When Cuca claimed Palmeiras would bag the title this year, many a palmeirense cringed. Then, sports journalists started expressing the … More
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Sonar pings #93
Coach Cuca and the squad Monday afternoon left for Atibaia, some 70km outside of São Paulo, where the men will … More
Cuca – a man with a plan
48 hours after having exited the Paulistão, and Palmeiras were already announcing modifications to the squad. And not minor modifications: … More
Palmeiras 2-0 São Bernardo – advancing to the semi-final
Yet another solid performance by Palmeiras, finally against one of those smaller but well-trained teams our Verdão – much to … More
The end, and the beginning
. Apologies for the delay. I needed some time to process recent events. Cool down a bit, stay objective and … More
A week not for the weak
Last week, Palmeiras lost at home to Red Bull before being flattened by Água Santa. Without exaggerating, the double feature … More
Full-blown crisis
Cuca followed up his initial two defeats with another two: 1-2 at home against Red Bull last Thursday and yesterday’s … More
Nacional 1-0 Palmeiras – it’s uphill alright
Some claimed Palmeiras lacking performance reflected a desire to fry coach Marcelo Oliveira. “Marcelo gone, we’ll see change overnight”. Change … More
Cuca appointed new Palmeiras coach
. The short wait is over, green smoke already puffing out of the chimney. Alexis Stival, by everyone known as … More
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