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The latest printed edition of Café – Sweden’s largest lifestyle magazine – features an article on football in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, aimed at Swedes looking for some football-related fun in Brazil. The article is written by freelancer Henrik Jönsson and the information contained in the section dealing with Palmeiras has at large [...]

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Luiz Felipe Scolari’s shares are again on the rise as our coach have returned to a more peaceful co-existence with the squad – much due to the crucial role of Cesar Sampaio – and, even more importantly, with Palmeiras’ directors. Or rather with president Arnaldo Tirone. The tug of war between director of football Frizzo [...]

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Unable to watch the game in its integrity, my comments will be limited to a few, short observations: Valdivia, again, played well and seems at ease. His interview earlier this week also points in that direction. Maikon Leite is a game changer when he comes on. If only his speed could be matched by ability, [...]

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Transfer market update Paraguayan defender Adalberto Román has arrived. He comes as a loan for US$200.000 until the end of the year and is already training with the squad. If Palmeiras in 2013 would like to permanently release the 24-year-old from his contract with River Plate they need to put an additional US$3.5 million on [...]

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MMA athlete Chael Sonnen seems to have found his formula. After a bit of homework he’s now pronouncing “Palmeiras” correctly and addresses Marcos directly, promising him the UFC World Title belt. The two short clips below are hilarious. Funny how these things work. I couldn’t care less a month ago, but I can’t help but root [...]

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With no competitions in the next six weeks or so, the squad has been sent on vacation. Players report back on 4 January. No matches means fewer post here at Anything Palmeiras, although I’d recommend you not to stay away too much; you’ll learn there’s plenty of action to write home about even during holidays. [...]

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Chael Sonnen is a MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter from the USA. His biggest nemesis is current UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva. They have met once in the Octagon, in a title match in August 2007, in which Sonnen, after having pounded Silva for four rounds, lost due to a spectacular triangle choke applied by the [...]

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If the previous edition of our “sonar pings” was short, this one is packed with news – and a few of them rather promising for a change! César Sampaio new football manager This afternoon, César Sampaio was announced as the new football manager at Palmeiras. He is a professional (i.e. will receive a salary) and [...]

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As previously announced, Palmeiras and Adidas today (Tuesday) presented the new jerseys for the season. The home jersey is dark green and pays homage to the World’s first interclub champion – Palmeiras – who beat Juventus/ITA in the finals to conquer the Copa Rio in 1951. During today’s presentation, 1951 champion goalkeeper Oberdan Cattani took [...]

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There are very few more efficient ways for releasing pre-game tension than reading about Palmeiras! Pierre in progress For the first time in three months, Pierre on Monday was seen on the pitch working the ball. The recovery of our midfield warrior is long awaited; the surgery (due to a nasty and persistent plantar fasciitis) [...]

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