Ronaldo Scores His First Goal at Corinthians!

Palmeiras was winning the derby against Corinthians, in a huge mistake by keeper Felipe. Mano Menezes sent Ronaldo to the pitch with 18 minutes into the second-half. The forward tried a few dribbles, was fouled, and even hit the post in a shot from outside the box. It was already a great match for him. ...

Ronaldo’s Scandal Costs the Job of Football Manager

So Ronaldo’s big party last week cost the job of football manager and ex-Rome defender Antonio Carlos, aka Zago. He is the one who supposedly threw the party and went with Ronaldo to the lovely place of adult entertainment. This Tuesday, he held a press conference and acknowledged the fact that the big night influenced ...

Roque Satna Cruz???

Seriously Blackburn, the least you can do is get your best player’s name right on the shirt… Roque SANTA Cruz. SANTA Cruz. via globo.com

Ronaldo: Prostitution, Drinks and Weight

The tale of decadence which the life of Ronaldo has become does not stop. It’s all over the Brazilian press the newest adventure of the forward. And probably you read somewhere. On Thursday, Corinthians’ players had the day off in Presidente Prudente, Sao Paulo. They had to be back to the hotel by 11 pm. ...

How Do You Know the Brazilian Season Started? Part I

When goals like the one below take place (forward to 1:28). Renato Santiago from my beloved São José scored from the midfield. The match against São Bento was for second division of São Paulo’s state championship, as some of you may known as Campeonato Paulista. The final score was 4-2.

Ball used on EURO 2008 final sold for €10.000

Yep. € 10.000. The ball used on the match between Germany and Spain was auctioned by the Austrian newspaper Kronen Zeitung and Adidas. The money is going to Osterreichische Sportshilfe, to help the development of Athletics on the London Olympic games in 2012. Neat!

EURO Afterthought

It has been a great month. And it passed quickly. From the rise and fall of the Oranje, to the impressive Russian performance, to a unbelievable Turkey, this EURO cup has had it all. But above all, this EURO reminded us that football cannot be predicted. And that is why it is the beauty it ...

Euro 2008 Video: Torres’ goal.

EURO Photo: Ballack loses yet another final.

It truly must be hard to be Ballack today.

Spain takes the EURO 2008 title.

Spain beat Germany today, 1 – 0, to take home the EURO title after 44 years of wait. With a spectacular goal by Fernadno Torres on the first half, La Furia managed to keep attacking and keeping Germany out of their own area. Casillas was there when needed (very few times), Senna completely dominated the ...