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Dec 08, 2011
After the departure of Mariano, the Carioca club almost immediately found a replacement at right back, adding Bruno Vieira to their squad.  Vieria will undergo a medical in Rio de Janeiro and is expected to be presented to the media some time next week. The official announcement was made by Fluminense’s director of Football, Sandro […]
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Dec 08, 2011
Fabricio’s contract renewal with Cruzeiro is every day looking more and more unlikely. In an interview with TV Alterosa, the holding midfielder revealed he will now listen to offers from other clubs with Sao Paulo reportedly already in talks with the player. ”Every day that passes it’s harder (to stay at Cruzeiro), but I hope […]
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Dec 08, 2011
After it was confirmed Mariano had agreed to sign with French side, Bordeaux on Wednesday evening, the Figueirense right back confirmed in a telephone interview with Globoesporte, that he would be Mariano’s replacement at Fluminense next season. ”I think that the chances of me joining Fluminense is 99%, but there are still other possibilities, so […]
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Dec 08, 2011
CSKA Moscow managed to cause an upset on Wednesday night by beating Italian giants, Internazionale, 2-1 in Milan, to advance in to the last sixteen of the Champions League. Despite the prospect of playing in the later stages of Europe’s most prestigious competition, the striker’s agent, Evandro Ferreira, insists his client still holds the desire […]
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Dec 08, 2011
The twenty five year old’s agent and representatives of Bordeaux were negotiating a deal on Wednesday afternoon and managed to quickly come to an agreement by the evening. According to a report published on the Think Ball website, the agency that manages the career of the player claim the French club offered around €3.5 million. […]
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Dec 07, 2011
Once the star of the Catalonian club, the Flamengo midfielder told Spanish newspaper, Mundo Deportivo, about the great threat that Neymar will pose on his former club at this year’s Club World Cup in Japan if both sides can reach the final. “They have to pay close attention to Neymar. He’s a fantastic player with […]
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Dec 07, 2011
The surgery was performed on the anterior cruciate ligament in Lucas’ left knee at Sao Paulo’s, Hospital do Coracao and the twenty four year old has now assured Liverpool fans that the operation went well. ”Fortunately everything went well with the surgery,” Lucas said. ”I would like to thank the entire medical team led by Dr. Rene […]
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Dec 07, 2011
In an interview with LANCENET! Robinho admitted his former side has what it takes to beat Club World Cup favourites, Barcelona, in the final. The AC Milan attacking midfielder believes Neymar and Ganso have the ability to cause the Catalan’s defence problems and claims the Champions League winners are beatable.  ”They have a 100% chance […]
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Dec 07, 2011
His club are yet to accept the deal, however with an agency owning half of the player’s economic rights, if they were to reject the offer they would be obliged to match the offer to the agency. The player’s agent Marcelo Robalinho confirmed on Twitter that talks had taken place in Bordeaux on 26 November […]
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Dec 07, 2011
Signed from Manchester United in August 2010, Possebon has never recovered the form he showed at Old Trafford before picking up a serious leg injury in a tackle with Emanuel Pogatetz. Now, firmly fixed on the fringes of the Santos squad, with more reinforcements likely, Possebon has been told that he is one of three […]
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Dec 07, 2011
With interest also emerging from Russia, Rhodolfo was not willing to commit to staying, but his agent has today come out to quell the fears of São Paulo fans. “At the moment, it is more likely to stay than leave,” said Rafael Felix to Lance! “Rhodolfo has been misunderstood. But, it is clear that no player […]
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Dec 07, 2011
Hired in early 2009 by Atletico Mineiro as an unknown prospect, the Minas Gerais club soon off-loaded the right back for disciplinary problems. However since joining Fluminense, Mariano’s career has taken a new direction, as the right back played a key role in helping the Tricolor claim their third Serie A championship in 2010. In […]
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Dec 07, 2011
São Paulo have already made contact with the player’s agent and the midfielder is believed to be looking for a move back to Brazil, after seven years away, with his wife expecting their first child. Today, the Shakhtar player has been talking to Lancenet! “I saw some news sites and heard rumours,” said the midfielder […]
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Dec 06, 2011
Corinthians president, Andres Sanchez, was a happy man on Sunday evening when his side clinched their fifth league title amd automatically qualifying for next year’s Copa Libertadores group stage. However, the Paulista club are now already planning ahead for next season and are hoping to see Adriano play a key role in helping Corinthians defend […]
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Dec 06, 2011
Andres Sanchez believes the fact that Corinthians will be playing in the Copa Libertadores next season could be enough to persuade Montillo to sign for the 2011 Brazilian league champions. ”Montillo interests Corinthians and every other club in Brazil,” Sanchez told Globoesporte. ”We feel that if Cruzeiro want to sell him, then we can try […]
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Dec 06, 2011
Speculation surrounding the Argentines future at Cruzeiro continues to grow with both Corinthians and Sao Paulo in line, hoping to capture the midfielders signature. Speaking at the Craque do Brasileirao Awards on Monday night, Montillo revealed he won’t listen to any offers until he returns from his end of season holidays. ”My contract with Cruzeiro […]
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Dec 06, 2011
The former-Real Madrid and Sevilla man will now undergo a minor operation on Wednesday to rectify the situation, but his continued absence is a cruel blow to Málaga as they look to move further up the La Liga table. Júlio Baptista was one of the early marquee signings for the Andalucian side’s Qatari owners and […]
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Dec 06, 2011
It’s all over, and I can’t remember enjoying a Brazilian Championship so much for years. On a random and purely personal basis, these were some of my favourite moments.  1 – Palmeiras 1 Botafogo 0.This was in the opening round towards the end of May. That night I did a Brazilian TV programme with Marcio […]
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Dec 06, 2011
With the Verdão’s highly rated youngster Gabriel Silva already having agreed a revenue spinning move to Udinese for the new year, the São Paulo based club are keen to tie down a replacement quickly. It would mark a return to São Paulo for the 21 year old full-back, who until last January 2010 played for […]
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Dec 06, 2011
The Brazilian striker is one of the world’s most wanted players with the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea all trying to sign him. Gunners boss, Wenger, has now admitted to the British newspaper, the Sun, that he would also love to sign the Santos ace. “If I had the money today, I’d put […]
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Dec 06, 2011
Oswaldo de Oliveira currently has contract with Japanese side, Kashima Antlers, which expires on the 1st January, 2012. Speaking to Botafogo’s official website, Oswaldo is already focused on working for the Alvinegro. ”Me and Botafogo already agreed a future situation to start working in January. Even from Japan, I will start developing a plan with […]
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Dec 06, 2011
It is Neymar’s first win in either award, with the Bola de Ouro awarded by magazine Placar and the Prêmio Craque Brasileirão the official award given by the CBF and Globo. The main competition for the awards came in the form of Vasco centre-back Dedé, with Liédson the third-man on the Prêmio Craque Brasileirão shortlist, but […]
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Dec 06, 2011
Beginning his career at Flamengo with the likes of Zico and Júnior and spending many years alongside Francesco Totti, Gabriel Batistuta and Cafu amongst others, it is fair to say Aldair knows a quality player when he sees one. Hence, the 80-times capped Brazilian centre-back has been asked to vote as one of eleven former […]
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Dec 05, 2011
With the fifth Brazilian league title in their hands, Corinthians are already beginning to plan for next season. The main topic being discussed amongst the Timao board is whether they can convince Tite to renew his contract, which expires at the end of the year. In a brief interview with Lance! the Corinthians President, Andres Sanchez, […]