São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, Bahia, Chapecoense and Botafogo are in intercontinental action this week. Continue reading
Teams tinker ahead of intercontinental matches
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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
The must-sign Brazilians on Soccermanager – part 2
If you sign one player, make it AC Milan-bound Lucas Paqueta (pic: Getty Images)
With the Brasileirão Serie A ratings review now under way, this is the second installment of the best Brazilian-based players to sign in the online football game Soccermanager. Continue reading
Serie A update: six teams still in with a chance of winning
Edenílson celebrates his winner against Grêmio in the Porto Alegre derby (pic: Wesley Santos/Agência PressDigital)
With 14 games left to play in the Serie A, six teams could still win the competition. Things are starting to get very interesting Continue reading
Série A latest – Grêmio reserves dominate
All action Jael: misses a penalty, scores with a diving header, cuts his face and provides an assist
It’s a funny old game. After outplaying Grêmio’s full strength team during the week, Flamengo were beaten by Grêmio’s reserve team last night. Continue reading
Brasileirão movers and shakers – part 2
Angel Romero’s good form has eased the pain of losing four players. But can they keep him?
Since the post a few of weeks ago, there have been more noteworthy comings and goings in the Brazilian Serie A. Continue reading
Brasileirão latest – Everton on fire
Not so fast – Everton halts São Paulo in their tracks (Roberto Vinícius/Agência Estado)
After the break for the World Cup, the Brazilian Serie A is back and the games are coming thick and fast. São Paulo have been doing very well, but last night Grêmio, and their in form winger Everton (nicknamed cebolinha), stopped them in their tracks. Continue reading
Brasileirão 2018 preview
Will it be a straight fight between Palmeiras and Corinthians? (Pic: Amanda Perobelli /Estadao)
The Brasileirão kicks off this weekend. Palmeiras are the bookies’ favourites. Corinthians are the pundits’ favourites. Cruzeiro, Grêmio and Flamengo will want to have something to say about that. Here’s a lowdown of all the teams, the major ins and outs, players to watch, my predictions and the latest betting odds. Continue reading
Discontent at São Paulo after another defeat
São Paulo’s players don’t look like turning it around
São Paulo are one of the big guns in Brazilian football, but they’ve had a wretched run over the last few years. Things hit a new low on Saturday as they slumped to defeat against São Caetano, although the players do have a chance to redeem themselves on Tuesday night. Continue reading