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The Good-bye of Sorin

See The Cup 05 November @ 10:07 PM EST

Sorin played yesterday his last match as a professional footballer. And the stage for the farewell party could be no other place than the Mineirao, in Belo Horizonte. And the teams on the field could be no different than Argentinos Juniors, club where the left-back started his career, and Cruzeiro, club for whom he professes all his love.

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Video: Ronaldo Never Stops Making Into the Headlines

See The Cup 20 July @ 03:34 PM EST

The man never stops even when we seem tired of talking about him.

This Sunday, he had his footprint taken to be kept at the Mineirao stadium. Before the match, Cruzeiro, this Sunday's rival, honored the player they projected to the world. And when the action took place, Ronaldo gave an assist, missed a penalty in lazy fashion and scored a goal.

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“Mineirazzo”: Estudiantes Lifts Libertadores in Brazil

See The Cup 16 July @ 04:34 AM EST

The 50th edition of Copa Libertadores had its final match tonight at the Mineirao, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. After the nil draw in Argentina, it seemed Cruzeiro, the home team, was ready to lift the third title in the competition, the first since 1997.

However, a "Mineirazzo" took place and one more time Brazilian clubs failed at home.

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