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Edmundo and a Haircut Punishment
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Forward Edmundo found a very clever way of punishing himself after missing another important penalty in his career last Thursday in the semifinal of Copa do Brasil. He shaved his head. A Brazilian site came up with a few suggestions for future punishments based on hair style. I particularly like the one on the top [...]
The Beauty of Football in One Match
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Football is the perfect emulator of life. This sport is able to capture with single perfection the ups and downs that every human being goes throughout their lives. The semi-final of Copa do Brasil with Vasco taking on Sport was one of those moments that make even the most skeptical about how people cannot always [...]
Corinthians in the Finals of Copa do Brasil!
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So what was supposed to be a crappy year is turning into a good one. Last night Corinthians and Botafogo played the second-leg of Copa do Brasil’s semifinals. As usual, Botafogo failed again in an important moment and Corinthians will play for the title and a spot in next year’s Libertadores.
The first-half started with [...]
Tired of Waiting for Good Players, Leao Leaves Santos
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6 months later, Leao gave up. Tired of asking the officials of Santos for new and better players, the coach decided to leave. After fighting relegation with Corinthians in 06, Atletico-MG in 07 and Santos in this year’s Sao Paulo state championship, Leao concluded that he did not want take part in one more dramatic [...]
Like 1-1’s? Campeonato Brasileiro Does
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Well, not my favorite result, but it was THE score of the weekend. It was repeated 5 times in 10 matches.
Super favorites Palmeiras played lazy and arrogant football against Portuguesa. Alex Mineiro missed a penalty and Diogo tied for Lusa. 1-1.
Vasco and Botafogo both had their heads in the semifinals of Copa do Brasil. Eduardo [...]
For Corinthians, Second Division is Like Strolling in the Park
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3 Rounds later and finally this blog will have a word on Corinthians’ participation in the second division of Brazilian football. If in 2007 the season was an endless hell, this year is like strolling in the park. Corinthians is the only club with 9 points in 3 matches. And every match seems like a [...]
Adriano Says Good-Bye to Sao Paulo.
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After last night’s elimination, Adriano is leaving Sao Paulo. He said, “It’s over.” Coach Muricy Ramalho agreed by saying that the forward prepared himself a lot of Copa Libertadores and now found it hard to get him to play Campeonato Brasileiro despite the one month left in the contract. The emperor scored about 20 goals [...]
Category: PlayersFluminense Makes History in the Copa Libertadores
By: Bruno Romani | 3 Comments
There are stadiums that are meant to be the place for historical matches. Last night, Maracanã watched another piece of history on the make. São Paulo had its ticket to the semifinals until the very last minute, but Fluminense managed to score in the stoppage time the goal that eliminated the once powerful paulista club. [...]
Botafogo Won’t Cry Tonight
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The first-leg of Copa do Brasil started this Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro. Botafogo received Corinthians. And this time the club from Rio has no reasons for crying. Corinthians played better throughout the entire match, taking advantage of the great moment forward Herrera is experiencing. He gave an incredible assist for Carlos Alberto to open [...]
2 Rounds and The Countdown for Relegation Has Started
By: Bruno Romani | 8 Comments
Campeonato Brasileiro reached only its second round, but the countdown for relegation has started for one club: Ipatinga. The youngest club of the league in terms of age (about 10 years old) and participation (first year in série A ever) is still pursuing their first goal in the main stage of national football. Today the [...]
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