Who’s that then? (pic: Getty)
Some of Brazil’s best young players have moved to Europe in the last few weeks, but there are plenty of excellent young players left. Who are they? Continue reading
Top ten youngsters playing in Brazil
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Category Archives: Brazilian football
Is Pedro set for a Seleção call up?
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
From Russia with love – part two
Brazilfooty meets Lenin
Brazilfooty’s tour of Russia continues. Where else can you meet so many characters in such a short space of time?
Fábio Carille says yes to the trucks
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
To rest or not to rest?
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
Goodbye Júlio César
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
Wow
(Pic: Getty images)
Cristiano Ronaldo ladies and gentleman.
Rildo gets half year ban for leg-breaking tackle
Rildo in court (Pic: Fred Huber/GloboEsporte.com)
Nobody likes to see players suffering leg breaking tackles. But is the punishment dished out to Vasco forward Rildo for his bad challenge excessive? Continue reading
Three things from Brazil’s win over Russia
Philippe Coutinho and Willian in action for Brazil against Russia (Mowa Press)
Brazil beat Russia 3-0 in a friendly in Moscow yesterday. Here’s three things I learned from the game. Continue reading
All you need to know about the seleção’s new left back Ismaily
Ismaily’s parents took inspiration from the 1956 film Smiley
Ismaily (pronounced e-smiley, like a Spanish person saying smiley) was named after a movie and plays for Shakhtar Donetsk. But what else do you need to know about the new call-up to the seleção? Continue reading