Flamengo stocking up the trophy cabinet

Posted on 28 February, 2020 by Brian Davidson

Gabigol scores again, this time with a new haircut (pic: André Durão / GloboEsporte)

Flamengo won their third trophy in less than two weeks after pummeling Independiente del Valle at the Maracanã on Wednesday night. Continue reading →

Corinthians revolution hits the rocks

Posted on 17 February, 2020 by Brian Davidson

Bond villain and Corinthians manager Tiago Nunes wonders where it all went wrong (pic: Luis Moura)

Corinthians’ Libertadores campaign is over before it even started. Continue reading →

Where did all the goals go?

Posted on 20 January, 2020 by Brian Davidson

Even goal machine Germán Cano couldn’t do anything about it (pic: André Durão)

The Rio de Janeiro state championships kicked off this weekend with minimal fuss for the score keepers. 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 →

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 →