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Dec 06, 2004
Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has revealed that Real Madrid have approached him over their managerial post. ‘Big Phil’ is currently coach of Portugal and is under contract until after the 2006 World Cup finals. Real are looking for a big-name replacement to take charge at El Santiago Bernabeu next summer when the contract of […]
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Dec 06, 2004
Brazilian star Anderson Silva is flattered at rumours of interest from Premiership giants Arsenal, admitting it would be a dream to play in English giants. “The option of playing in English football is sensational,” currently in Spain. “But at the moment I want to concentrate on the present. “Nobody has contacted me on an official […]
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Dec 06, 2004
For every goal struck and every success met, Cristiano di Lima Junior owed it all to God. In fact, he had once said, ‘‘believe in the Almighty and the rest will fall in place.’’ Till today — when he scored those decisive goals in the Fed Cup final — everything had fallen in place. Blessed […]
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Dec 01, 2004
Procopio Cardoso is the new coach of Atlético-MG. The managers have quickly reacted after the defeat of the Belo Horizonte’s club against Figueirense, a modest club, dismissing Mario Sergio. Cardoso, 65 years old, is a regular visitor: he has ever trained six times the club. The new strong man of “Galo” (the cock in English, […]
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Nov 26, 2004
Yesterday evening, São Paulo’s central defender Diego Lugano reaffirmed in front of the Paulist press that his team was still in race to become the champion 2004. Main idol of the “tricolor” club, the Uruguyan defender lives a season quite remarkable. Convened a few weeks ago for the first time in the Uruguyan selection, Lugano […]
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Nov 26, 2004
Sao Paulo Corinthians, look like they are about to complete the purchase of Argentinan striker Carlos Tevez from Boca Juniors. In a complex transaction Corinthians said yesterday the Argentine player would be brought through the Media Sports Investments. Through MSI Corinthians will receive approx $20 million (US) to make payment of debts and in exchange,the […]
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Nov 25, 2004
A clearly distressed Robinho has apologised for talking to a Spanish journalist about a potential move to Real Madrid. The talented Brazilian is reportedly a target for both the Spanish giants and Chelsea but has now conceded that he was foolish to talk in such a candid fashion about his future. Robinho’s mother is currently […]
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Nov 23, 2004
Socrates, one of Brazilian football’s all-time greats, swapped the South American sunshine for the bitter cold of northern England on Sunday with a 10-minute cameo appearance for tiny non-league Garforth Town. As part of an ambitious plan hatched by the club’s businessman owner and manager Simon Clifford, the 50-year-old trotted on as a late substitute […]
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Nov 23, 2004
Arsenal midfielder Edu is set to hand the North London giants a boost by inking a new deal in the not too distant future. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has recently expressed his concern at the possibility of losing the talented Brazilian, whose contract expires in the summer. Edu, 26, has been stalling on an initial […]
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Nov 23, 2004
Brazilian starlet Robinho admits his dream is to play for Real Madrid, possibly thwarting Chelsea’s hopes of landing the Santos ace. Chelsea were linked with the 20-year-old over the weekend, with Robinho’s agent claiming the big-spending Blues are the only club prepared to pay the asking price. But Robinho’s preference seems to be to snub […]
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Nov 20, 2004
French coach Arsene Wenger confirmed that Gilberto Silva’s recover from injury hadn’t gone according to plan but insisted the set-back wasn’t career threatening. Wenger explained: “We don’t think that it is career-threatening but it is season-threatening. Arsenal are already without midfielders Edu and Mathieu Flamini through injury.
