Cleiton Xavier – applause that speaks volumes

by Erasmo München* The standing ovation – a good 40 seconds long – offered to Cleiton Xavier in Allianz Parque … More

Palmeiras 4-0 Atlético Paranaense – even the blind can see

When Cuca claimed Palmeiras would bag the title this year, many a palmeirense cringed. Then, sports journalists started expressing the … More

After a goalless draw against Nacional in the Antel Cup final, a penalty shootout left the Uruguayan side with the … More

. We witnessed a horrendous first half from Palmeiras, completely lacking offensive impetus: only minutes before halftime, a first shot … More

. The Dudu novella has come to an end. Neither a two games’ suspension (like Corinthian’s Petrus received for a … More

As predicted, Sunday’s away game against Atlético Mineiro proved a hard nut. Palmeiras got the early goal, Andrei Girotto bagging … More

After suffering three defeats in a row (Atlético Paranaense, Cruzeiro and Coritiba), Palmeiras last Sunday beat Flamengo 4-2 halfway through … More

Third defeat in a row, this time against the punching bag of the competition, Coritiba. Again, Palmeiras played badly, showing … More

Although last Wednesday’s mission was made more difficult due to the large number of Palmeiras players (tactically) suspended, it was … More