Staying. At least until June. (pic: AFP)
The 2018 Copa Libertadores group stages get under way this week, just three months after the 2017 competition finished. Defending Champions Grêmio play Defensor Sporting, from Uruguay, on Tuesday. While Corinthians play Millionarios (Colombia) and Flamengo take on River Plate (Argentina) on Wednesday. Continue reading
Grêmio: 2017 Copa Libertadores Champions (Pic: Grêmio FC)
Grêmio have won the 2017 Copa Libertadores after beating Lanus in the final. They won the second leg 2-1 in Buenos Aires last night, claiming a 3-1 win on aggregate. Continue reading
It’s back baby! (Mowa Press)
Busy life, living in London and no football on TV: the story of how Brazilfooty drifted into the wilderness. But after a four-year absence, Brazilfooty is back. What have you missed and what’s in store? Continue reading
The moment Leonardo Silva equalised for Galo (Reuters)
Atletico Mineiro made history on Wednesday night by winning the Copa Libertadores for the first time in their 105 year history. Continue reading
Neymar dribbles past Oscar in training (Mowa Press)
Faithful readers,
Apologies for the lack of activity on here over the last few months but things like work, studies and other annoying day to day things have been keeping me busy and kept me away from blogging. I’ll try and get back up to speed after my exams in June. Until then, here are a few bits and bobs to keep you going. Continue reading
CORIIIINTHIANS!!! (Getty)
The wait is finally over. Finally. Corinthians, one of the giants of Brazilian football, have won the Copa Libertadores for the first time. Continue reading
Romarinho: Corinthians legend overnight (Getty Images)
The first leg of the 2012 Copa Libertadores final took place in Buenos Aires last night as two of Brazil and Argentina’s footballing giants went head to head.
Danilo celebrates his goal (Photo: Terra)
Corinthians are through to the Libertadores final for the first time after knocking out holders Santos last night. It’s been a long time waiting for the Timão from São Paulo and nobody can begrudge them their place in the final. Continue reading
Corinthians will be looking to Willian for goals tonight (Getty)
It’s the proverbial Libertadores squeaky bum time for five Brazilian clubs over the next two days. Going into the second legs, the fate of all five teams hangs on a knife-edge. Mouth-watering stuff. Continue reading
Pode to be? (Maurício Val/VIPCOMM)
Poor Joel Santana. Widely ridiculed in Brazil for his terrible English, he made himself look even more stupid on the weekend Continue reading