But how can they afford my wages? (Getty Images)
Corinthians’ bid for Carlos Tevez was truly sensational. A few years ago it was unthinkable that any Brazilian club could pay such a large transfer fee (between £40 and £50 million depending on who you believe) for any player. That’s not to mention his wages which are reported to be above £200,000 per week at Manchester City. The question is where did all this money come from? Continue reading
Fanatical Juve fan Carlos can hardly believe his eyes as he celebrates the winning goal
This blog wouldn’t be complete without some lower division football coverage so when I was invited by my brother-in-law and his friends to watch the mighty Juventus take on the São Bernardo Tigers in the 2011 Copa Paulista (or Paulista Cup), I couldn’t turn down the offer. Continue reading
Falcão reacts during Inter's 3-0 home loss to São Paulo (Jefferson Bernardes/ VIPCOMM)
Less than a week after my report about the coaching merry-go-round in Brazil and another one bites the dust. This time it’s Falcão at Internacional. Ironically (or perhaps fittingly depending on how you look at it), the sacking came after Inter lost 3-0 at home to São Paulo, the team who sacked their coach a week earlier. Adilson Batista will be the new coach at São Paulo.
Fred struggles to control the ball against Paraguay (Mowa Press)
Brazil sensationally missed all four of their penalties in a penalty shootout against Paraguay as they crashed out of the Copa America at the quarter final stage. Unlike previous games at the competition, Brazil dominated the match from start to finish. Continue reading
Neymar scored two goals for Brazil against Ecuador (Mowa Press)
Brazil belatedly got their act together at the Copa America by beating Ecuador 4-2 thanks to an excellent second half performance. The result means Brazil finish top of Group B and will now face Paraguay in the quarter finals on Sunday. Continue reading
César Carpegiani got the boot at São Paulo (Wagner Carmo/Vipcomm)
After a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro last Wednesday, São Paulo decided to part company with their coach César Carpegiani. Continue reading
Brazil celebrate Fred's last minute equalizer against Paraguay (Mowa Press)
For the second game running, Brazil left their fans disappointed with a lousy performance and result at the 2011 Cop America. Continue reading
Could Neymar be heading to Barça? (Mowa Press)
According to the Brazilian press Barcelona have now joined Real Madrid in the quest to sign Neymar from Santos. And it’s about time for them to declare an interest too if you ask me. Continue reading
What are they up to? (Mowa Press)
After their disappointing 0-0 draw with Venezuela on Sunday at least Brazil fans have something to smile about: Argentina’s woes at the competition. Continue reading
Neymar is carrying Brazilian hopes at the Copa America (VIPCOMM)
Good and bad news readers. Good news first. Your favourite Brazilian football blogger was contacted by the BBC to comment on Brazil’s chances at the Copa America on their Sportsworld have your say radio show on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading