The moment Leonardo Silva equalised for Galo (Reuters)
Atletico Mineiro made history on Wednesday night by winning the Copa Libertadores for the first time in their 105 year history. Continue reading
Galo, Champions of America
8
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Experiencing Futebol
The futebol bug (AFP)
Brazilfooty is rethinking itself and embracing new ideas to improve the site. As part of the process, we’re inviting authors, travellers and inspired people to contribute. If you think you’ve got what it takes and/or something worth saying, please get in touch. The first new contributor is Eric, an American who has recently moved to Brazil with his (Brazilian) wife and Brazilfooty reader. As a ‘soccer enthusiast’ and with a passion for Brazil, he has already caught the Brazilian futebol bug and started his own blog about Brazilian football (www.footballdobrasil.com). Here are his reflections on the game, how he came to love it and what it means in Brazil. Check it out. Continue reading
Confederations Cup and Brazilian street protest reflections
Neymar collects one of his trophies in front of the cronies (Mowa Press)
On Tuesday I published a post with my reaction to Brazil’s stunning victory against Spain in the Confederations Cup final. In this post, I reflect on the more important point that was raised during the Confederations Cup: the massive street protests. What does this win do for the protest movement, if anything? People always pull off the clichés about winning will unite the country. Bollocks. Continue reading
Confederations Cup final at the Maracana: Brazil 3 Spain 0
Thiago Silva lifts the trohpy (Mowa Press)
Wow. Who saw that coming? In the first of a two article special, I reflect on Brazil’s stunning Confederations Cup win and what is means for the football. Read on for more. Tomorrow, I’ll give my reflections on what is means for the protest movement sweeping through the country. Continue reading