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Rivaldo has been absent from training for a few days and the press are starting to suspect their is something more to the situation. “His absence is always noticeable in the field, since, in addition to assuming the role of captain of the group, he is the most media-friendly player in the squad, a fact […]
The 27-year-old picked up a muscle strain in his right thigh during a training session on Tuesday, but was able to play 73 minutes of the Rio side’s 2-1 win over Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday. Speaking to Globoesporte he said: “My leg is in severe pain. It’s going to be really difficult […]
The former Barcelona playmaker has attracted negative headlines recently, after his below-par performances with both Flamengo and Brazil. On Thursday night, Ronaldinho found himself on the receiving end of some jeers from the Rubro-Negro faithful during the Carioca side’s 1-0 win over Emelec in the Copa Libertadores. “It’s an extra motivation for me to run […]
Speaking to Globo Esporte, Joel Santana said of his star: “If he plays as he can, certainly. If Ronaldinho feels good, that is half the battle. He can compare to Messi, the kid at Santos [Neymar] and Fred when he feels good.” Since arriving at Flamengo last-month, Joel has been quick to praise his “craque” […]
The right-back and former-captain, 31, has been one of the shining lights of Flamengo’s season thus far, but left the pitch in agony against Emelec on Thursday night with a thigh injury. “I cannot play,” he told Radio Globo pitchside. “It hurts a lot and will require treatment.” The absence will come as a huge […]
Given the size of the concert operation, the logistics would be impossible and may see São Paulo needing to relocate for the potentially crucial derby fixture with one of their biggest rivals. The obvious choice for a relocation would be the Pacaembu, home of Corinthians. However, given that São Paulo have lost on their last […]
Teixeira, 64, who is the head of the organising committee for the 2014 World Cup has been in charge of the CBF since 1989 and has been at the centre of several corruption scandals. On Thursday, it was announced that in Mr Teixeira’s absence, CBF senior vice-president Jose Maria Marin would take temporary charge of […]
Flamengo grabbed a first victory of the 2012 Copa Libertadores group stage with a 1-0 defeat of Emelec at the Engenhão on Thursday night. Struggling with the loss of three crucial midfielders, Flamengo adapted to play a 3-5-2 formation, but the unfamiliarity led to an unconvincing performance. The Rubro-Negro‘s task was helped in no small […]
“I’m very happy. I never imagined as a centre-back, I would score a back-heeled goal. It’s a remarkable moment in my career,” the 24-year-old told A Bola. Sporting Lisbon will travel to the Etihad Stadium next week, hoping to defend their one-goal lead in the second-leg against the Premier League leaders. However, Xandão was quick […]
Last night for instance, Guangzhou Evergrande marked their AFC Champions League debut with a 5-1 away win over Jeonbuk, courtesy for three goals from Brazilians (Cléo x2 and Muriquí), plus another from an Argentine whose defining career moments came in the confines of the Campeonato Brasileiro – Darío Conca. Full text at Wild East Football
Corinthians will start the defence of their title at home against 2010 winners Fluminense, whilst last season’s Serie B champions Sport Recife begin life in the top-flight at home to Flamengo. First round – 20/5 Botafogo v São Paulo Vasco v Grêmio Palmeiras v Portuguesa Corinthians v Fluminense Internacional v Coritiba Cruzeiro v Atlético-GO […]
Grêmio produced a stunning 23-minute second-half come back to shock minnows River Plate in the first-round of the Copa do Brasil. The team from Sergipe state had taken a shock 2-0 lead minutes into the second-half, leaving Vanderlei Luxemburgo facing a second major defeat in his first three games in charge at the Gaúcho side. […]
The 20-year-old forward scored a sensational hat-trick to help Santos beat Inter 3-1 at the Vila Belmiro on Wednesday. The first of Neymar’s three came from the penalty spot, but his second and third were both similar to the goal that saw him rewarded with the 2011 Ferenc Puskás trophy in January. “He [Neymar] is […]
The Tricolor captain, Fred, bagged the game’s opening goal when he headed in Deco’s in swinging free-kick just nine minutes into the game. Boca Juniors dominated proceedings throughout the first-half with both Santiago Silva and Mouche going close, only to be denied by former Liverpool keeper Diego Cavalieri. A minute into the second-half, the […]
It was Danilo who oppened the scoring for the Timão in the first half, seizing upon an error by Nacional goalkeeper Don to give the home-side the lead, having already squandered a good chance in the opening fifteen minutes. Although not able to really tear Nacional apart, Corinthians were on top throughout and midway through […]
Love, who signed for Flamengo from CSKA Moscow in January, has scored four times in five games for Carioca club. The 27-year-old will get another opportunity to find the back of the net again tonight, when Joel Santana’s men take on Ecuadorian side Emelec in the Copa Libertadores at the Engenhão. ”I’m not satisfied, I […]
The Brazilian international opened the scoring in the 18th minute, converting from the penalty spot after Indio’s foul on Borges just inside the box. Nine minutes into the second half, Neymar doubled Santos’ lead with a goal similar to the one that won him the 2011 Puskas award. The 20-year-old forward made a run from […]
The second of the three goals, which was followed by an outstanding third, can be seen below. Neymar had earlier opened the scoring from the penalty spot.
The 29-year-old, who was influential in Madrid’s 5-0 win over Espanyol last Sunday, is continually being linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu. However, speaking to Spanish newspaper AS, the midfielder insisted that he is determined to succeed with Los Blancos. Kaká said: “I want to stay here, absolutely. I am not going […]
The former Manchester City player has not featured in coach Mano Menezes’ plans since last August – when Brazil were beaten by Germany 3-2 in an international friendly. However, Robinho told Globoesporte that his main objective is to make the squad for the 2014 World Cup. The 28-year-old said: “At the right time, the call-up will […]
A brace of goals for former-Partizan Belgrade striker Cleo and another two for ex-Fluminense star Dario Conca set Guangzhou on their way to victory, before Muriqui completed the rout late on. All five goals for the Chinese side were ‘Made in Brazil’, if Argentine Conca can be claimed on the back of his success at […]
The five-time world champions have now gone eight games unbeaten, winning their last six on the bounce. Mano Menezes side will be hoping to maintain their run when they come up against Denmark in their next international fixture on 26th May 2012 in Hamburg, Germany. Rnk Team Pts +/- Pos 1 Spain 1561 0 […]
Another episode of The Elastico podcast featuring Chris Atkins and Rio Coimbra. This week we have a three part feature for your enjoyment, so take a look at what we have lined-up: Part 1 – Review of the week’s action Part 2 – We talk to Art Zantinge (@azantinge), a Canadian lover of São Paulo state […]
Dedé, 23, has over the last twelve months sprung-up with crucial goals in big ties for Vasco, with goal-scoring now an important part of his all-round contribution. One concern for the big centre-back will be that despite his usual excellence, Vasco’s defence have been leaking goals thus far in the Copa Libertadores, far from their […]
