By Dominic Vieira, writing from Portugal

The return of a legend? Adriano is on the brink of completing a shock return to the Serie A, where he transformed into a top class striker and earned the nickname ‘The Emperor'. The Brazilian striker will join league runners-up AS Roma and declared that he had unfinished business to resolve in Italy.

What happens when an 18-year-old young footballer disrespects the coach and his teammates and gets penalized for it? In Santos' case, the club fires the coach and gives God powers to the little punk.

Dorival Junior got sacked today for keeping Neymar from playing, after the forward disrespected fellow Santos' teammates and cursed at the coach.

By Gordon Fleetwood, writing from New York City

One of the most competitive leagues in the world is reaching yet another exciting conclusion this year. Everything is still up for grabs. Relegation, spots for continental competitions, and, most importantly, the small matter of the title are yet to be decided with seven rounds -or six, depending on who you are- to go.

I was motivated to write this article after reading this thought provoking article by Matt at CONMEBalls which begins "Yesterday while driving home I heard commentator Nigel Adderley on Radio 5 Live refer to the Barclays Premier League as the most exciting league in the world when commentating on the Fulham x Manchester City game.

By Fernando Sell

The football season in Brazil normally begins in the second or third week of January and ends in early December. A Brazilian season practically lasts one year; it is packed with matches and tournaments.

Firstly, the State Championships take place which is where all the clubs of one state compete.

Adriano's goals proved crucial in Flamengo's title success last season.

Such is life in Brazilian football that there is hardly any time left to get your breath back after the completion of the various state championships before the national championship (Brasileiro) gets back into action from this weekend.

During a match in the Campeonato Brasileiro a goal with the highest wow factor was scored by Avai against Internacional The goal by Patric was scored after only sixteen seconds in the first half and qualifies for one of the fastest in the year in Samba-land. Have a look: