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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. […]
Brazil thrashed arch-rivals Argentina 4-1 with a superb display making them Confederations Cup, Copa America and World Champions. It took Brazil just 11 minutes to break the deadlock, as Adriano took a pass from right back Cicinho before reaching the edge of Argentina’s box and hammering a superb left foot strike past the Argentinian goalkeeper […]
Arsenal Coach Arsene Wenger fuelled speculation on Saturday that Robinho is heading to Arsenal and not Real Madrid as was widely expected. During an interview with the English press he hinted that Arsenal were in negotiations with a South American team over a ‘World Class’ player. Wenger is a known fan of Robinho and has […]
Brazil are through to the final of the Confederations Cup after beating the host nation Germany 2-3. Brazil took the lead in the first half thanks to a fine Adriano free kick, Germany responded minutes later. Next it was a Ronaldinho penalty, again Germany quickly replied. Eventually it was Adriano who broke the deadlock and […]
Carlos Alberto Parreira calls for calm after Brazil’s defeat to Mexico, “Every time Brazil get beaten it’s considered a national disaster but that’s not the case, you’ve got to look at how we were beaten”. At the after game press conference the Brazilian coach praised the defending of the Mexican team “It doesn’t matter how […]
Brazil lost their second game of the Confederations cup, against Mexico on Sunday 1-0. Jared Borgetti, who missed a first half penalty despite re-taking it three times, scored the winner with a glancing header in the 59th-minute header. The first half saw Brazil dominate possession but the Selecao looked tired and a shadow of the […]
Brazil easily beat Greece 3-0 in their opening Group B Confederations Cup match. A full Leipzig Stadium saw Brazil out class the European Champions with goals from Adriano, Robinho and Juninho Pernambucano. Adriano scored in the 41st minute with an unstoppable 20 yard stunner that left Greek goalkeeper Antonios Nikopolidis holding his head in his […]
The Confederations Cup, featuring the champions of all six continents, the World Cup hosts and World Cup holders, starts on Wednesday 15th June. Frankfurt’s Waldstadion hosts the final. The participating nations are split into two groups, with each team playing one another once, a total of three games each. The winners and runners up and […]
The Auriverde national selection arrived in Germany on Saturday to play the Confederations Cup which will take place from June 15th to June 19th. Parreira’s men have started training today with two sessions (morning and afternoon). The Seleção will travel on Tuesday to Leipzig where Ronaldinho’s team mates will play against Greece on Thursday at […]
7th round Botafogo/RJ 3 x 2 Juventude/RS Naldo and Lauro for Juventude. César Prates and Alex Alves x2 for Botafogo. Goiás/GO 2 x 1 Palmeiras/SP Cléber and Souza for Goiás. Juninho Paulista for Palmeiras. Paraná/PR 3 x 0 Fortaleza/CE Borges x2 and Thiago Neves for Paraná São Caetano/SP 2 x 0 Brasiliense/DF Thiago and Edu […]
The Brazilian conquests in Europe [photo=ronaldinhogaucho.jpg id=61 align=right] Albania Mauricio helped Dynamo Tirana take third place in the Albanian championship with SK Tirana taking the title. Germany Lúcio and Zé Roberto were key players in Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga victory with Schalke 04 finishing second (Ailton, Bordon and Lincoln) gaining Germany’s 2nd Champions League place. Werder […]
