On the 27th round of Brasileirao, Palmeiras gave an important step towards the title by keeping the 5 point lead over Sao Paulo, the second team in the table. And it wasn't a simple victory. It was a clear display of the discipline, power and luck (why not?) against Santos at Vila Belmiro.

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Second half goals from strike duo Taison and Alecsandro ensured Internacional three points against Santo André last night, moving the Colorado into second place.
After Palmeiras were unexpectedly held to a 1-1 draw with Botafogo, Inter move within four points of the Brasileirão leaders having played two games less. Click to continue reading...

Inter have returned to Japan three years after winning the FIFA World Club Cup with the aim of becoming the first Brazilian club to win the Suruga Bank Championship (Copa Suruga Bank).
Twelve hours ahead of Brazil, the match kicks off local time at 19:00 (07:00 Porto Alegre, 11:00 UK). Click to continue reading...

Inter picked up their first win in four games last night after Gonzalo Sorondo's late header secured the Colorado the points.
With influential supporters group Camisa 12 conducting a peaceful protest against Tite before the game, Inter started brightly. Alecsandro (6) rose well to head in Andrezinho's well delivered cross to score his fifth goal of the Brasileirão. Click to continue reading...

Inter take on Brasileirão newcomers Barueri tonight (21:00 local time) in their last game before departing to Japan next week for the Copa Suruga. Tite is set to make changes throughout the side as Inter search for their first win in four games.
In goal, Michel Alves is the first major change in the team with off form Lauro suffering with a thigh injury. Click to continue reading...

Muricy Ramalho has taken over at Palmeiras a month after leaving São Paulo.
Ramalho had appeared to be the obvious choice to replace Inter's current coach Tite, who has been heavily criticized for Inter's decline in performances in recent weeks.
The 53 year old who has coached Inter twice previously, had refused to speculate on a return to the Beira-Rio but was a popular choice amongst supporters to replace Tite. Click to continue reading...

Argentine midfielder D'Alessandro has been declared available for São Paulo's visit to the Beira-Rio tomorrow night.
D'Alessandro who was last week issued a 60 day ban by the Superior Court of Justiça Desportiva (STJD) who deal with disciplinary issues. D'Alessandro had received the red card for an incident during Inter's Copa do Brasil final against Corinthians. Click to continue reading...

Four regional derbies took place for the 12th round of Campeonato Brasileiro.

In the derby of desperation, Sao Paulo and Santos battled to see who had the less horrifying side. And Sao Paulo won 2-1, with two goals by striker Washington.

In the Curitiba derby, Atletico-PR and Coritiba also fought to see who has the worst team.

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Internacional have lost the 377th Gre-Nal after an uninspired performance saw the Colorado fall to a 2-1 defeat at the Estádio Olímpico. The result is expected to cast serious doubts over the future of coach Tite who is widely expected to leave the club.
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On the 18th July 1909, it's likely that neither Inter nor Grêmio realised the long term implications when the two clubs first met.
Fast forward an entire century and the match is arguably the biggest derby in South American football where words such as passion, belief and commitment are little more than vast understatements. Click to continue reading...

On the 18th July 1909, it's likely that neither Inter nor Grêmio realised the long term implications when the two clubs first met.
Fast forward an entire century and the match is arguably the biggest derby in South American football where words such as passion, belief and commitment are little more than vast understatements. Click to continue reading...

On the verge of appointing a new coach, suffering from a run of poor results and they suffered defeat last weekend in the Campeonato Brailseiro. You could easily be mistaken for thinking I'm talking about Inter and not tonight's visitors to the Beira-Rio – Fluminense for tonight's midweek 11th round (21:50 local time). Click to continue reading...

After starting a brawl with Corinthians players during the final of the Copa do Brasil, it was never looking good for Andres D'Alessandro, of Internacional.
D'Alessandro, formerly of River Plate, San Lorenzo, Portsmouth and Real Zaragoza, tried to attack Corinthians defender William after he kicked Christian while he was on the ground. Click to continue reading...

After the 10th round of Campeonato Brasileiro, Atletico-MG returned to the top after the 3-0 victory in the Belo Horizonte derby. Besides the pathetic red card by Cruzeiro's Ze Carlos, the men of the match were veteran Junior and forward Eder Luis - even though in his goal goalie Andrey gave a big help.

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After filling the vacant coach's role left by Abel Braga in June last year, Tite is now subject to pressure from a growing number of fans after last night's demoralising defeat against Ecuador's LDU.
Two cup final defeats in the space of a week could have dire consequences on the former Grêmio coach with Inter. Click to continue reading...

