Internacional: The Colorado, better known as, “Rio Grande’s People’s Club”, whose principles always included equality for all, accepting players and members of all races, a tolerance unusual for the time, Brazil in the early 20th century – a time of elitism and blatant segregation. Very much unlike their sky blue, white, and black crosstown rivals, Grêmio, whom…
Tag: Copa Sudamericana
What’s The Deal With Brazilian Teams in Continental Competitions?
A tip of the iceberg breaches as the huge mass solidifies under the dreary, cold, unjust sea that is Brazilian football at this day and age. Recently, the still ongoing Copa Sudamericana, or South America’s second-most prestigious continental club competition (what the Europa League is to UEFA), is midway into its quarterfinals stage. In a…
Top 20 Ranking of CONMEBOL Consists of 7 Brasileirão Clubs
The latest edition of the South American Football Confederation’s (CONMEBOL) club rankings is officially out, and Brasileirão teams haven’t disappointed. In the first 20 spots, seven Brazilian teams assume positions. Coming in first amongst the nation’s top clubs, is Porto Alegre’s Internacional in 2nd place. The Colorado’s dominance on the international competitions scenario later in the past…
Round 21 Rescheduled Match & Copa Sudamericana: The Neymar Show & The Engenhazo
It is done. No more speculations or advantages for teams with a match played less or a match played more than the others – all twenty of the league’s teams now have 30 matches played, and 8 matches left until the end of the season. Unbeknownst to them or not, Santos has helped the season’s…
futebol (in english) 