Luxemburgo opted for a rather different line-up since he couldn’t count on the four regulars Weverton, Gustavo Gómez, Gabriel Menino … More
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Palmeiras 9-0 Botafogo
Although, strictly speaking, Palmeiras had nothing to do with it. In a 9-0 verdict, the Brazilian Superior Tribunal of Sports … More
Palmeiras 2-0 Avaí – winter break
In the last game before the Copa América break, Palmeiras played well enough to secure the tenth consecutive victory, increasing … More
Palmeiras 2-0 Sampaio Corrêa – no surprises
Palmeiras played well enough to beat Sampaio Corrêa 2-0 and secure classification to the quarterfinals of the Brazil Cup without … 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
Brasileirão 2013 – final statements
Yesterday the 2013 edition of the Brasileirão ended. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, founded in the city of Belo Horizonte in 1921 … More
Botafogo 3-1 Palmeiras – we’re through!
. Palmeiras played brilliantly in the first half and virtually neutralised Botafogo. Still, the cariocas took the lead due to … More