From reserve to star player in less than a year (Pic: Lucas Mercon / Fluminense FC)
Brazil have plenty of skillful winger come forwards, but number 9 is a problem. Could Pedro be the answer? Continue reading
Not so fast – Everton halts São Paulo in their tracks (Roberto Vinícius/Agência Estado)
After the break for the World Cup, the Brazilian Serie A is back and the games are coming thick and fast. São Paulo have been doing very well, but last night Grêmio, and their in form winger Everton (nicknamed cebolinha), stopped them in their tracks. Continue reading
Switching Rio de Janeiro for Madrid
With the league on hold due to the World Cup and the European transfer window wide open, there have been plenty of comings and goings at Brazilian clubs over the last few weeks. Check out this comprehensive list. Continue reading
Can Leandrinho fill the boots of Roger Guedes?
After pausing during the World Cup, the Brasileirão Série A resumes tonight. Continue reading
Not one truck. Two trucks. (Pic: AP/Andre Penner)
After some strange behaviour last week, in which he spoke about trucks, money and then accused ‘most of the media’ of lying, Fábio Carille has left Corinthians for Al Wehda. Continue reading
How many trucks? (pic: Agencia Corinthians)
After talking very openly about the possibility of swapping Corinthians for the riches of the Middle East last week, Fábio Carille confused everybody on Sunday by saying that there was no offer on the table. Continue reading
Renato Gaúcho – not a huge fan of questions about his team selection
Grêmio‘s slip against Botafogo in the Serie A last weekend, after fielding a weakened side, brought up that old question: is it right to rest players in the league to keep them fresh for midweek Copa Libertadores games? Continue reading
This week Diego bows to the adoring Flamengo fans
After a tumultuous week, in which club’s training ground was vandalised and players were pushed, shoved and showered with popcorn by angry fans, Flamengo battered Ceará. Continue reading
Júlio César worshiping the fans who worship him
Former Seleção and Inter Milan goalkeeper Júlio César has retired from football after playing for his beloved Flamengo one last time on the weekend. Continue reading
Rodriguinho (pic: Agência Corinthians)
After putting in the effort last week to get the 2018 Brasileirão preview done on time, annoyingly, I’ve only found the time to write about the first weekend of the league now. But it was a cracking opening round and not worth missing. Here’s the lowdown: Continue reading