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Carnival banishment works a treat

Posted on 13 March, 2019 by Brian

Gustavo Scarpa of Palmeiras celebrated a good night’s sleep during Carnival with a goal

Conmebol may have ruined Carnival for Brazil’s best footballers, but the fans are delighted with how last week’s Libertadores games unfolded. Continue reading →

The day Conmebol ruined Carnival

Posted on 4 March, 2019 by Brian

Gabigol puts a brave face on the situation

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

Vasco win Guanabara Cup amid off-field farce

Posted on 19 February, 2019 by Brian

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 →

Full-blooded derbies or glorified preseason friendlies?

Posted on 28 January, 2019 by Brian

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

Posted on 23 January, 2019 by Brian

Flamengo’s new signings Gabigol and Arrascaeta (pic: Alexandre Vidal/Flamengo)

Competitive action got underway in Brazilian football last weekend, just two months after the 2018 season finished. Continue reading →