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The Alvinegro captain Loco Abreu managed to make up for his 25th minute penalty miss by converting a header just before the half hour mark. But moments before the interval the Serie A giants were left scratching their heads when Emerson grabbed an equaliser for Resende, firing home a deflected free-kick past a helpless Jefferson […]
The club have kept the Number 11 shirt unregistered in order to register the Villarreal star, who is expected to fly into Brazil in the coming days to complete proceedings. With Osvaldo’s purchase close to completion, the deals should represent São Paulo’s final activity of an off-season which has seen them add the likes of […]
Alecsandro’s volley gave the Cruz de Malta the lead just after the half hour mark before Fagner added a second five minutes before the interval. Vasco went down to ten men mid way through the second half when midfielder Jonathan recieved a straight red for slapping Marcio Loyola across the back of the neck. Despite […]
Seleção star Robinho added the second of the three goals with a back-post tap-in and celebrated in what has become customary manner for Brazilian footballers in recent times, by dancing ‘Ai se eu te pego’ by Michel Teló. Take a look? How are Binho’s moves? Better than Neymar?
Since winning the Campeonato Brasileirão in 2008, the Paulista giants have gone three years without winning a major trophy. ”I hope our team can be competitive and we can reach our goals,” Fabiano told Globoesporte. ”The club have signed good players and we have to build a good rapport as soon as possible. It will […]
Corinthians were expecting a tough test against a previously vibrant Atlético Paranaense side on Saturday, but found themselves easy 6-0 winners after a five-goal first-half. Barrel-chested striker Douglas grabbed himself a hat-trick, using his strength and power to torment the Curitiba side’s defence, but it was Matheuzinho who starred for the Paulista giants. The Number […]
The two Brazilian sensations are wanted by some of Europe’s biggest clubs and Lucio insists Inter must move quickly to capture Lucas’ signature. ”I think Lucas is better suited to Italian and European football than Neymar,” the 33-year old told Corriere dello sport. ”I Know Lucas very well and Inter ought to run to sign […]
The 30-year old goalkeeper has fallen down the pecking order at Spurs and has been told by coach Harry Redknapp that he’s free to leave White Hart Lane this January. It’s understood QPR boss Mark Hughes is desperate to strengthen the R’s defence and has identified Gomes as a transfer target.
In an interview published by French newspaper Le Monde on Friday, Pelé was quoted saying Messi couldn’t be considered as one of football’s greatest players yet because of his international record with Argentina. But speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Maradona leapt to the defence of his compatriot and insisted he was not surprised […]
The midfielder has had problems in Brazil with legal ranklings since being ‘outed’ as gay by an official of rival team Palmeiras. It is believed the deal is part of a link-up that has come to light in the past few days with Venky’s officials in Brazil.
Flamengo were easy winners at the Engenhão, with two goals from Jael and one from the impressive Camacho, before Adryan came on for his cameo in-front of the adoring home fans. “I scored for Flamengo at youth level, but I’ll never forget the goal I scored tonight,” said the Brazil Under-17 star of the last […]
It had taken the Tricolor das Laranjeiras just thirteen minutes to open the scoring when Souza’s cross from the right found an unmarked Rafael Moura waiting inside the Friburguense area. The big man teed up his strike partner Araújo who made no mistake in putting away his effort from 12-yards out. Ten minutes before the […]
The 26-year old midfielder returns to Laranjeiras for the third time after previously playing for Flu in 2007-2008 and again in 2009. Thiago Neves will be competing with the likes of Deco, Wagner, Edinho, Jean, Lanzini and Diguinho for a place in the Fluminense midfield. ”He will have to fight for his place in the […]
Coritiba were first in action on Friday, as they took on an impressive Vitória side in São Paulo. Yet, they managed to ify the Northerners and impose their mark on the game, emerging convincing 2-0 winners in the day’s early game. After a goalless first-half, Gustavo opened the scoring for the Paraná side early in […]
The Brazil Under-17 star has been impressing with the reserve side and Under-18’s since arriving in the UK in September and can now, having turned 18, be registered for first-team action. “That is not to say I am going to play,” said the youngster. “I still have much to improve and my call-up would depend […]
The London side are looking to revamp their midfield and the Shakhtar meia, called up to the Brazil squad for their most recent matches, fits the bill for Villas-Boas side. Shakhtar have admitted that the player would like to move on and are willing to discuss a deal, but with the player’s buy-out fee set […]
On Friday reports in the Brazil claimed that Villarreal’s deputy director of football José Manuel Llaneza was in Brazil to discuss São Paulo’s interest in forward Nilmar. ”[This information] is boring. We have no interest in Nilmar,” Lopes told ESPN Brasil. ”We don’t know anything about Villareal’s vice-president coming. We are not doing any negotiating.” Lopes […]
Despite Messi being named the FIFA player of the year three times in a row, Pelé claims the Argentine must improve at international level before he can be considered as one of the greats. The 71-year old told French newspaper Le Monde: ”When Messi has scored 1,283 goals and won three World Cups, then we will […]
With only three forwards (Luis Fabiano, Fernandinho and William José) in the squad, São Paulo have returned for Nilmar once more, having last season attempted to prize the player back from Spain – only to be put-off by a £20 million valuation. The player is believed to be excited at the prospect of a return […]
Despite recently committing his future to the Peixe, the Brazilian international continues to be linked with the two Spanish giants. After receiving the accolade of best player in the America’s on Thursday, Neymar told reporters in Montevideo that he doesn’t know if he will move to Europe after his contract expires with Santos. ”At the […]
It took just four minutes in Jaguariúna for Corinthians to take the lead against América-MG, as striker Douglas air-kicked in the middle, but the Timaozinho star of the tournament, Matheuzinho, was on hand at the back-post to fire home. Corinthians dominated proceedings, with last-years Brasileirão Under-20 Champions unable to threaten the Paulista side. Indeed, with […]
The 22-year old forward injured his left thigh during the Rossoneri’s 2-1 win against Novara in the Copa Italia on Wednesday. Pato will now miss the AC Milan’s games against Lazio, Cagliari, Napoli and Udinese, but should return in time for the Champions League last 16 tie against Arsenal at the San Siro.
Adriano was celebrating is mothers birthday in Rio de Janeiro on Monday night and failed to catch a flight back to São Paulo in time for Tuesday’s training session. The former Roma forward met with the Corinthians board on Thursday in which he issued an apology and promised he would now be more commited to […]
The Thursday edition of the “Lancashire Telegraph” exclusively revealed that starting this month, the team will have the help of the Brazilian businessman in matters of strengthen the squad. João Souza is a representativ of the Venky’s company in Brazil, the same firm that owns Blackburn, and will travel to England on Thursday to consult […]
