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Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has chosen 20 players from European clubs, including 2002 World Cup champions Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Roque Junior, Lucio and Belletti, as well as Ronaldinho to face Hong Kong next month. Santos’s Robinho, Elano and Cesar (Flamengo), complete the squad. Brazil’s next World Cup qualifier is against Peru on March […]
Santos defender Leo has rejected the chance to join 2nd Division Celta Vigo. Despite recently penning a new deal with the Brazilian club, the 29-year-old has attracted a host of interest from Europe. Celta Vigo were prepared to bring the experienced stopper to Europe, however, he is unwilling to leave Santos. “I am not going […]
Corinthians 1 x 2 Mogi Mirim Neto x2 for Mogi Mirim ; Jô for Corinthians. São Caetano 1 x 0 Ponte Preta Edu Sales for São Caetano. Rio Branco 2 x 1 América Finazzi for América ; Cristiano, Capitão for Rio Branco. Barbarense 3 x 2 Marília Frotini and Juninho for Marília ; André Conceição, […]
Santo’s defender Andre Luis Garcia has attracted the attention of German champions Werder Bremen. Garcia helped Santos to win the Brazilian championship, but the 25-year-old centre back has fulfilled his contract and is now available on a free transfer. Werder have followed his progress for some time and coach Thomas Schaaf could feel the time […]
Adriano looks set to miss Inter’s match against Chievo on Saturday. The 22-year-old missed training on Tuesday due to a muscular problem and preliminary checks revealed that he had picked up a small strain to the left leg. Nerazzurri medical staff confirmed that they will evaluate his situation day by day before deciding on his […]
“This transfer really surprised me because I heard that there were many offers for other players at Santos,” said Andre Luis. Now Benfica has four central defenders – Luisão, Ricardo Roch, André Luís and Argel. Last from them will not have assured place in team. Spanish Racing tried to sign Argel last season. And Benfica […]
Chilean forward Nelson Tapia does not belong to Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte anymore. The Brazilian managers have decided not to prolong the loan of the phantom forward. Arrived at the time of the last national championship and in competition with players like Fred, Jussiê or Guilherme, Tapia will never have succeeded in asserting himself. So, he […]
19 years old midfielders Ederson from Juventude-RS has signed a 6 months loan with Nice. Ederson was the Champion of the World of less than 17 years with the selecao in 2003. The player, who will carry number 8, should begin trainings with the group on Tuesday. “Nice a very good team, but much more […]
The 23 years old striker Claudio Mejolaro, called the “Pitbull”, already involved Monday morning with the champions of Europe in title and should sign a four year old contract and half. Porto are hoping Claudio Mejolaro will bolster the weakest attack the club have had in a decade. “This is the kind of player we […]
Benfica have offered Kleberson an escape route from Manchester United but The Red Devils are reluctant to let their Brazilian misfit leave. The South American has failed to justify the £7 million price-tag that accompanied his move from Atletico Paranaense and was last seen getting injured in the Carling Cup win over Arsenal. Benfica coach […]
Schalke 04 star striker Ailton has bemoaned the attacking strength in depth of the German national squad, and believes that he would easily merit a place in the side. The prolific ex-Werder Bremen man struggled to settle in at Arena AufSchalke but has reclaimed his best form as his new side put themselves joint top […]
The agent of Robinho has revealed that the Brazilian youngster is ‘very close’ to signing for Real Madrid. Speaking to Spanish journalists, Juan Figger claimed a deal with Real was near to completion, but revealed that the player would not be moving to Spain until the summer at the earliest. “Legally the player can not […]
Forward Luizão has officially joined São Paulo for the season 2005. The world champion 2002 signed a contract last Friday with the Paulista club, the duration and the value were not revealed. At 29 years old, Luiz Carlos Goulart will try to boost his career after one year 2004 disappointing under the colors of Hertha […]
Deportivo La Coruna president Lendoiro said that Savio is the candidate number one for the left-handed band of the next season. During all time when Savio played in Spain he was dream of Deportivo’s president. In fact, the Lendoiro has spoken personally with the player several times in the last years, leaving him clear that […]
Lyon beat Sochaux 2-0 in their first league match of 2005 and take lead over second-placed Lille on six points. it is significant that the defence of Lyon, led by Cris, was perfect. Now Cris (who is the best defender of French championship according to L’EQUIPE), Nilmar, Juninho Pernambucano and Caçapa have real chance to […]
The 38 years old veteran striker Romario has agreed a deal to play for Vasco da Gama. But before he said that want to finish his career. Vasco president Oliveira Miranda says that Romario joins the club on a short-term basis, before deciding his next move. “We have agreed to have Romario to play the […]
Two hours after being moved apart from Corinthians for the season 2005, midfielder Fabio Baiano has found a new club. Indeed, the champion of Brazil in title, FC Santos, has jumped at the opportunity to recruit a free and talented player. At 29 years old, Baiano was considered as the motor of the Corinthians middle […]
The son of the Seleção legendary offensive midfielder, Zico, has joined the Parana club of Coritiba. Thiago Coimbra, 22 years old, leaves CFZ (centro de futebol Zico) to taste with the joys of professional football. Like his father, Thiago has been trained in Flamengo before to join Paulista of Jundiaí in 2003. Since, the offensive […]
Its is claimed in the English and Spanish press that Valencia have signed a pre-contact with Edu and will move to the Mestalla at the end of the season. The Brazilian has been stalling over inking a new deal at Highbury for several months. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United have all been suggested as […]
São Paulo FC trained by Emerson Leão has registered its third recruit for the season 2005. After recruits of Goias defensive midfielder Josué and the futsal world champion, Falcão, Paulista managers have enlisted the Brazilian international (1 selection in 2001 against Peru), Mineiro, from São Caetano. Mineiro, 29 years old, elected as the best defensive […]
Real Madrid, Chelsea and Portuguese giants Benfica have all been jostling to land the Santos star – but Robinho appears to have his heart set on a move to El Santiago Bernabeu. Robinho’s agent Wagner Ribeiro has now confirmed that both the offers from Chelsea and Benfica have been rejected. “We have said no to […]
Exclusive interview of Eduardo Adelino [photo=r1092056237.jpg id=40 align=right] Samba Foot How do you feel with your current team ? Eduardo I’m really very happy with my new team which has trusted me and has given to me the opportunity to show my capabilities. This year, the team is competitive. I’m glad to work with my […]
Former Brazil coach Wanderley Luxemburgo looks set to make a sensational move to Real Madrid. Luxemburgo has just won his second consectutive championship in Brazil and it would appear this has caught Madrid’s eye. It is unclear if Luxemburgo will start immediatelly or next season as there are conflicting reports coming from Brazil. Luxemburgo’s arrival […]
Porto midfielder Carlos Alberto’s agent has reacted coolly to reports linking his client with a move to Corinthians. Corinthians are making waves in the transfer market, having recently snared Carlos Tevez from Boca Juniors, and it is being claimed they are looking to bolster their ranks with the capture of Carlos Alberto. The player’s agent […]
