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Photo: Ramires Arrives at Benfica
The ex-Cruzeiro midfielder was introduced not only to his new club. The mascot seemed to make him nervous…
“Mineirazzo”: Estudiantes Lifts Libertadores in Brazil
The 50th edition of Copa Libertadores had its final match tonight at the Mineirao, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. After the nil draw in Argentina, it seemed Cruzeiro, the home team, was ready to lift the third title in the competition, the first since 1997.
However, a “Mineirazzo” took place and one more time Brazilian clubs failed [...]
BRAZIL: 2009 CONFEDERATIONS CUP CHAMPION
Not an usual game, I should say. After eliminating Spain, the US had acquired a different aura in the eyes of Brazilians. Suddenly, the squad that was massacred 3-0 became a team to be respected. That way, both sides started the match nervous. Brazil for the reason already mentioned. The US for losing virginity in [...]
Brazil 3-0 Italy: No Respect for Seniors
Definitely for Italians, June 21st is not a good day to take on Brazil. On this date, the Gods of football wear yellow jersey. 39 years after the 4-1 massacre in the final of the World Cup, Brazil humiliated Italy one more time. Since 1982, Italy does not beat Brazil.
The first-half was a lesson [...]
Easy: Brazil 3 – 0 US
Before the match started, the big question was if Brazil, as a team, was back to normal levels of Dunga suffering seen in the past game, or if the last game was a unseen performance by Egypt.
And before Dunga and the fans could seat and ponder that question, Brazil was winning 1-0. Great start for [...]
First Round is Over: State Champions were Face to Face
The first round of Campeonato Brasileiro, or Brasileirao, started with the promise of at least 5 great matches: 6 states champions were going to meet face to face in 3 matches and another 2 matches involved 4 traditional sides.
In its return to first division, Corinthians, the paulista champion, faced Inter, the defeatless gaucho champion. [...]
