Adilson Batista is fired by Santos (AE)
Santos coach Adilson Batista has been fired following a poor run of results culminating in a 1-1 draw at home to the lowly São Bernardo on Saturday night. Corinthians continued their recovery in the post Ronaldo era, winning 4-0 (Liedson scored another two) and São Paulo and Palmeiras drew 1-1 in a rain drenched Morumbi stadium. Little-known Mirassol now top the table after ten games. Continue reading
Ronaldinho and Flamengo win the Guanabara Cup (Maurício Val/VIPCOMM)
Flamengo beat Boavista 1-0 in the final of the Guanabara Cup – part one of the Rio State Championships. The match was an all-round uninspiring affair which was settled by a moment of magic from Ronaldinho. Continue reading
Felipe was the hero for Flamengo after saving two penalties against Botafogo (Alexandre Loureiro/VIPCOMM)
A few days after my rant against Vanderlei Luxemburgo, Flamengo beat Botafogo on penalties to set up a final with Boavista next weekend in the Taça Guanabara. The Taça Guanabara is a fancy name to say part 1 of the Rio State Championship Continue reading
I’ve recently come in for some stick from Corinthians fans who believe that I unfairly suggested Corinthians were being favoured my referees. Indeed, an anonymous blogger posted a Youtube link (see comment on 17 November) showing a number of refereeing decisions over the course of this year which clearly went against Corinthians. Continue reading
Neymar and Ganso discuss a free kick
Your favourite Brazilian football correspondent took a firsthand check on the boys from the Vila today to see if they are really all that. On first impressions, the answer is yes, especially Ganso, the goose. Continue reading