Round 38 (Dec/4) – Corinthians are the 2011 Brazilian League Champions!

Round 38…the last round of this year’s amazing championship… As it was already expected but nobody really wanted to say anything before “the fat lady actually sang”, Corinthians tied Palmeiras and regardless of Vasco’s result with Flamengo (a tie as well), were crowned Brazilian champions for the fifth time, now behind only Flamengo and São…

Round 19 (Sunday, Aug/28) – Rivalry Matches

Grêmio needed this win alot more than Internacional did. The Colorado had already played last Wednesday and perhaps were a bit drained from their victorious battle against Argentina’s Independiente, for the South American Supercup final. The 388th such encounter between the two teams started with Grêmio running after the ball, defending well and disarming Inter…

Brazil Divided: A Weekend Filled With Rivalries

What does a rivalry represent in Brazilian soccer? Excitement? War? Fighting? Nail-biting? Cardiac arrest? These could be some answers, but most will agree it is the “bit of seasoning to the steak” that makes football all worthwhile. It is ultimately what players train thinking about. All year, they think about this, some more than others…