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
What does Alex Ferguson make of the Brazilian State Championships, I wonder? Continue reading
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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
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The season may have only just begun, but it is falling apart for São Paulo already. Continue reading
São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, Bahia, Chapecoense and Botafogo are in intercontinental action this week. Continue reading
There were three big clássicos (local derbies) in the third round of games in the state championships this past weekend. Continue reading
Competitive action got underway in Brazilian football last weekend, just two months after the 2018 season finished. Continue reading
The competitive action resumes this weekend less than two months after it finished. Continue reading
Did I say penalty? (pic: Marcos Ribolli)
Corinthians deserve credit for their performance in the State Championship final, but the way in which the referee overturned a penalty awarded to Palmeiras was one of the strangest things I’ve seen in football. Continue reading
Jael and the creation of a monstro do bem (pic: Reuters)
After losing four out of their first five games this season, Grêmio have rediscovered their form.
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