Archive for March, 2009

Neymar: the new Robinho or just another Lulinha?

He’s got talent but could Neymar really be better than the king?

Continue Reading March 30, 2009 at 08:18 19 comments

Hail César! Keeper magnificent as Brazil rob Ecuador of three points

Brazil came close to pulling off one of the biggest heists in football thanks to a second-half goal by substitute Júlio Baptista and the brilliance of Inter Milan keeper, Júlio César …

Continue Reading March 29, 2009 at 20:41 3 comments

São Paulo end Palmeiras’ unbeaten run and ease into semis

Washington’s early goal for São Paulo was enough to see off Palmeiras in the estádio Morumbi …

Continue Reading March 29, 2009 at 18:21 2 comments

Liverpool may have to act quickly if they want Keirrison

The battle to sign Palmeiras’ 16 goal striker, Keirrison, is intensifying as AC Milan, Real Madrid and Barcelona get set to make offers …

Continue Reading March 29, 2009 at 11:41 8 comments

Brazil x Ecuador: probable starting line-up

Brazil start the day in third but can close the gap on leaders Paraguay who lost to Uruguay on Saturday …

Continue Reading March 29, 2009 at 10:32 1 comment

Vágner Love linked with Manchester United

Russian television has reported that Manchester United could be interested in signing CSKA’s Vágner Love next season …

Continue Reading March 28, 2009 at 08:48 7 comments

Manchester United target, Douglas Costa, close to joining Villarreal

Spanish side, Villareal, could complete the signing of Grêmio’s Douglas Costa over the next few days …

Continue Reading March 27, 2009 at 13:48 6 comments

Kaká to miss Brazil x Ecuador clash

Injury has once again taken its toll on midfielder, Kaká …

Continue Reading March 27, 2009 at 12:41 Leave a comment

Palmeiras book place in semis of Paulista

Two goals from Paraguayan forward, Ortigoza, put Palmeiras into the playoffs of the Campeonato Paulista …

Continue Reading March 26, 2009 at 22:41 Leave a comment

Grêmio top group after win vs Aurora

A ten man Grêmio came away with all the points against Bolivia’s Aurora thanks to goals from Jonas and Tcheco …

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