Archive for October, 2009

Everton hand Botafogo teenager a chance

While Botafogo’s professional side continue to run the risk of relegation to Série B this year, the Rio outfit’s junior teams continue to produce potential stars …

Continue Reading October 30, 2009 at 19:24 1 comment

Brazil: the talent factory 2009 featuring Tottenham Hotspur target Sandro Ranieri, Souza, Boquita, Giuliano de Paula, Diego Renan, Rafael Tolói

Finally, the follow up to last season’s Brazil: the talent factory …

Continue Reading October 27, 2009 at 12:17 14 comments

Brazil squad versus England and Oman November 2009 – Liverpool men Lucas and Fábio Aurélio and Manchester City’s Robinho included

Dunga has called up 24 players to face England on November 14th in Doha, Qatar, and Oman three days later in Muscat …

Continue Reading October 27, 2009 at 11:32 14 comments

Palmeiras’ lead cut to one point in the Brasileiro

Three losses in a row has suddenly left Palmeiras’ championship chances in grave doubt …

Continue Reading October 25, 2009 at 19:51 2 comments

Brazil announce international friendly vs Oman 17 November 2009

Brazil will get to lock horn’s with the country ranked 79th in the world when they play Oman in Muscat on 17th November this year …

Continue Reading October 23, 2009 at 20:12 20 comments

Is Diego Tardelli the right man for Manchester City?

Joint top scorer with 15 goals in the Brasileiro, 16 goals in the Mineiro, 4 goals in the Copa do Brasil, a recent call up to Brazil. is it any surprise that Diego Tardelli is being linked with a possible move to Manchester City?

Continue Reading October 19, 2009 at 19:27 4 comments

Palmeiras lose at home for first time in Brasileiro

Two goals from Flamengo’s Petkovic ended Palmeiras’ unbeaten run in the Palestra Itália and cut their lead at the top of the table …

Continue Reading October 18, 2009 at 20:47 Leave a comment

Brazil lose on penalties to Ghana in Under-20s World Cup final

Scoreless after a turgid 90 minutes, Brazil and Ghana went to extra time and then penalties in the Under-20s World Cup final …

Continue Reading October 16, 2009 at 19:28 2 comments

Probable starting line ups: Brazil x Ghana Under 20 World Cup final

Brazil’s Under-20 team take on Ghana in the World Cup final in Cairo on Friday. Rogério Lourenço’s side will be at full-strength ….

Continue Reading October 16, 2009 at 01:07 8 comments

Brazil 0-0 Venezuela October 2009

Brazil ended their WC qualifying campaign with a goalless draw at home to Venezuela …

Continue Reading October 14, 2009 at 23:42 4 comments

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