Internacional were set to be the Mano Menezes’ biggest challenge to date as Palmeiras coach, and the game proved every … More
Tag: referees
Palmeiras 0-1 Cruzeiro – yet another scandal for the records
The recipe for the home leg of the Brazil Cup semi-finals – Palmeiras pressuring, Cruzeiro defending – was at large … More
When “sorry” doesn’t cut it by a mile
. November 8, 2009. The Brazilian championship is on its 34th round out of 38. The previous round ended with … More
Palmeiras 0(3)-(4)1 Corinthians – enough!
Unfortunately, this match review is less about football and more about external interference that decided the final of Brazil’s most … 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
Corinthians 3-2 Palmeiras – but hey, it’s just coincidences…
In a very balanced clash between leader Corinthians and second placed Palmeiras, the refereeing was instrumental, allowing Corinthians to open up … 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
True Brazilian sports journalists, please step forward
The Brazilian Championship anno 2015 – one of the most exciting in many years – has been wrecked by the … More
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