Any Corinthians fan after the round 33 loss against América Mineiro wished they could have gotten their hands on the “Vin Diesel” referee, better known as Jean Pierre Gonçalves Lima. Well, four of them couldn’t handle their anger and did. “They came at us already in an intimidating manner, and as we walked onto the…
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If Lesser-Known Vasco Players Won’t, Corinthians/Brazil Internationals Will!
Who makes football teams what they are? In fact, this is a matter in which generalization could well be applied – not only football teams, but most sports. Who makes them, say, generate the revenues (merchandise, ticket sales) and things of that matter? YOU and ME. Us, the fans do. That’s why these players owe…
João Vitor – Another Victim of Palmeiras’ Fan-Faction’s Deliberate Fury and Violence
As if things couldn’t get any worse for Palmeiras, who has won only one league match in the past ten, things have gotten a whole more complicated for the Palestrinos. Last Tuesday (October 11), defensive midfielder João Vitor, (who hasn’t even been playing lately due to injury) was out with his brother-in-law and a friend…
Round 28 (Wednesday, Oct/5 and Saturday, Oct/8) – G-5 Untouched
Another one of those matches that are only seen once every, say three to four rounds, ensued on Sete Lagoas’ Arena do Jacaré between title contenders São Paulo and relegation contenders Cruzeiro – round 28’s opening match on Wednesday night. One of the key moments of the match was perhaps when the almighty Luís Fabiano,…
Cruzeiro are Greeted by Angered Fans at Belo Horizonte Airport
“I wont quit, I’m a professional, I repeat, I’m a professional and I will not abandon the team or quit playing!” says Gilberto, after rumors of him “Please, don’t let our team fall this year, please!” a fan in a state of despair replied to the veteran and former Brazil midfielder soon after the team…
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