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Boca knock out Palmeiras amid refereeing controversy

Posted on 1 November, 2018 by Brian

Big Phil Scolari laments Palmeiras’ Copa Libertadores exit (Pic: Marcos Ribolli)

Boca Juniors got the better of Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores semi final last night to ensure a mouth-watering final against rivals River Plate. Continue reading →

São Paulo state final descends into chaos

Posted on 11 April, 2018 by Brian

Did I say penalty? (pic: Marcos Ribolli)

Corinthians deserve credit for their performance in the State Championship final, but the way in which the referee overturned a penalty awarded to Palmeiras was one of the strangest things I’ve seen in football. Continue reading →