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After Botafogo’s loss, Sao Paulo is winless in Brazil

Brazil: Sao Paulo winless after Botafogo defeat

After two rounds of the Brazilian championship, three-time champions Sao Paulo are yet to claim a victory, this time losing 2-1 to Botafogo at the Morumbi stadium. Coach Ricardo Gomes prioritized his team’s Copa Libertadores quarterfinal appearance, therefore Sao Paulo entered the game with a lineup that included starters and backups. […]

 

Ronaldo gives Corinthians their first victory in Brazil


Brazil: Ronaldo gives Corinthians debut win

In the first round of the Campeonato Brasileiro on Sunday at the Pacaembu stadium in Sao Paulo, Corinthians defeated Atletico Paranaense 2-1 thanks to a late goal from former World Player of the Year Ronaldo. Corinthians overcame a goal deficit to defeat Atletico Paranaense, who had just one player for the final 20 minutes. […]

 

Santos wins the 18th Paulista title in Brazil

Brazil: Santos win 18th Paulista championship

Santos defeated Santo Andre 3-2 on Sunday, but despite having three players sent off, they won the Paulista state title for the 18th time. Santos won the championship despite having a higher overall record than Santo in the two-legged finals series, which concluded in a 5-5 aggregate draw.[…]

 

FIFA: Brazil has reclaimed the top place in the world standings


FIFA: Brazil reclaim No.1 spot of world rankings

World champions five times over In the FIFA global rankings, Brazil has recaptured the top place from Spain, moving back up to the top spot and ending the five-month reign of the defending European champions. The top five also include world champions Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, and the Netherlands. Argentina, a two-time World Cup champion, moved up two spots to eighth place, […]

 

Brazil: Santos wins the opening Paulista match

After defeating Santo Andre 3-2 in the first leg of the final at the Pacaembu stadium on Sunday, storied Brazilian team Santos is one win away from winning their 18th Sao Paulo state championship. Even with a close loss to Santo Andre in the return, the Peixe may still claim the state title. […]

 

Botafogo wins the Rio state title in Brazil

Brazil: Botafogo win Rio state championship

Botafogo defeated rival Flamengo 2-1 on Sunday at Maracana Stadium to claim the Rio de Janeiro state title. Botafogo, who had previously won the Guanabara Cup, prevailed in the game with two successful penalty kicks from Argentina and Uruguayan attackers German Herrera and Sebastian Abreu, respectively. No team has won since the Vasco da Gama squad in 1998. […]

 

Brazil: Santos defeats Sao Paulo to go to the final


Brazil: Santos close in on final after beating Sao Paulo

In front of over 40,000 spectators on Sunday at the Morumbi stadium, storied Brazilian team Santos defeated Sao Paulo 3-2 in the first leg of the Sao Paulo State championship semi-finals. The Peixe only need a point from the return leg at the Vila Belmiro next weekend to reach the grand final of the tournament, […]

 

Transfers: Trezeguet wants Corinthians to move

Transfers: Trezeguet wants Corinthians move

French attacker David Trezeguet wants to leave Juventus for the Timao, according to Corinthians left-back Roberto Carlos. Corinthians are one of the main contenders to win the 2010 Copa Libertadores this year after having been reinforced with heaps of quality, including that of Carlos, Ronaldo, Edu, Iarley, and Danilo. Roberto Carlos told the media that […]

 

Ronaldo’s goal keeps Corinthians alive in Brazil


Brazil: Ronaldo goal keeps Corinthians alive

Brazilian superstar Ronaldo was on target as Corinthians defeated Ituano 2-0 at the Teixeirao Stadium on Sunday, a result that keeps the Timao in contention for a semi-finals berth in the Paulista State championship. Corinthians struggled to break down Ituano, but they managed two goals in the final ten minutes of the match that allowed […]

 

Brazil: A hat-trick from Abreu advances Botafogo to the semifinals

 

Brazil: Abreu hat-trick sends Botafogo into semis

On the day of the death of Armando Nogueira, one of their most illustrious fans, Botafogo thrashed Boavista 4-1 at the Sao Januario stadium to confirm their qualification to the semi-finals of the Taca Rio in the first place of Group 2. Uruguayan striker Sebastian Abreu converted a superb hat-trick to guarantee Botafogo a place[…]

 
 

 

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