With 19 rounds of the 2019 Brazilian Championship behind us, it’s time to look at the numbers halfway through the … More
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Chicken race
Palmeiras is the only among the 20 first division clubs that have not signed an agreement with the Globo Network … More
Palmeiras supporters put the Globo network under the gun
. Hundreds of tiny cuts. Day in, day out. Took me some years to notice, partly due to innocence, partly … More
Rule of Law ruled out
. With uncharacteristic speed, the Superior Brazilian Tribunal of Sports settled the “external interference” matter of last week. Not surprisingly, … More
Figueirense 1-2 Palmeiras – more leader than ever
. The round could not have shaped up any better for Palmeiras. Figueirense might be in the relegation zone, but … More
“Justice is blind”, they say. Not quite.
Yesterday’s Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro was a well-played and intense affair, nevertheless resulting in a goalless draw. I could and should … More
Sonar pings #102 – the smell of rotting ethics
After beating Corinthians 2-0 at the Itaquera, Palmeiras went on to secure another three points against Coritiba at home. Naturally, … More
Sonar pings #100 – keeping the lead, draw after draw
We hit the big 100 while enjoying an overseas vacation, with less time and opportunity to closely follow Palmeiras. That … More
Flamengo 1-2 Palmeiras – with the usual suspects crashing the party
What a glorious sight, the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasília yesterday. Long but mostly orderly cues outside, friendly and relaxed … More
