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The 23-year-old has been strongly linked with a move away from São Januário this summer, with the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Juventus and Benfica all believed to be showing interest in the centre-back. “I can guarantee that Dedé will stay at Vasco,” Dinamite told Lancenet. “He has a big aim to play for Brazil […]
Botafogo played in the early kick-off on Saturday, emerging as 2-0 winners against Duque de Caxias at the Engenhão. The in-form Fellype Gabriel gave the Fogão the lead in the 36th minute with a strike from close range, before Jobson wrapped up the points midway through the second-half with a simple tap-in. Playing at the […]
Silva limped off in the 10th minute in Milan’s 2-1 win over Roma on Saturday, and scans have shown he has suffered an injury to the biceps femoris of the right thigh. The Brazilian international will consequently miss the Rossoneri’s next six matches, which includes both legs of their Champions League quarter-final encounter with Barcelona.
The 23-year-old centre-back has been the subject of intense transfer speculation over the last six months, with Manchester United, Liverpool, Juventus and Benfica all believed to be tracking the Brazil international. “I’m not ready [to move to Europe],” Dedé told Lancenet. “When I am, I will say. Right now, I have to enjoy what is happening […]
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The 22-year-old is fast becoming one of the most sought-after players in the world, with AC Milan, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain all believed to be showing interest in the Brazil international. “I would like to play in Italy along with two of my favourite strikers, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani,” Damião told […]
The 24-year-old’s first-half strike against Los Bermellones became his 35th of the 2011-2012 season, meaning he has now taken over Ronalado’s previous record of 34 during the 1996-1997 campaign for Barça. Thus far, Messi has found the back of the net 55 times in all competitions this season.
The Brazilian defender had picked up a knock during the Rossoneri’s Copa Italia semi-final clash with Juventus on Wednesday and was reportedly going to be rested this weekend. However despite the reports, Silva was deemed fit to play against Roma, but just 10 minutes into the match, the 27-year-old signalled to the bench asking to […]
As Flamengo cruised to their crushing victory, Douglas grabbed a stunning hat-trick to inspire his team to success. After a week in which his name has been splashed across the media Europe-wide, Douglas was keen to focus on Saturday’s game. “I thought that the whole team played well,” Douglas told Sambafoot on Saturday evening. “At […]
There has been a lot of talk over the past 24 hours that Manchester United have made their move to purchase Desportivo Brasil youngster Lucas Evangelista on his 18th birthday next year. Although United do have a first-option agreement in-effect with the player, Sambafoot has been told that there has been no action taken by […]
Ramires has been one of the Stamford Bridge club’s top performers this campaign and hopes to continue a recent upturn in fortunes against an out-of-form Tottenham. “Nobody wants to lose on their birthday,” Ramires told Globo Esporte. “It will be a special game for me and I hope that these high spirits help me to […]
Aguilar is one of a group of players involved in Desportivo Brasil’s link-up with Manchester United, where the English club take the players to train twice a year, retaining a first-option on their purchase. Previously at Cruzeiro, Aguilar was snapped-up by the academy side after excelling in Belo Horizonte, much to the annoyance of the […]
Andre Santos, 28, had been a key member of the first-team in the early season, but broke down when told he would need ankle surgery. “It was very hard,” he told Arsenal Player. “When I found that I would need an operation it was very hard news to take. I was in the changing room […]
The British newspaper claims that Rivaldo’s advises had contacted the League One side, offering them the chance to bring the 39-year-old to the Valley on a free transfer. However, Charlton’s coach Chris Powell reportedly opted against the deal, as he is skeptical of what the former Barcelona ace could offer at his age. Rivaldo, who […]
The former Manchester City player met with leaders of Internacional on Friday to explain his actions and to learn his punishment. After the meeting, the clubs director of football, Cuca Lima, told reporters: ”We decided to fine Jo’s wages and he will train away from the first-team for an indefinite period of time.”
The 27-year-old midfielder has been sidelined for the past two weeks after straining a muscle in his right thigh during the Tricolors 2-1 win over Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores. ”We expect Thiago Neves to play against Zamora,”Braga told reporters. ”But we must be careful with him because he always gives 100% in games […]
The 30-year-old striker, who started his professional career at Flamengo, is currently without a club after being released by Corinthians earlier this month. Corinthians had confirmed on Friday that Adriano’s contract with the club was officially cancelled for just cause, and as soon as Coutinho heard the news, he contacted the player to offer him […]
According to numerous reports across Europe this week, 17-year-old Flamengo midfielder Douglas Baggio is at the centre of a transfer battle between Napoli, Real Madrid and Chelsea amongst others. However, Sambafoot can reveal that there has been no contact with the player from any side and the player is only aware of interest via media […]
The Peixe went into the game realising that they had a great opportunity to open up a two point gap at the top of Group 1, having seen Internacional and The Strongest play out a draw on Wednesday. Santos took control of proceedings from the moment the referee blew his whistle to start the game, […]
The 22-year-old forward has made just eleven Serie A appearances for the Rossoneri this season, with his last being in the 1-1 draw with Juventus on the 25th of February. ”AC Milan announces that Alexandre Pato, currently working at Milanello as part of his own fitness program, will travel next Monday to Atlanta, Georgia, with […]
The 23-year-old forward started his professional career with the Coxa, before joining Palmeiras in January 2009 and then signing for Barça six months later in a deal worth €14 million. Keirrison has never made a single appearance for the Catalan outfit, spending the last two-and-a-half years out on loan at four different clubs (Benfica, Fiorentina, […]
The newspaper’s exclusive report suggests that the Barcelona hierarchy regard David Luiz as the ideal long-term replacement for Carles Puyol and will make their move this summer. The news would suggest that the club have been put off long-term target Thiago Silva by Milan’s huge asking price for the Samba d’Or winner. Sambafoot reported earlier […]
Lucas, 25, is now in his fifth campaign at Anfield, but struggled initially in the face of intense scrutiny from the media following a €5 million move from Grêmio. “My start was very hard here in Liverpool,” Lucas told English newspaper The People. “I didn’t give up and I worked hard on my objectives to […]
