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Tag Archives: Cruzeiro
Machiavellian managerial madness
Loyalty, respect and decency are in short supply. Continue reading
Serie A latest
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
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
If I was Leonardo Da Vinci, this would be my Mona Lisa. Continue reading
Full-blooded derbies or glorified preseason friendlies?
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
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
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
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
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