It was in the cards. Last Thursday’s home draw to relegation-threatened Bahia, after leading two nil, saw coach Cuca’s dismissal. … More
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Enjoy the hunt, ladies and gentlemen
Right after the draw with Atlético Mineiro at the Independência stadium some ten days ago, coach Cuca set a partial … More
Palmeiras 4-2 São Paulo FC – momentary truce
“Regardless of Sunday’s result, Cuca stays until the end of the year”, Palmeiras president Galiotte declared the other day. A … More
Palmeiras 0-2 Chapecoense – maxed out credit
On one side, a rested bunch, eager to show improvement after a week of training. On the other, a team … More
Felipe Melo prematurely ends cycle at Palmeiras
On Friday, ahead of Saturday’s game against Avaí, coach Cuca told the squad Felipe Melo would not be in the … More
Palmeiras 0-2 Corinthians – the truth, for all to see
Fair and indisputable. Corinthians came focused, confident and tactically obedient to the extreme, executing their game plan ad perfectum. Full … More
Palmeiras 3-3 Cruzeiro – what the heck was that?
A game of two halves, if you ever saw one. Quarter-finals of the Brazil Cup, and Cruzeiro rolled all over … More
Coritiba 1-0 Palmeiras – much more than the Brazilian championship at stake
With five rounds of the Brasileirão, Palmeiras have already filled half of last year’s quota of defeats. Hovering just above … More
Palmeiras 4-0 Vasco da Gama – most of the answers right there
Sure, Vasco struggled in 2016 to secure promotion back into the first division. And sure, Vasco have not made any … More
