Brazilfooty

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Cruzeiro’s Serie A status hangs by a thread

Posted on 3 December, 2019 by Brian

Orejeula left the field in tears last night; the commitment was there, the quality not so much

Talk about messing things up. Continue reading →

Machiavellian managerial madness

Posted on 30 November, 2019 by Brian

What the Fucks? (pic: Thiago Gadelha/SVM)

Loyalty, respect and decency are in short supply. Continue reading →

Serie A latest

Posted on 19 November, 2019 by Brian

Marquinhos Gabriel tries to find a way through for Cruzeiro against Avai at the Mineirao — Marquinhos Gabriel failed to inspire Cruzeiro to a much-needed win (Pic: Vinnicius Silva)

Flamengo take another big step towards the title, while the relegation battle heats up with just five games to go. Continue reading →

Brazilian Cup latest

Posted on 26 July, 2019 by Brian

Time do Palmeiras na partida contra o Inter — The pressure mounts on Palmeiras after another cup loss (Pic: Rodrigo Ziebell)

The Brazilian Cup quarter finals concluded last week – who came out on top and how did the drama unfold? Continue reading →

2019 Brazilian Série A season preview

Posted on 26 April, 2019 by Brian

Image result for flamengo diego — Can Diego inspire Flamengo to their first Serie A title win in 10 years?

If I was Leonardo Da Vinci, this would be my Mona Lisa. Continue reading →

Full-blooded derbies or glorified preseason friendlies?

Posted on 28 January, 2019 by Brian

Elias gets stuck in against Cruzeiro in Mineiro state championship

There were three big clássicos (local derbies) in the third round of games in the state championships this past weekend. Continue reading →

The must-sign Brazilians on Soccermanager – part 2

Posted on 27 October, 2018 by Brian

If you sign one player, make it AC Milan-bound Lucas Paqueta (pic: Getty Images)

With the Brasileirão Serie A ratings review now under way, this is the second installment of the best Brazilian-based players to sign in the online football game Soccermanager. Continue reading →

Thiago Neves inspires Cruzeiro to Brazilian Cup win

Posted on 21 October, 2018 by Brian

Thiago Neves scored the winner in the first leg (Pic: Daniel Teobaldo / CBF)

Thiago Neves inspired Cruzeiro to win the Brazilian Cup for the second year in a row, although they were also helped by a controversial VAR decision. Continue reading →

Brasileirão 2018 preview

Posted on 13 April, 2018 by Brian

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 →

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 →