Good things come to wait is generally not a proverb practised by owners of Brazilian football clubs. Continue reading
A closer look at Brazil’s managerial merry-go-round
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Luis Fabiano comeback: Flamengo spoil the party
Things didn't exactly go to plan (Wagner Carmo/Vipcomm)
Flamengo didn’t read the script. With Luis Fabiano making his long awaited (re)debut for São Paulo in front of 70,000 screaming fans, it was meant to be São Paulo’s afternoon. Continue reading
Rogerio Ceni reaches 1000 games for São Paulo
Rogerio Ceni plays his 1000th game for São Paulo (Vipcomm)
Good day at the office for São Paulo and Rogerio Ceni. Not only did they beat Atlético Mineiro 2-1 but they also moved to the top of the table and celebrated a remarkable milestone: Rogerio Ceni’s 1000th game for the club. Continue reading
Brazilian Championship: The big kick off
They are State Champions but can they be National Champions? (Lucas Uebel - VIPCOMM)
The Brazilian National Championship kicked off yesterday afternoon which makes my report at least one day late. Sorry about that! Better late than never, right? In my report, I give a short comment on each of the twenty teams and my prediction about where they will finish in the league table. For a full explanation on Brazilian football and all of the club competitions see this link. Continue reading
São Paulo keeper Rogério Ceni scores 100th career goal
100 goals for Rogério Ceni (Luiz Pires/VIPCOMM)
São Paulo goalkeeper (and legend) Rogério Ceni scored his 100th goal in professional football yesterday. And he scored it in the perfect way: in a derby match against local rivals Corinthians. It’s quite an amazing achievement and the player is a true São Paulo and general football legend. The 100 goals are split between 44 penalties and 56 free kicks. Continue reading
SP State Championship: Santos draw and their coach is fired
Adilson Batista is fired by Santos (AE)
Santos coach Adilson Batista has been fired following a poor run of results culminating in a 1-1 draw at home to the lowly São Bernardo on Saturday night. Corinthians continued their recovery in the post Ronaldo era, winning 4-0 (Liedson scored another two) and São Paulo and Palmeiras drew 1-1 in a rain drenched Morumbi stadium. Little-known Mirassol now top the table after ten games. Continue reading