Fluminense tries to defend Brazilian league title
The Brazilian league starts this weekend with defending champion Fluminense trying to win its third title in four years.
But the club led by Deco and Fred won't have an easy time repeating as champion, as it will be going against teams filled with stars that include Ronaldinho, Luis Fabiano, Alexandre Pato and Clarence Seedorf.
Brazil sensation Neymar may be on his way to Europe...
Alexandre Pato’s FAIL Breaks Hearts of Corinthians Fans
Last week, Corinthians hosted Boca Juniors in the second-leg of the 8th round of the Copa Libertadores. Boca Juniors won the first leg of the tilt 1-0 at home. A week later, the two teams drew 1-1 at Corinthians which saw Boca go through on aggregate.
In this match, Alexandre Pato had the ball wide open on the goal line and did some spaztic move and tripped over his own feet. Yes...
Corinthians knocked out by Boca
Defending champions Corinthians were ousted from the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday night, with a 1-1 draw in Brazil seeing six-time winners Boca Juniors advance to the quarter-finals 2-1 on aggregate.
Veteran playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme put Boca ahead in the 25th minute with a brilliant long-range shot which flew over the body of Corinthians goalkeeper Cassio Ramos.
That left...
Handicapping the 2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 World Cup is over a year away. There’s no question Brazil is going to be a superb host for the tournament. If you have the resources to go I suggest you make the trip. I realize this article is coming grossly premature, but I figured we mine as well start to consider some of the value bets just in case there is some price movement.
This morning we are going to look at...
Ronaldinho, Kaka bypassed for Brazil's Confed Cup
Ronaldinho and Kaka have been left off Brazil's roster for next month's Confederations Cup.
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari also overlooked Alexandre Pato and Ramires on his roster announced Tuesday but included Neymar, Oscar, Marcelo, Lucas and Thiago Silva.
While Kaka has been struggling for playing time at Real Madrid, Ronaldinho has been playing well for Atletico Mineiro...
Ronaldinho left out of Brazil's Confed Cup team
Ronaldinho and Kaka have been left out of Brazil's team for the Confederations Cup in June.
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari also overlooked Alexandre Pato and Chelsea's Ramires for the World Cup warm-up tournament that Brazil will host. The team does include Santos' Neymar, Chelsea's Oscar and Paris Saint-Germain's Lucas.
Brazil will play only two matches before the...
Ronaldinho, Kaka out of Brazil squad
Ronaldinho and Kaka have been left out of Brazil's team for the Confederations Cup in June.
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari also overlooked Alexandre Pato and Chelsea's Ramires for the World Cup warm-up tournament that Brazil will host. The team does include Santos' Neymar, Chelsea's Oscar and Paris Saint-Germain's Lucas.
Brazil will play only two matches before the...
Corinthians edges Santos in first leg
Corinthians scored a goal in each half Sunday to defeat three-time defending champion Santos 2-1 in the first leg of the Sao Paulo state championship final, one of Brazil's most traditional regional tournaments.
Brazil defensive midfielder Paulinho opened the scoring for Corinthians with a right-footed shot from near the penalty spot in the 41st minute, and defender Paulo Andre...
Botafogo wins Rio Cup
Botafogo clinched its 20th Rio de Janeiro title on Sunday by beating Fluminense 1-0 in the final of the Rio Cup, the second stage of the state championship.
The team led by Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf automatically won the state title because it had also won the Guanabara Cup, the tournament's first stage.
Seedorf missed a penalty in the 78th minute, but Rafael Marques...
Corinthians reach semi-finals
Alexandre Pato and Peru striker Paolo Guerrero scored in the second half to help Corinthians defeat Ponte Preta 4-0 and advance to the semifinals of the Sao Paulo state championship on Sunday.
Corinthians will face Sao Paulo, which edged Penapolense 1-0 later Sunday. Three-time champion Santos edged out Palmeiras on penalties on Saturday, setting up a semifinal match against Mogi...
Scolari says Brazil deserves jeers from fans
Luiz Felipe Scolari abruptly got up and left the news conference after a question that followed Brazil's disappointing 2-2 home draw with Chile: Will you consider resigning if Brazil doesn't do well in the Confederations Cup?
''No answer. This is a joke!'' the visibly upset coach said, walking away.
Just five matches into his return to the national team...
Brazil struggles against Chile
Brazil were jeered off the pich as they struggled to a 2-2 draw in a friendly against Chile on Wednesday in the team's final match before the Confederations Cup squad is announced.
Chile opened the scoring with a header by defender Marcos Gonzalez in the seventh minute before Brazil defender Rever equalized with another header off a corner in the 25th.
Neymar put Brazil ahead...
