. For decades, the axiom of Brazilian football has been “when results disappoint, fire the coach”. The carousel is ridiculous, … More
Author: Kristian Bengtson
Centenary celebrations around the World – batch 1
> Address: anything.palmeiras@gmail.com. Keep them pictures coming, people!
Ronaldinho Gaúcho – third strike
With the aim of significantly improve offensive qualities for the remainder of the Brazilian championship, Palmeiras recently initiated talks with … More
The Centenary has begun!
The Centenary has begun! At least in Japan, where palmeirense Ricardo lives. When the clock struck midnight, Ricardo had already … More
Palmeiras 1-0 Coritiba
Impossible to underestimate the importance of yesterday’s three points against Coritiba. In the early afternoon, supporters gathered at the Praça … More
180 degrees, NOW!
. This is what we’re staring at, five days from Palmeiras’ centenary. It’s safe to say Paulo Nobre’s project has … More
Brazilian football – where money talks, part II
. Taking off from James Young’s article featured in a recent post, I will contextualize the immediacy of Brazilian football directors … More
Countdown
ONE WEEK to the Centenary of the most glorious of all Brazilian football clubs. .
Reap what you sow
. In mid-November of 2012, I used the expression “touches of cruelty” to describe a series of games where Palmeiras … More
