to play some part in United’s title run-in. However on Friday, Ferguson told Manchester United’s official website that he thinks the Brazilian is unlikely to be involved in his side’s four […]
The Uruguay international has struggled for both form and fitness since arriving at the San Siro from Atlético Madrid last summer, and reports have suggested that both Corinthians and Atlético are interested in the forward’s services. However Forlan’s agent, Diego Bolotnicoff, told Lancenet that he has had no contact with either Brazilian club. ”Neither Corinthians […]
Barça created a host of chances at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, but Didier Drogba’s goal on the stroke of half-time has given the Blues a slender advantage for the return leg next Tuesday. ”We still have a chance to qualify for the final, and now I just hope that our luck in front of […]
Inter’s defeat means they qualify as the team with the lowest total of points out of every side that has made it into the last-16, therefore they face the team who have qualified with the highest points tally, which is Fluminense.
The Peixe created a host of chances throughout the game but it had taken them 86 minutes to break the deadlock thanks to Alan Kardec, who managed to glance a header past the helpless Daniel Varca in goal. Santos’ lead was doubled just two minutes later when the highly talented Neymar coolly slotted the ball […]
Chelsea reportedly had a £16.7 million bid for the Brazilian rebuffed in January, but Lucescu has seemingly encouraged the Blues to make another offer for his star midfielder. ”They have to pay the price,” he told reporters. “They have to pay the price because we bring the players here at 17 or 18 years old. […]
Ramires, 25, played a key role in the Chelsea victory – occupying Dani Alves and providing an outlet for a quick counter-attack. “I spoke this week that these games against Barcelona would be one of the most important of my career. I knew the team needed me and that I would be able to help our […]
Leandro, 18, was taken to a nearby prison and interviewed alongside his lawyer as part of a crackdown into motor crime, that also saw Manchester United’s Anderson stopped last-week. The talented youngster had enjoyed a blistering start to the 2011 season, before finding the step-up to Brasileirão level difficult. Grêmio are though standing by their […]
It is common place for bigger sides to move quickly for players starring in the state championships for smaller rivals and Flamengo have moved quickly for 24-year-old right-back Wellington. “I knew of Botafogo’s interest,” Wellington told journalists. “But, the president of Resende told me on Wednesday that a deal was close with Flamengo. I understood […]
Anderson, 24, who has had his spell at Old Trafford disrupted by injury, is still a big name in Portuguese football following a spell at FC Porto in 2006/7 before moving on to Old Trafford. Lance! report that the Portuguese giants are bracing themselves for the departure of Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel this summer and […]
Santos, 29, joined the Gunners from Turkish side Fenerbahce last summer in a deal worth £6.2 million. ”I get on well with every single one of the players, I treat and respect everyone equally and vice versa,” the Brazilian told Arsenal Player. ”Mikel Arteta is Spanish and our languages are quite similar so he is […]
The 23-year-old centre-back has impressed since arriving at Braga from Corinthians do Pilar on loan last summer and news of a possible move to Porto will come as little-surprise to those aware of his talents. ”There is an interest from several European teams, including Porto, but there is nothing official,” Vilela said on the KGM […]
The 34-year-old midfielder is currently plying his trade in Brazil with Fluminense, and although his contract with the club ends in December, he has the option to sign on for another year. ”I have already decided that I will play for one more year, until the end of 2013,” Deco told Globoesporte. The former Barcelona […]
CORINTHIANS: Júlio César; Edenílson, Chicão (Welder), Leandro Castán, Fábio Santos; Ralf, Paulinho; Jorge Henrique, Danilo (Douglas), Emerson (Willian); Liedson. DEPORTIVO TÁCHIRA: Rivas; Chacón, Ángel, Rouga, Arocha (Clavijo); Fernández, Villafraz (Guerrero), García, Parra (Díaz); Arias, Cásseres.
The Tricolor went into the game knowing that victory against the Argentine side would give them the advantage of staging their second leg last-16 encounter in Rio de Janeiro. Fluminense went straight on the attack against Arsenal, and could have taken an early lead as Wellington Nem’s cut-back pass was sent inches over the crossbar […]
In an interview with SporTV Arena, Scolari lauded Ronaldo and agreed with the Portugal forward’s recent claim that away fans boo him because they are jealous. ”Some people do not like him because he is a great player, good-looking and has sex with all the ladies. People get jealous,” the former Chelsea boss said. […]
According to Brazil’s Lance! newspaper, the Italian giants are asking for €5 million in exchange for the player, in order to match the fee that the Nerazzurri themselves paid for Forlan’s services last summer. Last year’s champions, Corinthians already boast one of the best squad’s in Brazil, but the Timão board are also widely reported […]
“David Luiz is a big loss for us,” the Italian boss told the assembled media ranks. “He’s a fantastic central defender, he was in good form, we hope to get him back in two weeks maybe, so hopefully he can be ready for the end of the season.” Having been the focus of much criticism […]
“He [Abramovich] did not appear after the game against Tottenham,” Ramires told Globo Esporte. “I think if we win against Barcelona, everyone will be waiting for him to open that door!” The Brazilian central-midfielder believes the side can draw confidence from their victory over Napoli, whilst accepting that Barcelona have the abilities to cause his […]
Reports have suggested that the 33-year-old could return to Flamengo this summer, with the Carioca club having openly admitted that their interested in the player’s services. However, Juan insists that his concentration is solely on playing for the Giallarossi. The Brazilian told reporters: ”I’m not thinking about these rumours. I’m just focused exclusively on […]
The 24-year-old defender pulled up on the hour mark in Sunday’s 5-1 FA Cup semi-final win against Tottenham Hotspur and was forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher. ”It’s a big loss for us,” Di Matteo said. ”He’s a fantastic centre-half who was in good form. We hope to get him back in two […]
The Wales international has recently become one of the most sought-after players in Europe following a number of impressive performances for Spurs this season. It has been reported that Barcelona have made Bale their number one transfer target for the summer, and Sandro believes that the 22-year-old would welcome an opportunity to play for the […]
The Argentine side can no longer qualify for the knock out stages of South America’s most prestigious competition, as both Flu and Boca Juniors have already secured the top two positions in Group 4. However, Deco expects Arsenal de Sarandi to still provide Fluminense with a difficult test in Buenos Aires. The former Portugal international […]
According to the charges, Assis hid a transfer of US$884,000 from the Central Bank, whilst also disguising movement of property worth R$776,000 and depositing US$125,000 in a Swiss account without informing authorities. The incidents took place between 2003 and 2004, with Assis now freed to decide when he will start his prison term. Assis himself […]
