Personal World Cup reflections – part III

For those of us nourishing fears or hopes in regard to massive protests during the 2014 World Cup, entering the…

Personal World Cup reflections – part II

It’s underway, the 2014 World Cup. And if it hadn’t been for the underlying tension in the air, it would’ve…

. [It’s not the destination, but the journey that counts. Now, what if it’s been a really bad journey?] Expectations…

. It’s a well-known fact: Brazil has only won the World Cup when there were Palmeiras players in the squad.…

Grêmio 0-0 Palmeiras The apathy we witnessed against Chapecoense clearly was the low mark: Palmeiras improved against Botafogo – albeit…

. Ricardo Gareca yesterday got his first taste of what awaits unless he delivers shortly after the World Cup; watching…

. Force Majeure made me miss out on watching what several describe as Palmeiras’ worst performance so far this year.…

. A typical Alberto Valentim game, a typical Alberto Valentim victory. Palmeiras played with a lot of heart, didn’t display…

Healthy puffs of green smoke emerged from the Chimneys of the Palestra as the official announcement was made available yesterday…