WC tickets go on sale at 9am UK on 13 March

Posted on 12 March, 2018 by Brian

Nobody said it was cheap

World Cup tickets go on sale at 9am UK time on Tuesday March 13th (06:00am in Brazil), and not the time I had thought and indicated in the previous post. (I had assumed it would be at 00:00 in Russia, which would be 9pm in the UK on Monday – nowhere on FIFA’s website do they actually tell you this, except for when you log in to your account and actually try and buy the tickets.) Anyway, there it is folks. For more information and tips if you are trying to buy tickets on Tuesday, check Brazilfooty’s Russia 2018 ticket guide.

Guide to this week’s Russia World Cup ticket sales

Posted on 11 March, 2018 by Brian

Act fast – this might be your last chance to get 2018 World Cup tickets

The final batch of World Cup tickets go on sale on Tuesday. Its not clear from the FIFA website what time on Tuesday, but I suspect it is 00:00 in Moscow, which would be 9pm on Monday in the UK and 6pm on Monday in Brazil. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading →

Midweek state championship wrap

Posted on 9 March, 2018 by Brian

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 →

PSG flop without Neymar. Will Brazil do the same?

Posted on 8 March, 2018 by Brian

Neymar laments the loss of PSG on social media

A lot of nonsense has been said about Neymar’s effect on PSG this year, but I learnt one thing as I sipped my pint on Tuesday night, as I watched the Champions League match between PSG and Real Madrid in a crowded London bar. Continue reading →

Cruzeiro win bragging rights in Minas Gerais

Posted on 5 March, 2018 by Brian

Promising youngster Raniel scored the winner for Cruzeiro yesterday (pic: Agencia Estado)

The world’s football descended on Belo Horizonte this weekend, although I’m not sure if they were there to watch Sunday’s classico between Atletico-MG and Cruzeiro. Continue reading →

Palmeiras show their class against Junior Barranquila

Posted on 2 March, 2018 by Brian

Bruno Henrique scored two good goals for Palmeiras in Colombia last night (pic: AFP)

Palmeiras got their Copa Libertadores campaign off to a great start last night, by winning 3-0 in Colombia, although not all Palmeiras fans were happy with their team’s performance. Continue reading →

Do Corinthians need Alex Teixeira? Will they get him?

Posted on 1 March, 2018 by Brian

Is Alex Teixeira the sort of forward that Corinthians need?

Corinthians kicked off their Libertadores campaign with a 0 – 0 draw against Millionarios in Colombia last night. Would Alex Teixeira have made a difference, and can they get him? Continue reading →

Unconvincing start from Brazilians in Copa Libertadores

Posted on 28 February, 2018 by Brian

Lautaro Martinez: the real deal (pic: EFE)

I’ve heard about this kid in the gossip columns and seen him in the computer games, but now I’m finally convinced. After scoring a hat-trick last night for Racing against Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores, Lautaro Martinez showed South America that he is the real deal. Continue reading →

Libertadores odds – are the bookies getting it wrong?

Posted on 27 February, 2018 by Brian

Can Carlos Tevez stop the Brazilians? (AFP)

Although Brazilian clubs have a relatively poor record in this competition and only one Brazilian team made it to the semi finals last year, four of the five favourites for this year’s Copa Libertadores are from Brazil. Are the bookies getting it wrong? Continue reading →

Neymar could undergo surgery; will miss Real Madrid clash

Posted on 27 February, 2018 by Brian

Set for a spell on the sidelines (Mowa Press)

It has been confirmed that Neymar will miss PSG’s Champions League second leg match against Real Madrid with injury. Scans last night revealed that as well as twisting his ankle he has cracked his metatarsal, which could require surgery. Continue reading →