After one false dawn, Rio de Janeiro’s state championship is back under way again, but the other states are yet to follow. Continue reading
Brazilian football is back (sort of)
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Seleção: mixed feelings mark start of new era
Barcelona’s Arthur was one of four players to make his Seleção debut on Friday (Mowa Press)
A new era began for the Seleção as they beat the USA in a friendly on Friday night: Neymar has been named as full time captain and four players made their debuts. But more questions were raised about their World Cup exit. Continue reading
Fluminense kid stars in Cup win and praises injured idol
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
Guanabara Cup: Flu win title and Deivid’s terrible miss
Fluminense win the Guanabara Cup
Fluminense beat Vasco in the final four days after Deivid missed one of the most incredible goals I’ve ever seen.
Adriano fires Corinthians one step closer to title
Golden touch (Globoesporte)
Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Adriano scored what could be the goal that ultimately wins Corinthians the title this year. Continue reading
Corinthians beat Ceará. Vasco draw
Another four goals for Fred (Photocamera)
Corinthians moved two points clear of their main title rivals Vasco on Wednesday. They beat Ceará 1-0 away from home in the notoriously tricky Presidente Vargas stadium in Fortaleza. Continue reading
Five goals in four days for fantastic Fred
Fluminense's leader and talisman (Agência Fotocamera)
What a difference a couple of days make. Defeat to bitter rivals and fellow title contenders Flamengo last weekend, Continue reading
Serie A latest: seven horse race?
Diego Souza scored three for Vasco this weekend (Fotocom)
Diego Souza scored a hat trick on Sunday as Vasco consolidated their position at the top of the Serie A table with a 3-0 win at Cruzeiro. Continue reading
Copa America 2011: Brazil out
Fred struggles to control the ball against Paraguay (Mowa Press)
Brazil sensationally missed all four of their penalties in a penalty shootout against Paraguay as they crashed out of the Copa America at the quarter final stage. Unlike previous games at the competition, Brazil dominated the match from start to finish. Continue reading
Late Fred goal saves Brazil’s blushes against Paraguay
Brazil celebrate Fred's last minute equalizer against Paraguay (Mowa Press)
For the second game running, Brazil left their fans disappointed with a lousy performance and result at the 2011 Cop America. Continue reading