Folks, it’s about that time! The time when those who’ve had a tendency to screw up, must snap into shape. When those who need to meet their necessary “45-point quota”, the usual number established/spewed out by league mathematicians for safety from relegation, brush the dust off & meet their quota! So break out the calculators,…
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Up & Coming Brazilian Talent From 2014 (pt. I)
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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…
2012 Brasileirão – Round 23 – Views & Happenings
What to say of a round where all but the unexpected took place? Where in a typical Engenhão Stadium where fans have dubbed it the “Enchenão” (never full) due to extremely low attendance rates, we witnessed just the opposite (18,348 spectators). There, an on-a-roll Botafogo headed by Dutchmen & captain, Clarence Seedorf struggled to beat…
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…
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