Archive for July, 2010

FootBrazil’s interview with Tottenham bound Sandro Ranieri

FootBrazil spoke to Sandro Ranieri just before this year’s World Cup. The midfielder has signed a five-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur …

Continue Reading July 28, 2010 at 09:42 1 comment

Fluminense flop Wellington Silva gets ready for Arsenal

Sixth choice striker at his home club, Wellington Silva’s fall from grace has come as fast as his rise to fame …

Continue Reading July 27, 2010 at 20:45 15 comments

Brazil announce squad for international friendly vs USA 10th August 2010 – Man Utd’s Rafael & Liverpool’s Lucas included

Less than a day in the job, new Brazil coach Mano Menezes has unveiled his first squad for the friendly against the United States …

Continue Reading July 26, 2010 at 16:41 33 comments

Corinthians say farewell to Mano Menezes

Mano Menezes’ rein in charge of Corinthians ended in a 3-1 win over Guarani …

Continue Reading July 26, 2010 at 11:54 Leave a comment

Brazil finally appoint coach: Mano Menezes takes over

Following yesterday’s debacle with Muricy Ramalho, the Brazilian Football Confederation have finally got their man …

Continue Reading July 24, 2010 at 11:56 1 comment

Fluminense refuse to release Muricy Ramalho

Brazil remain without a coach after Rio side Fluminense refused permission for Muricy Ramalho to leave the club …

Continue Reading July 23, 2010 at 20:53 3 comments

Muricy Ramalho is the new Brazil coach

The Brazilian Football Confederation have just announced that Muricy Ramalho is to become the next Brazil coach …

Continue Reading July 23, 2010 at 12:52 6 comments

Santos say no to official Chelsea bid for Neymar

Santos have turned down an official bid from Chelsea for the highly-coveted, Neymar …

Continue Reading July 20, 2010 at 13:54 3 comments

Felipão loses on return to Palmeiras

Luis Felipe Scolari’s first game back in charge at Palmeiras ended in defeat …

Continue Reading July 18, 2010 at 21:15 2 comments

Are Chelsea about to splash out on Neymar?

Rumours in Brazil suggest that Chelsea are about to offer around RS$68 million (£25 million) for Santos’ highly-talented forward, Neymar …

Continue Reading July 18, 2010 at 21:00 1 comment

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My name is Jon Cotterill. I am a football commentator for TV Globo in São Paulo, Brazil. Currently we're broadcasting two live Campeonato Brasileiro or Campeonato Paulista games per week plus our magazine show, Footbrazil to 198 countries. Pitacodogringo means something like 'the gringo's opinion'. I also write for FourFourTwo + Eu trabalho como narrador na TV Globo em São Paulo, Brasil. Atualmente, nos transmitimos dois jogos ao vivo do Campeonato Brasileiro ou Campeonato Paulista por semana e nosso programa de futebol semanal, Footbrazil.

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