Seleção: mixed feelings mark start of new era

Barcelona’s Arthur was one of four players to make his Seleção debut on Friday (Mowa Press)

A new era began for the Seleção as they beat the USA in a friendly on Friday night: Neymar has been named as full time captain and four players made their debuts. But more questions were raised about their World Cup exit. Continue reading

A trip to Goodison Park for a first hand check on Richarlison

Brazilfooty and the Dixie Dean statue at Goodison Park

Richarlison made a fine start to life at Everton, scoring three goals in his first two league games and impressing the fans with his work rate, skill and attitude. Brazilfooty witnessed the good vibes first hand. Continue reading

A history of Brazilians in the English Premier League

Richarlison has swapped Rio de Janeiro for Watford. But will he miss the food?

Philippe Coutinho may want out, but more and more Brazilians are coming to play their football in the Premier League, a point reflected by three Brazilians making their debuts last weekend. This week we have a guest post from Barrie, a Premier League stats man, who runs the excellent blog www.barriesview.com. In this post, Barry looks at the history of Brazilians in the English Premier League and how the three debutants fared. Continue reading

Série A update: Corinthians still top

Former Man City striker Jí´ has scored 9 league goals in 15 games (Photo: Agencia Corinthians)

The games sure do come thick and fast in Brazil. It’s been just over two months since I published my Série A preview on the eve of the competition and here we are in gameweek 16 already. Did I mention the Copa do Brasil, Copa Libertadores or Copa Sulamericana? Here’s what’s happened since my last Série A update. Continue reading