Ecuadorian Luis Bolaños has put an end to Inter's poor run of form after scoring a remarkable second half hat-trick last night at the Beira-Rio.
The 3-0 victory, Inter's first in six; put's the Colorado level on points with Atlético-MG and gives them a much need boost ahead of Wednesday Copa do Brasil final second leg. Click to continue reading...

Club doctor Carlos Poisl has revealed that he believes that Nilmar will recover from injury in time to join up with the Seleção next week.
The news will be a major boost to both Inter and Dunga after the striker was stretchered off in the 37th minute following a collision with a Coritiba defender. Click to continue reading...

Undefeated in the Brasileirão, the Inter side which defeated Goiás returned to Porto Alegre yesterday ahead of another busy week, starting with Wednesday's semi final first leg with Coritiba followed by the visit of Avaí on Sunday.
With D'Alessandro, Álvaro, Nilmar and Kléber all rested on the weekend, Inter's main concern against Coritiba is the absence of captain Guiñazu who is suspended after receiving his third yellow card on the weekend. Click to continue reading...

This weekend brings us the third round of fixtures of the 2009 Campeonato Brasileiro with the top two clubs both in action later today.
Vitória travel to Minas Gerais state where they face a Cruzeiro side who begin life without star midfielder Ramires, who has just completed a move to Benfica. Click to continue reading...

Internacional will train this morning before travelling to Goiânia later today with Tite expected to make several changes from the team which defeated Flamengo.
Midfielders Rosinei and D'Alessandro are definitely ruled out whilst Danilo Silva is also a doubt with a knee problem. Click to continue reading...

Newlywed Nilmar scored a fantastic goal for Internacional to seal a 1-0 victory over Corinthians in the opening game of the Brasileirao yesterday. You have to see it... it's unbelievable!

"Nilmar scored a (great) goal and to me, he is the best striker in Brazil," said Coach Tite after the game.

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After dominating this year's Campeonato Gaúcho and making steady progress in the Copa do Brasil, Inter will make their debut in the 2009 Brasileirão later today against fellow title contenders Corinthians at the Estádio Pacaembu, São Paulo (16:00 local time).
Inter approach Brazil's most respected competition tipped by many journalists and pundits to be champions for the first time since winning their last Brasileirão title thirty years ago. Click to continue reading...

Neymar and Ronaldo: just two of the big stars in this year's Brasileiro

The dust has barely settled on the major state championships, but already it's time to focus on Brazil's national league – the Campeonato Brasileiro.

The 2008 competition was one of the closest for years but this season could be even tighter.

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Confirmation of Inter's 3rd Round tie in the Copa do Brasil was received from the CBF headquarters yesterday afternoon with the match being scheduled for next Wednesday 29th April.
Internacional will play the first leg away at Nautico's notoriously unwelcoming Estádio dos Aflitos. Click to continue reading...

Having confirmed themselves as winners of the 2009 Campeonato Gaúcho, Inter must forget about their emphatic 8-1 victory against Caxias as they welcome Guarani to the Beira-Rio in a must win game (21:50 local time).
In the first leg two weeks ago, two goals from Taison appeared enough to send Inter through to the third round of the Copa do Brasil but Romário's late goal for the home side secured Guarani a second leg, with the score finishing 2-1at the Estádio Brinco de Ouro da Princesa. Click to continue reading...

Internacional completed their Campeonato Gaúcho campaign in remarkable style yesterday afternoon defeating Caxias 8-1 in the Taça Fábio Koff final. The victory confirms the Colorado their first title of it's centenary year as Inter are crowned Gaúcho champions for a record 39th time.
Inter, strong favourites before the final lived up to all expectations as they remained ‘invicto' having not lost a single game with Tite becoming the first coach to win the Campeonato Gaúcho with three different clubs (previously with Caxias, Grêmio). Click to continue reading...

At yesterday's press conference, Tite was fully aware of the challenge that faces his side on Sunday as the coach looks to lead Inter to their record breaking 39th Campeonato Gaúcho title.
"Internacional have had a campaign that has made us favorites but Caxias comes with form. Click to continue reading...

Inter were dealt good news yesterday as Nilmar returned to the afternoon's training session.
Nilmar returned for the session which was open for the public and showed no signs of discomfort. The striker's availability had been in doubt after an ankle injury had threatened his chances of playing in Sunday's Taça Fábio Koff final. Click to continue reading...

On Thursday afternoon, Vasco de Gama confirmed the departure of coach Antônio Lopes following the 2-0 home defeat to Coritiba ... Click to continue reading...