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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
Vasco win Guanabara Cup amid off-field farce
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Category Archives: State Championships
Can São Paulo save their season?
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The season may have only just begun, but it is falling apart for São Paulo already. Continue reading
Teams tinker ahead of intercontinental matches
São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, Bahia, Chapecoense and Botafogo are in intercontinental action this week. Continue reading
Full-blooded derbies or glorified preseason friendlies?
Elias gets stuck in against Cruzeiro in Mineiro state championship
There were three big clássicos (local derbies) in the third round of games in the state championships this past weekend. Continue reading
Clubs present new signings and state championships begin
Competitive action got underway in Brazilian football last weekend, just two months after the 2018 season finished. Continue reading
Brazilian football’s crazy calendar
The competitive action resumes this weekend less than two months after it finished. Continue reading
São Paulo state final descends into chaos
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
Grêmio in cruise control, for now
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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State championship wrap
Round one. Fight.
The State Championships are nearing their conclusion. In most states, the finals are played over two legs: the first legs were played last weekend and the second legs will be played this weekend. Continue reading
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