We wrote last week that the impossible very seldom happens. But we made an exception to that: Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras, … More
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Atlético Mineiro 2-2 Palmeiras – knocked out, bounced back!
Supporters always believe in the impossible. It’s in our nature. For example, in 2013, we believed that a team playing … More
Coach Cuca dismissed, Mano locked down
It was in the cards. Last Thursday’s home draw to relegation-threatened Bahia, after leading two nil, saw coach Cuca’s dismissal. … More
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