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It’s understood that caretaker coach Cristovão Borges feels that Juninho has played too many games in close proximity and doesn’t want to run to risk of the 37-year-old picking up an injury. Renato Silva is expected to take the former Lyon midfielder’s place, partnering Allan in the centre of midfield. If Vasco beat Fluminense tonight […]
Galatasary now hold a 6-point cushion over their arch-rivals Fenerbahçe, who will play their game in hand today against Karabükspor at the Yenisenhir stadium.
First up on Wednesday was Botafogo. After three straight draws, the Alvinegro managed to get back to winning ways – thrashing Olaria 5-0 at the Engenhão. Loco Abreu and Elkeson both bagged a brace each, before Maicosuel scored the fifth two minutes from time. On Thursday, Flamengo managed to scrape a 1-0 win against Madureira at […]
The Italian newspaper claims that the Nerazzurro are looking to offload Sneijder at the end of the season and see the highly-rated Oscar as the ideal replacement for the Dutchman. The publication goes on to state that the San Siro outfit are prepared to offer Internacional a fee of €15 million for the 20-year-old services. […]
The star has enjoyed a mediocre start to the season, with mixed performances on the field and several missed training sessions off it, leading some to question his influence at Flamengo. With the club now unilaterally paying the former-Barcelona man’s €525k-a-month wages, those doubts have only increased, with the finances potentially better used elsewhere. The […]
The player, who would be set to receive €1.5 million annual salary, is considering the deal, but has doubts due to his wife’s current pregnancy. The family are believed to be unwilling to leave Brazil during this important time. Corinthians would have little say in the deal, with investors owning the vast majority of the […]
Silva had already agreed personal terms with the Peixe, but the Copa Libertadores holders decided to pull the plug on the deal when Flamengo requested a release fee for the 26-year-old. ”We haven’t been able reach an agreement with Flamengo,” said Rodrigues. ”The values of the negotiation were not what Santos considers reasonable, their request […]
Fernandes suffered the injury in last Sunday’s Gre-Nal at the Olimpico, and after being examined by Grêmio’s medical staff, a club doctor revealed on Friday that the 22-year-old had damaged ligaments in his left shoulder. The right-back is set to miss the remainder of the Campeonato Gaúcho, but should return in time for the Tricolor’s […]
Caio Junior’s men went in to the game as overwhelming favourites against Ypiranga on Wednesday night, and were fortunate to run out 2-1 victors against their lowly opponents. The home side took the lead mid-way through the first half, but Marcelo Moreno managed to get Grêmio back on level terms in the 57th minute. The […]
It seems the exchange of insults between arguably the two greatest players to of ever graced the beautiful game has no end. The on-going feud had taken another step on Thursday night when Maradona was interviewed by Argentinian radio station La Red. He said: ”He [Pelé] has to criticise someone to get paid. He should […]
The sum, to be paid in three installments of €2 million has been agreed, whilst the player has also come to agree terms on a salary that will see him earn a basic wage of €1.2 million, both of which will be signed off in the coming days. Providing a succesful medical examination is completed, […]
Elkeson and Maicosuel had formed a dynamic and destructive partnership last season, before tailing-off at the end of the season as Botafogo slumped. Now, with the introduction of Andrezinho in the centre, the form has returned as the trio have come to life behind Loco Abreu in attack. “The early season has been encouraging, but […]
Since arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2007, the Portugal international has been involved in a number of incidents that have lead to his reputation being heavily criticised. The most publicised one came in the first-leg of last months Copa del Rey quarter-final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, where Pepe appeared to deliberately stamp on […]
Despite the on-going legal battle between Inter and São Paulo over Oscar’s contract, the highly-rated midfielder was eligible to play for the Colorado, and it was he who opened the scoring in the 24th minute. Leandro Damião held up possession on the edge of the Juan Aurich penalty area, to then tee up Oscar – […]
In just his third appearance for the Tricolor, Wagner was given his marching orders from Paraguayan referee Antonio Arias for kicking out at Nicolas Aguirre in Tuesday’s game. As a result, the 27-year-old will miss Fluminense’s next Libertadores fixture in Group 4, against Boca Juniors at the Bombonera. ”Unfortunately we played against an opponent and […]
Neymar has long been a transfer target for the Catalan club, but the 20-year-old only recently committed his future to Santos until 2014. ”Neymar has a place in Barça’s current team,” Belletti told COM Ràdio. ”He is an impressive player and he could succeed at Barça, who would allow a player of his calibre to […]
Juan, 30, who spent three years at London club Arsenal, before appearing for Fluminense, Flamengo and more recently São Paulo, provides a wealth of know-how for Santos, in a position where they have been forced to adapt in recent times. With the signing of Bruno Cortez, opportunities in the São Paulo first-team were limited this […]
The midfielder, who walked out on his contract at São Paulo citing unpaid wages, has been ordered to return to the Morumbi club, or pay £3.5 million to buy himself out of the two remaining years on his contract. São Paulo have confirmed that they have asked the CBF to return his registration to them […]
The announcement comes at a time when several of Brazil’s top clubs are struggling to nail down sponsors for the coming season, with Flamengo again amongst the casualties. Get ready for a whole season of condom and sex-inspired puns from the Brazilian media, starting this weekend as they take on São Paulo wearing the kit. […]
The Uruguayan side opened the scoring on the half-hour mark thanks to defender Dedé accidently put the ball in to his own net from a Tabare Viudez corner. Vicente Sanchez then doubled Nacional’s lead a minute in to the second half, scoring a diving header from Viudez’s cross. Moments later Sanchez could of added a third […]
The FBF president Carlos Chavez did not reveal what date the match will take place on, but did state that the Brazilian football federation (CBF) have agreed not to charge a fee for the fixture. ”For the excellent relationship we have with the leaders of the CBF, we will play in a next FIFA date. The […]
Along with Ronaldinho, Silva was one of the two over 23-year-olds called up to Dunga’s Brazilian squad at the 2008 Olympics, but the ‘Monstro‘ had to settle for a place on the bench making just three appearances in the competition. However four years on, Silva is now determined to hit top form with Milan so […]
Euzebio, who has earned a reputation for violent misdemeanours over the course of his career was dismissed for a kick-out at an Arsenal player, which caught the Argentine in the face. “This cannot happen again,” said an irritated Abel Braga. “It could have cost us dearly. “He has committed a foul, but it is the […]
An uncommon set-up in Brazil, the system has been tried by Santos in recent times as part of their attempt to replicate the possession football of Barcelona, but has yet to acheive any real success. São Paulo have dropped midfielders Wellington and Denilson for the game, although probably still considered first-choice for big games and […]
