Sonar pings #108 – shaping up

After defeating Grêmio 1-0 last Saturday, Sunday was all about resting. Today Monday, only a light training session in the … More

Ponte Preta 1-2 Palmeiras – Cuca-style meritocracy

As if Melo and Santos in the medical department was not trouble enough, Jean felt a knee discomfort ahead of … More

Last week’s signing of Bruno Henrique was met with scepticism. “Palmeiras need no more defensive midfielders”, they said. “Squad already … More

With five rounds of the Brasileirão, Palmeiras have already filled half of last year’s quota of defeats. Hovering just above … More

Palmeiras’ recent games serve as the ideal backdrop for a discussion regarding results vs perception of evolution. Clearly, in terms … More

A curious game, that was. Looking at the highlights, you will not grasp how very much in control Palmeiras seemed … More

Having “många järn i elden” is a Swedish expression for doing several things at the same time, stemming from how … More

Sure, Vasco struggled in 2016 to secure promotion back into the first division. And sure, Vasco have not made any … More

On the 27 November, I had the privilege to be in São Paulo, and at the Allianz Parque, and on … More