The Brazilian champions of 2015, Corinthians have a Total Market Team Value (TMTV) equivalent to about the same as Dutch powerhouse, Ajax of Amsterdam. But still lower than all but 3 out of a total 20 Premier League sides, the most prestigious league in the world. Now of course this doesn’t mean for instance, that…
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“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?
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…
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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