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Brazilian legend Careca last night pledged his support to helping fulfil owner Simon Clifford’s improbable Garforth Town dream after playing for 85 minutes in the 3-1 friendly win over Guiseley. The 44-year-old, who scored 29 goals in 60 internationals and appeared in two World Cup Finals, received a standing ovation when he was substituted. He […]
One of the longest stories of Brazilian football finished this weekend with a happy end. Santos FC and Real Madrid finally agreed that Robinho could become the new galactico for the Spanish club. The player will however defend the colors of the “Peixe” during the last matches to go from the Brazilian championship for the […]
16th Round Figueirense/SC 1 x 1 Fluminense/RJ Michel Bastos for Figueirense. Gabriel for Fluminense. Santos/SP 4 x 2 Corinthians/SP Giovanni x2, Ricardinho and Wendel for Santos. Roger and Rosinei for Corinthians. Ponte Preta/SP 1 x 1 Internacional/RS Rafael Santos for Ponte Preta. Rafael Sobis for Inter. Botafogo/RJ 0 x 2 Flamengo/RJ Leonardo Moura and Jean […]
Satisfied by the arrivals of his compatriots Robinho and Julio Baptista, the Real Madrid coach affirmed this Sunday that he still wished for another player to supplement his manpower for the next season. The coach of “the galactico’s” congratulated his president for the efforts carried out in the accomplished transactions but revealed that it still […]
Right side defender Rafinha could leave Coritiba in the next days. The U20 international who played the last U20 World Cup in the Netherlands will be transferred to Schalke 04 for a value estimated at 5 million Euros. Holder on the right side of the defense of the Paranaense club since the beginning of the […]
Julio Baptista looks set to play the 2005/2006 season at Real Madrid. After several days of negotiations, the transfer of the player was finally concluded on Friday evening for 20 million of Euros. “I could not let pass such an opportunity” declared the former player of São Paulo FC who never hid his preference for […]
The Brazilian Football Confederation announced this Thursday that the Seleção of Parreira will dispute a friendly match next 12 November against United Arab Emirates. The place of the match was not determined yet but it is extremely probable that Brazil will play in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The next match will proceed on next 17 […]
1986 and 1990 World-Cup star Careca is to make his debut for non-league Garforth Town in England this Saturday against Guiseley AFC. The 44-year-old, will don the yellow number nine shirt and is joining Garforth Town as part of their preseason training programme. Garforth owner and coach, Simon Clifford, said: “Having worked with Careca during […]
Internacional/RS x Paraná/PR: 0-2 Parral and Borges. Figueirense/SC x Coritiba/PR: 0-0 Brasiliense/DF x Paysandu/PA: 0-0 Flamengo/RJ x Palmeiras/SP: 0-0
The old forward of the Seleção Jair Rosa Pinto, a runner up in the World Cup 1950, died on Thursday morning in Rio de Janeiro following a pulmonary embolism. 84 years old, the ex-international was recovering from an operation to the abdomen a few days previous at the Lagoa hospital, in the south Rio. Jaïr […]
The exodus of Brazilian players to Europe seems less marked this year with the opening of the championships fast approaching. On the contrary, a certain number of respected players actually decided to move the opposite way. A few months ago, it was Juninho Paulista (ex Atlético Madrid and Middlesbrough), Giovanni (ex Barcelona and Olympiakos)and Marcio […]
Carlos Alberto Parreira yesterday clearly stated his expectation of his Squad: only the players who evolve and play constantly for their clubs are likely to be included in the Seleção. Robinho could make the expenses of this rule of principle as of next 17th August against Croatia in friendly match in Split. Indeed, the player […]
15th Round Fortaleza/CE x Juventude/RS: 2-0 Mazinho Lima and Rinaldo. São Caetano/SP x Botafogo/RJ: 0-1 Alex Alves. Fluminense/RJ x Goiás/GO: 1-1 Gabriel for Fluminense. Souza for Goias. Corinthians/SP x Cruzeiro/MG: 4-3 Roger, Rosinei x2 and Tevez for Corinthians. Marinho csc, Fred and Moisés for Cruzeiro. Santos/SP x Ponte Preta/SP: 0-1 Evando for Ponte Preta. Atlético/PR […]
After several weeks of conflict, Real Madrid decided to call upon the FIFA in order to obtain the release of the the FC Santos forward Robinho. Madrid are been willing to pay the sum corresponding to the contractual value, that is to say 30 million Euros whereas Santos requires the value of the penalty clause […]
Brazilian World-Cup star Careca is to make his debut for Garforth Town Football Club this Saturday (30th) against Unibond Premier League side, Guiseley AFC. The 44-year-old, former Napoli strike partner of Maradona, will wear the yellow number nine jersey and is part of a new-look Garforth side that begin their five match pre-season this week. […]
14th Round Juventude/RS 1 x 4 Figueirense/SC Caico for Juventude. Michel Bastos and Edmundo x3 for Figueirense. Vasco/RJ 2 x 3 Corinthians/SP Romário and Moraes for Vasco. Gustavo Nery, Marcelo Mattos and Abuda for Corinthians. Coritiba/PR 3 x 2 Flamengo/RJ Vágner x2 and Alexandre for Coritiba. Jean and Renato for Flamengo. Palmeiras/SP 1 x 0 […]
Real Madrid have finally reached an agreement with Santos for Brazil’s next big thing, Robinho. It is been reported that a €24 million deal had been agreed between the two clubs. One of Robinho’s agents, Wagner Ribeiro, has stated that an agreement has been reached in a much protracted transfer. “It’s settled, I’ve just deposited […]
Ailton is departing Germany’s Schalke for Turkish side Besiktas after only one season at the Bundesliga club. Ailton scored 28 goals for Werder Bremen in their League and Cup double-winning season in 2003-2004. Besiktas have offered 3.5 million euros for the player, according to media reports. “It is a good deal for everyone,” 32-year-old Ailton […]
Real Madrid have denied media reports that they have been trying to arrange an swap between Ronaldo and Adriano. “In the light of the reports about a possible deal involving Ronaldo and Adriano Real Madrid would like to reiterate that they will not listen to any offer nor will they negotiate the sale of Ronaldo,” […]
Brazilian Denilson has moved a step closer to returning to Brazil after agreeing terms with Cruzeiro. The flamboyantly gifted forward has struggled to hold down a regular starting position at Real Betis. With one eye on claiming a place in his country’s World Cup squad next year, it would appear Cruzeiro are leading the chase […]
Tottenham Hotspur have now placed the highest bid for Sevilla striker Julio Baptista. Spurs are now locked in a race with North London rivals Arsenal to sign Baptista, who has still to make a firm decision on his future. Baptista has previously stressed he wants to stay in Spain for another season so he can […]
The Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre was the venue for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Final between Sao Paulo and Atletico Paranaense, which for the first time ever is been decided by two teams from the same country. In a what was a very even match Sao Paulo could only manage a 1-1 […]
The Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre hosts Wednesday’s first leg of the Copa Libertadores Final between Sao Paulo and Atletico Paranaense, which for the first time ever will be decided by two teams from the same country. Sao Paulo have not won the tournament since 1993 and go into the final as clear favourites. Athletico […]
Sao Paulo got a 3-2 (5-2 Agr) victory over River Plate to ensure a place in the final of the Copa Libertadores championship. Danilo, Amoroso and Fabao scored for Sao Paulo, which won the two-leg, total-goals series 5-2. Sao Paulo will face the winner of the Chivas-Atletico Paranaense game. Atletico won the first game 3-0. […]