Green reported to Fraud Office
Ten-man Brazil and Chile drew 2-2 in a friendly at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte.
The visitors took an early lead as midfielder Cesar Cortes' header was saved by Diego Cavalieri and Marc Gonzalez converted the rebound.
Brazil almost levelled in the 15th minute, but Jadson's long-range shot hit the crossbar, with Ronaldinho's rebound effort saved by Johnny Herrera...
Brazil draws Chile before Confed Cup announcement
Brazil struggled to a 2-2 draw in a friendly against Chile on Wednesday, being jeered by fans in the team's final match before the Confederations Cup squad is announced.
Chile opened the scoring with a header by defender Marcos Gonzalez in the seventh minute before Brazil defender Rever equalized with another header off a corner in the 25th.
Neymar put Brazil ahead after a...
Ronaldinho receives Brazil call-up
Ronaldinho is back in the Brazil squad for this month's friendly against Chile in Belo Horizonte.
It is the second time in a row that coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has called up Ronaldinho. The former two-time world player or the year had been dropped for friendlies against Italy and Russia earlier this year, but set up three goals in Brazil's 4-0 win over Bolivia on April 6...
Ronaldinho called up again for Brazil friendly
Ronaldinho is back in the Brazil squad for this month's friendly against Chile in Belo Horizonte.
It is the second time in a row that coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has called up Ronaldinho. The former two-time world player or the year had been dropped for friendlies against Italy and Russia earlier this year, but set up three goals in Brazil's 4-0 win over Bolivia on April 6...
Ronaldinho and Pato called up for Brazil friendly
Luiz Felipe Scolari has included Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato in the Brazil squad to play a friendly at Bolivia on Saturday.
Only players from Brazilian clubs were called up for the match in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Part of the proceeds from the friendly will go to the family of 14-year-old Kevin Beltran Espada who was killed at a Copa Libertadores match in February.
Espada died...
Barcelona v Milan: more than just 90 minutes for Italian football
Barcelona v Milan: more than just 90 minutes for Italian football - originally posted on Soccerlens.comWhen Barcelona and AC Milan were paired alongside one another in the Round of 16 in this season’s UEFA Champions League, one would not have been criticised for pencilling the Spanish champions in to progress to the quarter-finals. How very wrong they were!
Despite losing star...
Barcelona – Milan: 16 Interesting Facts Ahead Of Tie
Prior to the anticipated match let’s take a look at some very interesting facts…
1. Barcelona hold a tiny advantage over Milan in the fixture, of the 16 matches played, Barcelona have won six, with Milan having managed five wins and the rest of the five ended in draws.
2. In both the last two knock out meetings between the two sides, Barcelona have managed to beat their counterparts...
Brazilian clubs have edge in Copa Lib
Every week brings a fresh reminder of the rise of domestic soccer in Brazil. Big signings draw massive headlines. Clubs reinforce their squads consistently instead of continually shipping their top players out of the country. It isn't just one or two clubs doing the buying - even lowly Grêmio managed to tempt Arsenal misfit Andre Santos into a loan move over the weekend as part...
Berlusconi says Pato could return in 1 year's time
Alexandre Pato could return to AC Milan in a year's time.
Milan president Silvio Berlusconi says that's what the Brazil striker promised when he ended his injury-plagued stay with the Rossoneri last week and returned home to sign with Corinthians.
Berlusconi told a local TV station late Monday that ''the agreement is he goes there, stays a year, a year and a half...
Pato Signs On For Corinthians
Sao Paulo club announced the €15 transfer of 23-year-old Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato from AC Milan on ThursdayThe post Pato Signs On For Corinthians appeared first on The Soccer Daily.
Alexandre Pato leaves Milan for Corinthians
Alexandre Pato leaves Milan for Corinthians - originally posted on Soccerlens.comAlexandre Pato has left Milan and joined Brasileirao club Corinthians for a reported fee of €15 million.
AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has returned to Brazil to join Corinthians for a reported fee of €15 million, signing a four-year contract, according to Guardian. His six seasons at the Serie...
Pato completes move to Corinthians
Alexandre Pato will return to Brazil after AC Milan confirmed they had reached an agreement with Corinthians over the forward's transfer.
The 23-year-old has reportedly signed a four-year deal with the recently-crowned Club World Cup champions after revealing his desire to return to his homeland last month.
Milan confirmed Pato's departure, after five years at San Siro...
Cole close to West Ham return
Alexandre Pato will return to Brazil after AC Milan confirmed they had reached an agreement with Corinthians over the forward's transfer.
The 23-year-old has reportedly signed a four-year deal with the recently-crowned Club World Cup champions after revealing his desire to return to his homeland last month.
Milan confirmed Pato's departure, after five years at San Siro...
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