2019 Brazilian Série A season preview

Posted on 26 April, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Image result for flamengo diego — Can Diego inspire Flamengo to their first Serie A title win in 10 years?

If I was Leonardo Da Vinci, this would be my Mona Lisa. Continue reading →

Série A: meus palpites

Posted on 26 April, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Gabigol rasga elogios em apresentação: 'Flamengo é enorme' — Will Gabigol’s goals fire Flamengo to the league title?

There are several ways I can drive my fiancée crazy, and one of those is spending my time trying to predict exactly what will happen in the Serie A each year. These are my big calls for the 2019 season. Continue reading →

State championship wrap-up

Posted on 22 April, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Corinthians don’t like doing things the easy way and their victory against São Paulo in yesterday’s state championship final was no exception. More on this and the conclusions to the other state championships. Continue reading →

State championships get their squeaky bum moment

Posted on 6 April, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Squeaky bum time Turkey style (pic: Reuters)

What does Alex Ferguson make of the Brazilian State Championships, I wonder? Continue reading →

The day Conmebol ruined Carnival

Posted on 4 March, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Gabigol puts a brave face on the situation

As if overseeing dodgy refereeing decisions wasn’t bad enough…. Continue reading →

The enchanting tedium of Brazil’s state championships

Posted on 27 February, 2019 by Brian Davidson

The keeper parried it into Boselli’s leg, who kicked him in the face

If its a lack of giant-killing action, average quality football and poorly-attended matches you are looking for, you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading →

Vasco win Guanabara Cup amid off-field farce

Posted on 19 February, 2019 by Brian Davidson

Vasco é campeão da Taça Guanabara — Good day for Vasco; not so good for the image of Brazilian club football (Pic: André Durão)

Vasco have lifted the first notable piece of Brazilian footballing silverware this year, on a day of off-field drama, confusion and madness. Continue reading →