“Tite, the Poet of Itaquera”

  “It’s not by chance. There’s no luck. This whole ‘luck of champions’ ordeal is the greatest negligence to someone’s hard work” Phrases like the one above have added a certain flavor to covering the world and career of Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, b.k.a. Tite. Aside from the colorful vocabulary chosen by the Gaúcho during his ever-so-interesting…

What’s the Deal With Brazilian Teams in Continental Competitions? (Pt.V) – Corinthians

Corinthians (then): The place originating the trend back in 2008, following the worst moment in their glorious history just a year prior, the infamous relegation to the Série B, started with climbing back up to glory already in top class form – 25 victories, 10 draws, and only 3 losses in 38 matches. Following the…

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…

What’s the Deal With Brazilian Teams in Continental Competitions? (Pt.III) – Internacional

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…

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…