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Botafogo Director, André Silva, confirmed the Parisien interest in the player and also that the club are looking to renew the contract of manager Caio Junior for the 2012 campaign. The timing of Cortês’ departure would be dependent on Botafogo’s Libertadores qualification. If succesful, the Rio side would like to retain the 24-year-old until the […]
The CBF confirmed the fixture between the two Carioca rivals wouldn’t take place in Vasco’s home stadium (São Januário), because Vasco along with the other four big clubs in Rio (Flamengo, Fluminense & Botafogo) had already agree’d a deal to play all the clássicos at the Engenhão stadium. Vasco tried to agree a deal with […]
Fabiano only recently recovered from a muscle injury in his right thigh, which put him out of action for six months. The São Paulo supporters have high expecations towards Fabiano, but so far he has yet to deliver the performances. Leão said at a press conference, ‘it’s a player we were waiting for who always […]
“We need three wins, winning nine points and then pushing up on the table,” said the legendary goalkeeper. “That’s how I think and what I am telling the team.” The first priority is of course to end a run of eight winless league games. “We know this and I have told them that I’m tired […]
Only yesterday, Sambfoot reported that the player was interested in a return to Brazil, with Atlético Mineiro likely to try to win-back their former star. Now, Palmeiras are admitting an interest and the battle for the star striker is unlikely to end there. “Any established name such as Tardelli may be of interest,” said Arnaldo […]
César Sampaio, a key member of the Brazil team in France ’98, is has been given the role, as the player looks to make the progression into management. Whilst for Frizzo, he will now have to share his role with a full-time executive and will not have as much power in footballing matters. “We do […]
After his goalscoring feats, topped-off with ten assists, Muriqui was voted Player of the Season by both Titan Sports and Chinese state television, CCTV. “I am very happy with everything,” said the former-Atlético Mineiro player. “I am proud to receive these awards because they represent recognition of the work I have accomplished in China. “I […]
Tardelli, who was in the city during a recent injury lay-off has made it clear that he wishes to leave Russia and his representatives, without the knowledge of Anzhi, met with club officials from Galo last week, Lancenet! reports. “It’s not ime to talk of negotiation,” said Director of Football Eduardo Maluf. “We are fighting […]
The former Inter striker was a two time Copa Libertadores champion with the Porto Alegre club and this coming Sunday will be his first ecounter against his former side. In Sobis’ second spell at Inter, the clubs officials claimed that after going under the knife in 2009, Sobis was not the same player and for […]
Reports from ESPN soccernet claimed that Neymar would be on his way to Madrid after next summer’s 2012 London Olympics, with the two clubs already agreeing a deal worth up to £53 Million. However Santos President, Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Riveiro denied the claims, telling radio station ‘RAC1’, ”there is no agreement with Real. We […]
At 33 years old, the former Sporting Lisbon striker has had three operations on his left knee and needs special care to avoid any further complications. Despite Liedson’s injury concerns, the naturalized Portuguese striker has scored some key goals for Corinthians this season. When asked about extending his contract with the Timão, Liedson told the […]
The skillful 19 year olds form has dipped in recent weeks and his São Paulo side have gone eight games with out a win in the league. When asked by LANCENET! about whether he was afraid of not making the next Brazilian squad because of his recent form, Lucas said, ‘I think about it, yes. […]
“Do you think they will? CBF? Flamengo? I am more capable of getting two or three games for what I say here,” said the Cruzeiro holding player. Ronaldinho was charged under Article 254-A of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD), for committing an act of physical aggression during a match. The penalty for such a case ranges from […]
“They are opportunistic and totally false statements in the press from a Brazilian businessman named Roberto Tadeu,” said the Portuguese club’s statement. “Such statements, since they have no mandate from Benfica, are either fiction or motivated by business.” During Tuesday afternoon, Roberto Tadeu had mentioned that Palmeiras had passed on the chance to bring in […]
Flamengo have met their side of the contract, however it is instead sports management agency Traffic who have failed to meet their side of the bargain. In the agreement signed in January this year, Ronaldinho receives about £400,000 a month. Traffic, are responsible for the paying of £270,000 of this amount. Traffic insist the lack of […]
The Copa do Brasil champions gave away a penalty in the first half when defender Douglas brought down Universitario midfielder Rainer Torres inside his own penalty area. Striker Raul Ruidíaz stepped up to take the spot kick, sticking his shot passed keeper Fernando Prass. The second goal came in the fifty ninth minute of the […]
The site quotes an unnamed source, who states: “Neymar will be a Real Madrid player in July, but he is not going there any earlier. He has not signed a contract as yet.” ESPN believe the player will be offered a deal worth £1 million a month in the Spanish capital, before the addition of […]
Palmeiras currently own 50% of Kleber’s economic rights, in which the other 50% belongs to Cruzeiro. The Paulista club are keen to off load Kleber since the striker fell out with coach Luiz Felipe Scolari and Grêmio have made it publicly known that they want to bring the 28 year old to the club. Grêmio’s […]
Former Chelsea coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari is expected to re-shuffle his squad once the 2011 Brasileirão draws to a close. Palmeiras have gone seven games with out a win in the league and are on high alert to improve their squad in time for next season. Palmeiras’ star striker Kléber is set to leave the […]
The former Internazionale striker has so far only played forty two minutes of football for Corinthians since signing for the Paulista club in March. Sanchez said in today’s press conference, ”He’s taking longer than expected to get back in shape, but he’s working hard. Let’s see if he can help us out in the next […]
So far Neymar has resisted signing for some of the world’s biggest clubs, which include Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature. The 19 year old has continually expressed his desire to remain at Santos, but Madrid are persistent on persuading him to play for the nine time Champions League winners. Real Madrid representative, […]
During the European transfer window, Corinthians tried to negotiate a deal with Manchester City for Argentine striker, Carlos Tevez. However the Paulista club ended up pulling out of the deal two days before the Brazilian transfer window shut, claiming they had ran out of time to complete the deal. Corinthians have revealed they still have […]
The table sees Santos as the undisputed best team in Brazil, however Libertadores Semi-Finalists Velez are ranked a full six places higher in fourth, while Santos also fall one place below Universidad Católica in the list. The classification represent a five place rise for the Paulista side. The leaders of the Brasileirão, Corinthians, are in […]
O Estado de S. Paulo reports that although it will not be easy to convince Riquelme to part ways with his beloved Boca and leave Argentina, his wage demands will be little bother for the Alviverde. Palmeiras could also expect great sponsor help to finance any deal. Riquelme has recently turned down moves to both Europe […]
