There were three big clássicos (local derbies) in the third round of games in the state championships this past weekend. Continue reading
Competitive action got underway in Brazilian football last weekend, just two months after the 2018 season finished. Continue reading
The competitive action resumes this weekend less than two months after it finished. Continue reading
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
Jael and the creation of a monstro do bem (pic: Reuters)
After losing four out of their first five games this season, Grêmio have rediscovered their form.
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Round one. Fight.
The State Championships are nearing their conclusion. In most states, the finals are played over two legs: the first legs were played last weekend and the second legs will be played this weekend. Continue reading
Rildo in court (Pic: Fred Huber/GloboEsporte.com)
Nobody likes to see players suffering leg breaking tackles. But is the punishment dished out to Vasco forward Rildo for his bad challenge excessive? Continue reading
Pedro scored one of Fluminense’s goals against Botafogo
Fluminense continue to defy the critics and they won the Rio Cup (Taça Rio) on Sunday. Their 20-year-old forward Pedro scored one of the goals in a 3 – 0 win against Botafogo and was quick to praise Fred (ex-seleção), who used to play for Fluminense, but suffered a serious knee ligament injury playing for Cruzeiro this weekend. Continue reading
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
After struggling last year, Borja has found his form
The State Championships aren’t the most exciting competitions in the world until the final rounds, but let me tell you what happened anyway. Continue reading