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Palmeiras win Brazilian Cup

Posted on 8 March, 2021 by Brian

7th March 2021 Allianz Parque Stadium, Sao Paulo, Brazil Final Brazil Cup 2020, Palmeiras versus Gremio Gabriel Menino of Palmeiras celebrates his goal with Patrick de Paula in the 84th minute to put the ahead 2-0 PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ActionPlus12272861 DiaEsportivo — Gabriel Menino and Patrick de Paula lead the celebrations (pic: Getty Images)

This final was the final that the Libertadores wasn’t. Continue reading →

Libertadores final review

Posted on 31 January, 2021 by Brian

Palmeiras lift the Copa Libertadores trophy for the second time in their history (Getty Images)

An in-depth review of tonight’s Libertadores final. Continue reading →

Flamengo deliver late sucker punch to halt Inter

Posted on 26 October, 2020 by Brian

Flamengo celebrate their late equaliser (pic: Getty Images)

League leaders Internacional and Flamengo went for it in Porto Alegre this evening. Continue reading →

Flamengo 2019 Copa Libertadores Champions

Posted on 23 November, 2019 by Brian

And they thought it was going to be a walk in the park. Continue reading →

Flamengo reaffirm title credentials with win over Santos

Posted on 15 September, 2019 by Brian

Gabigol’s moment of magic (Pic: André Durão/GloboEsporte.com)

Last night’s game was intense, fast and high-quality and the Maracanã was rocking. Continue reading →

Incredible game finishes 5 – 4

Posted on 6 May, 2019 by Brian

Yony foi o herói da vitória em Porto Alegre — Yony González scored the winner for Flu on a crazy night
(Pic: PEDRO H. TESCH/AGIF/ESTADíƒO CONTEíšDO)

Grêmio and Fluminense produced a modern day classic in Sunday night’s late game. Grêmio 4 Fluminense 5. Continue reading →

River Plate end Gremio’s Libertadores dream

Posted on 31 October, 2018 by Brian

It was all too much for Bressan, who conceded a penalty and was sent off (pic: Reuters)

Gremio’s good run in the Copa Libertadores, and their hopes of winning the competition for the second year in a row, came crashing to an end last night. Continue reading →

Brasileirão latest – Everton on fire

Posted on 27 July, 2018 by Brian

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 →

Brazil beat Mexico: ay yay yay yay

Posted on 3 July, 2018 by Brian

Canta y no llores Neymar (Mowa Press)

Neymar upped his performance against Mexico, from an already high level, but his cry baby antics are pissing off football pundits across the globe. Continue reading →

Brazil 2 Serbia 0 – job done

Posted on 27 June, 2018 by Brian

Goalscorers Paulinho and Thiago Silva enjoy the moment (Mowa Press)

Brazil weren’t at their best tonight, but they got the job done against Serbia. What next? Continue reading →