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The best Campeonato Brasileiro of history, and one of the best in the world, came to an end
today. After 38 rounds, 4 clubs were fighting for the title: Flamengo, Inter, Palmeiras and Sao
Paulo. Many were the possibilities. And three of them won.
Flamengo, with goals by David and Ronaldo Angelim, became the champion for the 6th time.
And when I say down to the wire, I'm not talking about McNulty, Bunk or Omar.
The Campeonato Brasileiro 2009, Brazil's top division, comes to a conclusion this weekend and, just
like last season, the destination of the league title remains undecided. It was dramatic enough
last year when just two teams (Gremio and São Paulo) vied for top spot.
Black and red and joyous (photo: Alexandre Durão)
Flamengo were crowned champions of Brazil for the first time in 17 years last weekend after coming
from 1-0 down to beat Gremio 2-1 in the Maracana stadium. A first half equaliser from David
cancelled out Gremio's opener scored by Roberson, and the scores remained 1-1 through half time and
into the middle of the second half.
Once a top flight club, Esporte Clube Juventude, also known as Juventude, is a Brazilian football
team in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. The campaigned in the second tier of Brazilian
football, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B during the 2009 season but are now relegated to the
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.
Joy for Ronaldo Angelim and Flamengo
Brazil's biggest club, Flamengo, picked up their first Campeonato Brasileiro since 1992 after
they saw off Grêmio 2-1 in Rio on Sunday.
Flamengo strode on to the pitch at the Maracanã to a marvellous atmosphere created by almost
85,000 fans confident that the Rubro Negros would end the day as champions.
Adriano celebrates with Flamengo
English tabloid, The Sun, has reported that West Ham could be interested in picking up
Brazil front man, Adriano.
Hammers coach Gianfranco Zola is said to be a fan of the big striker and believes that Adriano's
physical force and talent could help the club stave off relegation.
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, most commonly referred to as simply Grêmio, is a Brazilian
professional football team based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. They finished in 7th place in
the recently concluded 2009 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. In recognition of their 1995 Copa
Libertadores winning season, Gremio and kit provider Puma have launched a [.
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has reportedly signed with Brazilian Série A Sport
Club Corinthians Paulista. In doing so, he'll be reunited with former Real Madrid and Brazil
teammate Ronaldo. The 36-year old Carlos will be officially presented the Corinthians Parque Sao
Jorge in Sao Paulo on January 4th, 2010 and will wear his [.
Esporte Clube Vitória, usually called just Vitória, is a Brazilian football team from Salvador in
Bahia. The club currently campaigns in the top tier of Brazilian soccer the Campeonato Brasileiro
Série A. Vitoria finished the recently concluded 2009 Brasileiro in 13th place. Yesterday, players
Arthur Maia and Alan Henrique presented the Vitoria Penalty 2010 home [.