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Nov 18, 2004
Ecuador pulled off a shock 1-0 win over world champions Brazil this morning (AEST), ending their opponents’ unbeaten run in the South American World Cup qualifying competition. Mexican-based midfielder Edison Mendez struck the winner with a low drive from the edge of the penalty area in the 77th minute on a wet afternoon at the […]
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Nov 18, 2004
ECUADOR x BRAZIL Date: 17/11/2004 Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito Hour: 21h00 (GMT) Referree: Oscar Ruiz (COL) Ecuador Edwin Villafuerte; Ulises De La Cruz, Iván Hurtado, Giovanni Espinoza, Paúl Ambrossi; Edwin Tenorio, Marlon Ayoví, Patricio Urrutia, Edison Méndez; Iván Kaviedes, Agustín Delgado Coach: Luis Fernando Suárez Brazil Dida; Cafu, Juan, Roque Júnior, Roberto Carlos; Renato, […]
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Nov 15, 2004
Internazionale’s prolific striker Adriano has been given a two match Champions league ban, following his red card for violent conduct against Valencia last week. Adriano, who has scored four goals in four champions league games this season will miss the remaining two games of the first round group stage. Adriano has until midnight tonight (CET) […]
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Nov 12, 2004
Juliano Belletti twisted his ankle during last Liga game against Deportivo la Coruña, Saturday, and had to leave the field at the 87th minute. Medical analyses effected last Sunday confirmed that F.C. Barcelona’s Brazilian defender suffers a low sprain on his left ankle which will keep him away from grounds for about fifteen days. Belleti […]
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Nov 12, 2004
The transfers rumours are accentuating in Brazil. This Friday, the brazilian press reveals the interest of FC Porto for the left back of Cruzeiro Leandro. The Portuguese leaders would pay 2 million Euros to acquire the champion of Brazil 2003. In addition, the club of Belo Horizonte could urge the Flamengo’s forward Jean as from […]
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Nov 09, 2004
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has openly expressed his admiration for Internazionale’s Brazilian sensation Adriano. The Real supremo confessed that Adriano’s impact in Italy has made him one of the most attractive prospects in the league – but Inter have quickly warned him that any bid would fail. “Without meaning to insult any other player […]
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Nov 09, 2004
Real Madrid’s attempts to sign Brazilian ace Robinho have hit a snag after the player’s mother was kidnapped. The Spanish giants have been in preliminary talks with Santos and the player’s agents Wagner Ribeiro and Juan Figer about a move to El Santiago Bernabeu. Robinho is regarded as one of the best talents in South […]
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Nov 09, 2004
Veteran full back Cafu is dreaming of a fourth consecutive World Cup final appearance for Brazil. Cafu has appeared in the past three finals and lifted the trophy at the last tournament in Japan/Korea two years ago. But, despite the fact he will be 36 at the next World Cup in Germany in 2006, Cafu […]
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Nov 09, 2004
Real Madrid are understood to have joined the race to sign Arsenal star Edu. The Spanish titans are also considering a move which could be lined up for January. Edu is already wanted by Valencia and Barcelona, as his time at Arsenal looks to be rapidly coming to an end – after talks over a […]
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Nov 09, 2004
Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar has dismissed reports that he has already signed for an English club. Reports from South America and England have claimed that the Flamengo custodian is on his way to The Premiership. Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with Cesar, who seems set to leave Flamengo. Cesar admitted he is unlikely […]
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Nov 07, 2004
The leaders of the Olympic Lyonese declared via a press release published Saturday that Giovane Elber was operated without the assent of the club. The Brazilian international forward was injured August 22th during the french championhip game against Metz. He will be absent during seven months. The “Olympique Lyonnais” hopes that the player will quickly […]
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Nov 06, 2004
Reggina midfielder “Mozart” Dos Santos Batista Junior risks lenghty ban after anti-doping control. He was examinated after the game Reggina x Milan AC October 3rd. The precise length of the ban will be decided by the Italian Football Federation’s disciplinary committee. Under Italian anti-doping rules both face maximum two-year suspensions, though players testing positive for […]
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Nov 05, 2004
The Cruzeiro’s president Alvimar Perella announced this afternoon the sale of argentine midfielder Juan Pablo Sorin in Spain. The argentine international will play for Villareal during 3 years for 1,5 millions Euros. Sorin has played 120 games for the most famous Belo Horizonte team and has scored 18 goals.