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The former Seleção star, now hoping to gain a recall, continued his excellent recent form with another goal and an all-round classy performance. This time, Kaká used his left foot from just outside the box to beat the despairing dive of Diego Lopez and continue Los Merengues on their route to a convincing victory
“This further enhances Brazilian football,” said Neymar of his nomination. “There is no need to leave Brazil in order for the world to see us anymore. “Also, I never don’t work because I am thinking about being the best in the world. I play just thinking about doing the best for the team and the win. […]
Léo will line-up alongside Victorino and Naldo at the heart of the defence and has full confidence in his team’s ability to avoid relegation. The defender also refuted suggestions that it is a defensive move by ‘Foxes’ boss Vagner Mancini. “Often, people think that with three defenders it is more defensive, but it is not,” […]
Defender Juan Jesus has been heavily rumoured to be heading for Inter Milan in the January transfer window, whilst Leandro Damião is also regularly linked to a host of top clubs in the major European leagues. Now, it is Elton discussing a move away from the club and his agent, Sandro Becker, is now in […]
“Nobody came to us about buying him and we will count on him for a long time to come,” said Teixeira, a former employee of player rights agency Traffic. Teixeira was brought in to try and ensure young players are developed and then only sold for a reasonable price, should they need to move on. The full-back is one of the club’s top promises and has […]
Ninety-six teams will take part, divided into 24 groups, with the tournament running between January 3rd and January 25th. Reigning champions Flamengo are in Group I, whilst the Copa’s most succesful team, Corinthians, head group M. The tournament has gained prestige in recent years, with many top young players making their name in the tournament, including […]
Damião had not been expected to return until early November, but having returned to full-training this week and experienced no reaction to his injury, the striker is now hopeful of an early return. The striker has been crucial to his sides attack this season, marking 34 goals in 43 games. Now a target for several […]
From when his contract expires in April 2012, Dagoberto will represent the Porto Alegre club, with an agreement having been signed on Monday. It is a contract that will earn he player approximately £9 million over five years. It is a deal that sees Dagoberto rake in £25,000 a week before image rights and will please […]
Sambafoot reported only yesterday on Milan’s high level of interest in the player and now it is Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp rumoured by the Portuguese press to be eyeing up the player. Fernando, who is in his fourth season at the Dragão, is tied to the Portuguese champions until 2014, with a buy-out clause of €30 million.
The full-back, not eligible to play for Flamengo until next year, has crossed the bitter divide in Rio de Janeiro, despite the fact he received offers from Portugal. “I spent 11 years of my life there and I have great affection for Vasco,” said Ygor. “Here in Rio there is this culture that you cannot […]
Having submitted a bid of approximately £40 million in the summer, but now the club are returning with a meagre £16 million bid, following Tevez’s recent problems in Manchester. “The proposal was £40 million, but has reduced to £16 million due to all the problems he has faced there,” said the president of Corinthians on Tuesday morning. Recently, the club’s Director of Football, Edu Gaspar, was in England for a conference with leaders […]
Now the legendary goalkeeper hopes to acheive the same effect with Sao Paulo and feels ready to guide a new generation of Brazilian talents. “Our obligation is to always prepare the future [of the club],” said Leão to Brazilian news agency Terra. “The future is sometimes also in the present. “They have worked with the […]
“A team from São Paulo, who is not building a new stadium, called me on Thursday to see if I would allow talks with Felipão,” revealed Tirone. Before stating clearly, “It’s São Paulo.” São Paulo have since appointed previous coach Emerson Leão to lead the side until the end of the current campaign.
Santos striker Neymar will contest the award for tht World’s top player for the first time in his career. In his third year as a professional player, Neymar won the Paulista Championship and the Copa Libertadores with Santos. With the Brazilian team, he won the South American Under-20 Championship, and consolidated his position in the senior […]
Before that, the Seleção take on Gabon in Liberville, capital of the African country, in a friendly that along with the Egypt encounter represent Brazil’s final outings of 2011. Mano Menezes will call his squad on Thursday, but there are question marks over whether the coach will call up those players competing for the Brazilian Championships. There are several members […]
Marta, who has won the award five consecutive years, is the closest thing the women’s game has to Lionel Messi and will hope to take home a sixth title this year. Full list of nominees: Sonia Bompastor (France), Kerstin Garefrekes (Germany), Marta (Brazil), Aya Miyama (Japan), Alex Morgan (USA), Louisa Necib (France), Homare Sawa […]
The Italian club are looking to refresh their youth ranks and the full-back looks set to be amongst the top candidates. “I want the new signings to have been born, no earlier than 1990. Maybe even younger than that,” said Walter Sabatini, Director of Football at the club. The Italian side hope to buy 60% of the player’s economic rights from Fluminense, with Chelsea already owning the […]
Filguiras, who has only ever managed at Ceará in his career is a favourite of the North-Eastern club and has had a close attachment since his playing days. However, with Ceará now in the relegation zone – one point behind Minas Gerais side Atlético, the new boss faces a tough ask to keep the side […]
Porto are reluctant to release the holding player who has impressed so much at Porto over the past eighteen months. Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport reports that Milan believe a bid of €20 million would be enough to secure the player’s signature. Fernando would join a growing community of Brazilian’s at the San Siro, with […]
Described in the Arsenal match-report as ‘elusive’, Piazon set-up some good attacks from his attacking midfield position and was only denied a goal by some excellent goalkeeping. Piazon, who is not eligible to play in an official game for Chelsea until he turns 18 on January 20th, spoke to Sambafoot recently about his transition to […]
Having come on for his third substitute appearance in a handful of weeks against Santos, it appears that the 18-year-old may be given a starting berth in the Copa Sudamerica clash with Universidad de Chile this week. “It was really a great opportunity for me,” said Thomás of the game with Santos. “I thank my colleagues and [coach] Luxemburgo who have […]
“I have to enjoy ]playing so much] while I’m still young,” said the 19-year-old. “I have to play; I always want to be on the field for Santos, in every game.” Neymar is an undisputed fan favourite at the Vila Belmiro and was quick to praise the fans for their support. “I am very […]
Emerson Leão takes command of the team on Monday and has signed a contract until the end of the year with the Tricolor, with the possibility of extending this partnership. In his time at São Paulo in the 2004-05 season, Leão led the club to the Paulista Championship, but has also won two Campeonato Brasileiro titles […]
Draws with Argentina (1-1) and Cuba (0-0) had left the Under-20 side in a precarious position, but last night’s result was a new low for Ney Franco’s side. Romário, who is in Mexico to commentate for a Brazilian TV Network was particularly stinging in his criticism of the side. “This is a great shame,” said […]
