Walter Montillo is calling it a day (Photo: Botafogo FC)
After struggling for form and fitness this year, Walter Montillo has retired from football aged just 33. Montillo is best remembered in Brazil for his form with Cruzeiro, when he was one of the best midfielders in the league. Continue reading
Trauco celebrates his equaliser against Fluminense (photo: Flamengo)
Just over a month ago, on the eve of the competition, I predicted Flamengo would win the Série A. But after eight league games played, they have just 11 points, are in 10th position and nine points off the pace. Can they still do it? Continue reading
World Cup tickets are on sale!!!! (Mowa Press)
WORLD CUP TICKETS ARE ON SALE PEOPLE!!!! YEAAAAH!!! Continue reading
Ronaldinho – what a legend (Atletico-MG website)
Atlético Mineiro kept their slim title hopes alive with a fantastic win against Fluminense on Sunday afternoon. They won 3-2 with a goal in the last minute. Can’t say they didn’t deserve it – look how many times they hit the post. What a glorious header that was. What an atmosphere! Check out the highlights to the game below and look out for Ronaldinho dictating play from his central attacking midfield role. He is in fantastic form and I think its great. I’d still be shocked if Fluminense didn’t win the title (they have their own stars like Fred and Deco) and are six points clear at the top with six games left but I’ve left a few videos highlights of the great man’s recent performances below. Look at his and the fans reaction. Fantastic. What a legend! Continue reading
Neymar celebrates his goal (Mowa Press)
There was only ever going to be one winner in this one and it wasn’t team GB. This Brazil team has a collection of stars who have been playing together for months now. Continue reading
Welcome Clarence Seedorf (Botafogo website)
Botafogo announced the signing of Dutch and Milan legend Clarence Seedorf this week. Continue reading
Can reigning Champions Corinthians juggle Libertadores and Serie A? (Getty)
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
Deivid, Keleberson and Flamengo train on the beach in Rio (Vipcomm)
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
Pep for Brazil? (Getty)
It’s just a thought. And it will never happen. But you heard it here first, just in case. Continue reading
Good riddance (Getty Images)
Ricardo Teixeira resigned as head of the CBF – Brazil’s football governing body – last month after 23 years in the job. Good riddance I say to this horrible man. Continue reading