It’s the big kick off in the Brazilian Serie A (also known as Brasileirão) this weekend. And we’ve got some inside track, fans’ opinion and the local angle on some of the main teams below. So read on and get all the inside scoop. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Flamengo
Dream job
Just came across this picture of the Flamengo team training on the beach in Rio. Thought it was really cool and wanted to share. Continue reading
Libertadores crunch time
It’s the proverbial Libertadores squeaky bum time for five Brazilian clubs over the next two days. Going into the second legs, the fate of all five teams hangs on a knife-edge. Mouth-watering stuff. Continue reading
Carnival special: Guanabara Cup semi finals
It may be carnival time but the football doesn’t stop. In fact, the Guanabara Cup semi finals take on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Continue reading
2012 Copa Libertadores kick-off
The 2012 Copa Libertadores group stages are underway with no fewer than six Brazilian teams taking part. Continue reading
Luxemburgo fired as player power rules at Flamengo
It’s all happening at Flamengo these days both on and off the pitch. Continue reading
Corinthians are Serie A Champions
Corinthians have won the 2011 Brazilian Serie A. Continue reading
Fantastic Serie A goes down to last day
Corinthians thought they had won the title. Their fans were singing and their players were celebrating after they had beaten Figueirense 1-0. But Bernardo popped up with a late winner for Vasco in their match against Fluminense meaning the title will go down to the final day of the season. Continue reading
Serie A: three points separate top five
The Brazilian Serie A never ceases to amaze me. The obvious, inevitable, just never happens. It’s incredible. Continue reading
Adriano makes debut in comfort as Corinthians go top
Fantastic afternoon for Corinthians yesterday: they thrashed Atlético GO 3-0, moved to the top of the league table and Adriano made his long awaited debut with a 15 minute run out. Continue reading









