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A dozen stadiums are either being built from scratch or redeveloped ahead of the tournament and officials are seeking to meet or even exceed FIFA’s new recommendations aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the event. “We are no longer accepting engineering works that do not take into account environmental sustainability,” Jose Roberto Bernasconi, the […]
Neco Circe revealed he met with Flamengo boss Vanderlei Luxemburgo to discuss the 21-year-old, but was informed that the Rio de Janeiro side are currently only interested in negotiating a deal for Internacional’s Bolivar. Manoel has three years left on his contract at the relegated Curitiba side, but will hope to move to a top […]
The striker, 26, who scored eleven times for his club this season will be officially announced as a Corinthians player once his current loan-deal at Vasco expires on December 31st. The Paulista club have moved quickly and efficiently about their transfer business thus far since the title was brought to the Pacaembu, bringing in Vitór […]
Rai, youngest brother of Socrates, played for Paris Saint German in the 90s and is still held in high regard by the French clubs supporters. He spent much of his career with Paulista giants, São Paulo and won 51 caps with the Brazilian national team. In an exclusive Interviewed with Sambafoot, the former Brazilian international […]
The ‘milionário’ club have reportedly been in touch with Flamengo to enquire as to the situation with Ronaldinho and the contract disputes that have plagued recent weeks. Should the craque head to Buenos Aires, he would be the only Brazilian of note in the Argentine league, but would join up with other star-namesTrezeguet, Fernando Cavenaghi […]
On Monday, Spanish daily newspaper, AS, reported that Barcelona had paid Santos €10 million to have first-option to sign Neymar at any point until 2014. The article also reported that should an offer come in from another suitor, Santos would have to cough up €20 million to the Catalan club in order to back track […]
According to Spanish newspaper, Marca, Real Madrid are willing to offer Grêmio €15 million for Fernandes, as Mourinho looks to strengthen his defensive options for the second half of the La Liga season. The twenty one year old Brazilian mainly plays as a right-back, but can also play in the centre of defence which is […]
Carlos Alberto Torres spoke exclusively to Sambafoot about who he thinks is the best Brazilian player to play in Europe in 2011. ”I have seen many quality players in the European championsips this year, but I still think the best and most consistent, for me, has been Thiago Silva of AC Milan.” The former Brazilian […]
Henrique, currently on-loan at the Verdão from Barcelona, would be a major coup for the Gaúcho side who struggled for defensive consistency this season and thus, the Porto Alegre club are looking to tie-up a deal with the Spanish giants. The Tricolor’s signing spree may not stop at that extent either, with strong reports linking […]
A last minute goal from Lula sealed the victory, after team-mate China had earlier pulled the Minas Gerais side level from the penalty spot. Fluminense had taken an early lead, when Michael volleyed home in the first-half, but it was not to be the Tricolor’s night. Fluminense do however finish as the tournaments top-scorers, with […]
Diego Tardelli has struggled to adapt to life in Russia since making the move in March and has been heavily linked with a return to Brazil in the January transfer window. According to Roberto Carlos, now a player-coach of Anzhi, Palmeiras have apparently already tabled a €4 million offer for Tardelli. However, the Paulista clubs […]
Playing for the youth and reserve sides, Piazon has hit the back of the net twice in the past week as he looks to make his way through the ranks over the next couple of years. Here was his first goal against Doncaster in the FA Youth Cup last week: (1min 50) Lucas […]
Roberto Carlos moved to Anzhi Makhachkala from Corinthians at the start of 2011 and is currently player-coach for the Russian club. The Brazilian world cup winner was interviewed by Radio Bandeirantes and spoke about the team’s transfer plans for the New Year. Carlos identified Santos’ Ganso and São Paulo’s Lucas Moura as their top targets. […]
Flamengo currently owns 10% of Thiago Neves economic rights and were given the option to buy the remaining 90% from Al-Hilal for €7 million. The Rubro Negro offered to pay the €7 million in instalments over the course of two years, but the Saudi Arabian club insisted they would only allow the instalments to be […]
Luiz Felipe Scolari is amongst the names to take charge at Atlético Madrid after strong reports from the Spanish media suggest that current coach, Gregorio Manzano, is expected to face the sack in the next few days. Luis Pereira, who is now in charge of Atlético Madrid’s youth academy, has affirmed that the Spanish club […]
Paulo Henrique Ganso and the rest of the Santos squad arrived back in Brazil from Japan on Tuesday morning, after their Club World Cup final defeat against Barcelona. Upon arrival, the midfielder surprised waiting journalists by revealing that he had only signed a pre-contract with the DIS group and that previous declarations did not mean […]
Whilst Juninho, 22, was only on loan at the West coast club, the hope was they could retain the player’s services for the 2012 season. However, with the player’s impressive performances in the MLS it appears São Paulo have raised their interest in the player and renewed his deal for another three years. Juninho made […]
That thrashing that Barcelona dished out to Santos rounded off quite a year for Brazilian football – strange, fascinating and contradictory. Neymar has been retained, big name players have come back. Corinthians even made an ambitious transfer bid for Carlos Tevez. As outgoing club president Andres Sanchez puts it, “Manchester City regret not taking that […]
The Elastico’s Christopher Atkins hosts this first mini-pod of the winter, as he talks to Niklas Wildhagen of the Bundesliga Fanatic site about the Brazilian players currently plying their trade in Germany. From the excellence of Dante, to the plight of Breno, Niklas guides us through the great and good of Brazilian representation in […]
On Mano Menezes official website, the Brazilian coach admitted that he thinks Barcelona are undoubtedly the best side in the world and called for a deep analysis on the direction of Brazilian football. Check out Menezes’ full statement below: ”There is no doubt amongst footballers, be that the players, coaches, fans or critics that this […]
Jorginho, a former idol at Flamengo and World Cup winner in 1994, has gone on to achieve success in his opening forays into the world of management in recent times. Dunga’s assistant throughout the former-captain’s period in charge of the Seleção, Jorginho made his great managerial breakthrough this season at Figueirense when he guided the […]
Fluminense bolster their defensive options by adding Anderson to their ranks for the 2012 season. The twenty nine year old impressed the Tricolor during his loan spell at Atlético Goianiense throughout the 2011 Brasileirão. The players agent, Márcio Melo, revealed that the Carioca giants have agreed to purchase 50% of the players economic rights with […]
São Paulo continue in their efforts on bringing Walter Montillo to the Morumbi having reportedly made a second offer for the Argentine on Monday. Last week the Tricolor offered Cruzeiro €6 million plus Henrique, Carlinhos and Jean in exchange for the Raposa’s number ten. That bid was rejected by Cruzeiro’s President, Gilvan Tavares, who insisted he […]
The playmaker is frustrated over a failure to command a regular starting place since joining the Porto Alegre club in 2008 and now seeks a move away from the Beira-Rio. Internacional’s President, Giovanni Luigi, has admitted that talks are under way, but claims that Botafogo have yet to table a formal offer. ”Andrezinho has not […]
