Last Thursday (Jan/21/2016), the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) ran a study highlighting demographics of the country’s stadia. Albeit alarming to outsiders, it is an outcome I had already expected while I read the results: 790 stadiums were considered. of which 514 were controlled by some form of government level – city, state, federal. 4 of these stadiums…
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What’s the Deal With Brazilian Teams in Continental Competitions? (Pt.IV) – Santos
Santos (then): Perhaps in terms of football beauty, or “futebol arte”, a term Brazilians absolutely love and have embraced as their own, the coastal São Paulo club and home to Pelé could be considered one of, if not the most romanticized success story of Brazilian football. Following the familiar steps of the club’s rich history…
Barcelona Ignores “Neymarmania” and Bulldozes Through the Libertadores Champions for the Club World Championship
It was perhaps one of the most awaited duels (at least in South America) between two teams, two players – it all boiled down to the old Brazil vs. Argentina rivalry…Santos of Neymar against Barcelona, the Barcelona of Messi, truly and without a doubt, the world’s best player. Thousands of Santistas and sympathizers flocked to the…
End of Story, Neymar Frustrates Europeans and Stays in Brazil Until 2014
Bad news for Europe, especially those at Real Madrid and Barcelona, but fantastic news for Brazilian football in general. Neymar has signed a document stating he’ll stay in Santos until 2014, after the World Cup. If by any chance a European club even thinks about signing Neymar before 2014, his rescission fee has been nearly…
An Ultimatum on Neymar’s Future
Santos superstar and Brazil’s hottest prospect at the moment, Neymar, can’t seem to be left alone by Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona. First it was Real who made their offer official, then Barça came into the picture with a counter-offer that seemed irresistible, and in return, Real matched whatever Barça was offering Santos for…
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