State championships get their squeaky bum moment

Posted on 6 April, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Squeaky bum time Turkey style (pic: Reuters)

What does Alex Ferguson make of the Brazilian State Championships, I wonder? Continue reading →

Seleção reaction: that’s more like it!

Posted on 26 March, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Gabriel Jesus Brasil x República Tcheca — Gabriel Jesus made an impact as a sub this evening scoring two goals (pic: Reuters)

After 70 minutes of the dullest football (and a 1-1 draw with Panama) Brazil belatedly turned on the style. Continue reading →

Seleção squad for Panama and Czech Republic matches

Posted on 18 March, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Vinicius Juniors’ bad luck has presented an opportunity for David Neres (pic: Mowa Press)

Tite has named an exciting squad for the upcoming friendly matches, although injury has deprived Vinicius Junior of a first cap. Continue reading →

Carnival banishment works a treat

Posted on 13 March, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Gustavo Scarpa of Palmeiras celebrated a good night’s sleep during Carnival with a goal

Conmebol may have ruined Carnival for Brazil’s best footballers, but the fans are delighted with how last week’s Libertadores games unfolded. Continue reading →

The day Conmebol ruined Carnival

Posted on 4 March, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Gabigol puts a brave face on the situation

As if overseeing dodgy refereeing decisions wasn’t bad enough…. Continue reading →

The enchanting tedium of Brazil’s state championships

Posted on 27 February, 2019 by Brian Davidson

The keeper parried it into Boselli’s leg, who kicked him in the face

If its a lack of giant-killing action, average quality football and poorly-attended matches you are looking for, you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading →

Vasco win Guanabara Cup amid off-field farce

Posted on 19 February, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Vasco é campeão da Taça Guanabara — Good day for Vasco; not so good for the image of Brazilian club football (Pic: André Durão)

Vasco have lifted the first notable piece of Brazilian footballing silverware this year, on a day of off-field drama, confusion and madness. Continue reading →