Although not formally announced, Palmeiras have a new coach in Eduardo Baptista, who last Friday announced he is leaving Ponte … More
Tag: relegation
Tears of joy, tears of sorrow
. When there is little to win but much to lose, think twice. Think thrice. Then discard the line of … More
Brazilian football – where money talks, part II
. Taking off from James Young’s article featured in a recent post, I will contextualize the immediacy of Brazilian football directors … More
Brasileirão 2013 – final statements, part II
. Last round of the Brazilian Championship 2013. Portuguesa vs. Grêmio, a game without any relevance in terms of ascension, … More
President Tirone’s superior crisis management skills
Exactly a decade after the painful relegation of 2002, we’re at it again. This time it hurts less, possibly because … More
Touches of cruelty, part II
. Of course you remember last Sunday’s game against Fluminense. You remember the script. Guess what: the same guy must … More
Palmeiras 2-3 Fluminense
. Touches of cruelty. Sadism, even. Palmeiras vs. Fluminense was a good game, practically on equal terms, and little reflected … More
The Walking Dead?
. Sunday we prove’em wrong. Scoppia che la vittoria è nostra!
0-1 & 1-0
At the beginning of last week, Palmeiras’ mission was difficult: close the gap – then at six points – to … More
