Most season previews get published before the season begins. But a combination of lockdown fatigue, work and a football crazy calendar meant this one got published eight games in. Better late than never. Continue reading
The Rio de Janeiro state championships kicked off this weekend with minimal fuss for the score keepers. Continue reading
Flamengo take another big step towards the title, while the relegation battle heats up with just five games to go. Continue reading
If I was Leonardo Da Vinci, this would be my Mona Lisa. Continue reading
São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, Bahia, Chapecoense and Botafogo are in intercontinental action this week. Continue reading
Will it be a straight fight between Palmeiras and Corinthians? (Pic: Amanda Perobelli /Estadao)
The Brasileirão kicks off this weekend. Palmeiras are the bookies’ favourites. Corinthians are the pundits’ favourites. Cruzeiro, Grêmio and Flamengo will want to have something to say about that. Here’s a lowdown of all the teams, the major ins and outs, players to watch, my predictions and the latest betting odds. Continue reading
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
Will Diego recover from injury and lead Flamengo to the title? (Mowa Press)
Brazilfooty is back and the Brazilian 2017 Série A kicks off this weekend. To mark both of these highly auspicious events in global football, Brazilfooty has prepared an in-depth Série A review. It has been a herculean effort for a part-time blogger: social plans were cancelled; reluctant support from an unimpressed girlfriend was obtained; football almanacs were dusted off and scanned from cover to cover; match reports read; team rosters inspected; fan forums observed; journalists interviewed; hours of TV footage reviewed; player dossiers complied; and an excessive amount of stroking of the chin while looking ponderously into the air and uttering ‘hmmmmm’ was done. The result is a thorough review of all 20 Série A teams. Continue reading
Clarence Seedorf greets his new fans
On the first day of my two weeks stay in Brazil I went to the Engenhão stadium to watch Botafogo v Bahia where Clarence Seedorf was presented a crowd of around 20,000 fans before the game. Continue reading