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Bastos, who played left full-back at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, has enjoyed a fantastic start to the season and opened the scoring in the first-half. After a flowing Lyon move was interrupted, the ex-Figueirense man was on hand to supply a powerful free-kick to give his side the lead. Bastos completed his brace with […]
Although the Brazilian star’s second-half effort will miss out on the headlines given the outstanding hat-trick of Argentine Gonzalo Higuaín, Kaká’s performances so far this season are a massive boost to Mourinho and his side in their attempts to topple Barcelona. The goal today, the ex-Milan player’s third of the season, is just another step […]
It was Alex Sandro’s first game since picking up an injury early in Brazil’s victorious Under-20 World Cup campaign, but depite his and ‘new Messi’ Juan Iturbe’s debuts, it was ex-Internacional foward Walter who grabbed the headlines. The 22-year old forward bagged four goals, including a twelve minute first-half hat-trick as the reigning Champions strolled […]
Cruzeiro president Gilvan de Pinho Tavares dismissed the possibility of a deal on Montillo earlier, stating that the club would not consider Corinthians player exchange offer. “He is not available for six million plus the whole Corinthians team even, we will not negotiate on Montillo” Douglas is a favourite at Corinthians having won a Second Division […]
It is perceived that the biggest hindrance to Casemiro’s development is the players own ego. The player was the star of the youth teams at São Paulo and is now struggling to come to terms with not being the centre of attention anymore, with team-mate Lucas Moura grabbing many of the plaudits. The player was […]
The duo have been working together for a while and while Kaique has far to go before realising his potential in the footballing world, he is making a good start – having been selected for this month’s South American Under-15 Championships in Uruguay. “I treat him as a child,” said Liédson. “I’m like a father, […]
The video, similar to that of many American Football and Rugby stars, sees Abreu performing feats with a football in everyday situations. However, the video has caused controversy as the Archdiocese of Rio came out to say they want to sue the makers of the video for filming at the famous ‘Christ the Redeemer’ statue […]
It was confirmed earlier this week that AC Milan are amongst the club’s watching the star of the Seleção’s victory over Mexico and Jefferson is not prepared to rule-out a move. “I am glad to learn that proposals will come,” said the 28-year-old keeper. “I still have a dream of playing for a big club in Europe, and Milan is one of those. But, there is nothing concrete. “I’m […]
Neymar, who was left in tears by his treatment, let fly at the referee after yet another incident where he had been the victim of an opponents tackle. He was booked for his complaint, but with eleven fouls comitted on him, many feel he had a point. The yellow was immediately followed by a red […]
Snoop appealed to Neymar to bring ‘some of his Santos boys’ to the the show to ‘do it real big’ and kick around some game, with the premise that they both made it big at just 17-years-old. For ‘the real Ronaldo’, or Snoop’s ‘homeboy’, Snoop was clear that he needed the famous number 9 to […]
Officially Cruzeiro are asking for €14 million as a fee for their Argentine playmaker, but the people in charge at the Paulista club believe €10 million would be enough to secure his services. Jorge Henrique has fallen out of favour at Corinthians and given the club’s plans for more attacking recruits is set to depart […]
“The best for him is to play outside Brazil,” said the icon of Flamengo. “Spain would be good, because there are going to target him less than here. “If he continues in Brazil will continue to suffer many fouls.” Zico would not be drawn however on which of the two Spanish giants he feels Neymar […]
The highlight of the three goals was the opening goal of the game, which having received the ball from the flanks, Fred chested the ball up and finished with an exquisite overhead into the far corner. The Rio giants, champions in 2010, are making a late charge for the title and with Fred in this […]
Réver had given Galo a first half lead, converting a back-post knock-down from a free-kick in a first half dominated by the Minas Gerais side. All this though was before the referee played his part in the second half. A penalty at either end, converted by Borges and Magno Alves respectively, were awarded for very […]
On the pitch, Muricy had given the striker a verbal lashing for his error. Neymar had appealed for a decision that was given the way of the opponent, with the Santos man booked for his trouble. The 19-year old proceeded to congratulate the referee and applaud his decision in an ironic manner, before seeing red […]
Carlos Eduardo, the former-Grêmio player who broke Rubin’s transfer record with his €20 million move from Hoffenheim in August, has been laid low since having knee-surgery in March. The player had moved back to Brazil to recuperate with his former club, but is now back in Russia training alongside his new teammates. The player was […]
The partnership is seen as significant as it creates the first online channel dedicated exclusively to a Brazilian football club and is available on a pay-per-view (PPV) subscription basis. Viewers from around the world will be able to tune in on ustream.tv/tvcorinthians (Brazil), ustream.tv/TVCorinthians-International (worldwide) and on the Corinthians Facebook page, which currently has more […]
“If I see that I have no chance of being called up to the Seleção… The opportunity of a World Cup is something spectacular, so if I had the chance to play in the World Cup, I would say yes to the French team,” said the PSG star talking to RMC. “In my opinion, it is not a problem. It is an important thing to me and something that could happen. I have dual nationality, Spanish and Brazilian, and it will soon be triple.” Nenê had spoken […]
“We didn’t win, but we will fight till the end,” said the 21-year-old. “We still have nine games left and we can still fight for the title. “Vanderlei Luxembourg always says that we must believe in ourselves and we do believe. “In Brazil, we do not even have time to think. We’ll train once and […]
The initial forecast was for a November 6th return, however with the striker is now well ahead of schedule and running without support on his thigh, making a return on October 30th against Atlético-GO a possibility. “Damião remains in the care of medical and physiotherapy department,” said Elio Carravetta, head of Inter’s medical staff, speaking […]
Cruzeiro retain 50% of the player’s economic rights from the time when the striker was a fixture at the Mineirão and a return for the player would be a popular move with the fans given his return of 38 goals in 59 matches for the club in 2009 and 2010. Kléber has been told he […]
“I had a proposal from Europe recently and was ready to go, now I feel as though I am ready to play for any club,” said the 21-year old keeper. “But for a goalie, it is hard if you keep changing teams, my target is to stay at Santos for several years and write my […]
Speaking to journalist Leandro Quesada, Marcos said: “I argued that the players should not stop the team traveling to Rio. The team can not stop playing, it will come back to hurt us.” “A few fans do not represent the entirety of our 15 million supporters.” “Palmeiras can not put on security 24 hours a […]
Signed from Coritiba in 2009, Marlos has struggled to cement a place in the São Paulo starting eleven and is now looking abroad for new opportunities, LANCE! report. “We have a situation well under way outside Brazil, but it is stil not finalised. said the player’s agent, Jean Figer. “What I can say is that it is already well advanced. “If there are […]
