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Brasileiro: Sao Paulo or Flamengo?

See The Cup 16 November @ 02:41 AM EST

After the 35th round of Brasileirao, one thing is clear: the champion will be red and black. The only thing that remains unclear is if it will also carry the white of Sao Paulo, or it will have just the two colors of Flamengo.

The two sides took advantage of Palmeiras' tie against Sport and look ready for the title.

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Brasileiro: Sao Paulo Reaches the Top for the First Time

See The Cup 09 November @ 01:13 PM EST

Without even stepping into the pitch on the weekend, Sao Paulo did something that has been very common for the club lately: It reached the top of Campeonato Brasileiro. In the 34th round of the tournament, the club, who fights for its 4th Brazilian title in a row, benefited from the defeats of Palmeiras and Atletico-MG.

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Video: Bicycle Kick Still Trendy in Brazil

See The Cup 03 November @ 04:42 AM EST

It seems this generation that grew up playing FIFA/Winning Eleven/Pro Evolution Soccer and watching Nike commercials have total disregard for bicycle goals. But they forget how it's not easy. And I love them. Last weekend, William from Avai did it. And he cried on the pitch after scoring it.

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Brasileiro: Palmeiras and Sao Paulo Share the Top

See The Cup 02 November @ 01:59 AM EST

The 33rd round of Brasileirao put on the top Palmeiras and Sao Paulo, creator (Muricy Ramalho) versus creation (Sao Paulo). Palmeiras leads because of the goal difference, three more than Sao Paulo.

On the weekend, Palmeiras played the derby against Corinthians whereas Sao Paulo played Barueri.

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Brasileiro: The Tournament No One Wants to Win

See The Cup 13 October @ 03:06 AM EST

After the 29th round of Brasileiro, it seems no one wants to take the title home. Like in the last round, when only one club on the top won, the leaders collectively failed again. Palmeiras, Sao Paulo and Atletico-MG lost. Inter and Goias tied at home. And, in this way, Flamengo, the 6th side on the table, was the first team on the top to win.

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Brasileiro: Leaders Fail to Win and Inter Celebrates

See The Cup 09 October @ 02:55 AM EST

The 28th round of Brasileirao was big obstacle for the leaders of the tournament. Palmeiras, Sao Paulo, Goias and Atletico-MG failed to win. The only side rubbing its hand and smiling is Inter, as it pocketed 3 points.

On Thursday, Palmeiras received Avai at home knowing that on the day before Sao Paulo had failed to win.

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Brasileiro: Palmeiras Increases the Lead

See The Cup 28 September @ 09:08 PM EST

The 26th round of Brasileirao smiled to Palmeiras again. The side headed by Muricy Ramalho increased the lead to 5 points over the second team, and sees the title getting closer. Besides the great victory, Sao Paulo and Inter did not win again.

On Saturday, Palmeiras received Atletico-PR.

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Brasileiro: Not Every Round is a Sao Paulo Round

See The Cup 21 September @ 03:56 AM EST

The 25th round of Brasileirao had all the elements to belong one more time to Sao Paulo. Inter visited Vitoria always a tough match. Sao Paulo "visited" Santo Andre (piece of cake) and Palmeiras will visit Cruzeiro on Wednesday. But the tricolor round ended up to be a green round.

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Argentine D'Alessandro banned for 60 days for Cup Final Brawl

AT THE FAR POST 14 July @ 12:31 AM EST
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...

Video: Corinthians captain set on fire in victory celebration

Off the Post 04 May @ 07:48 AM EST
Oops, we set light to the skipper Corinthians' Paulista championship victory over Santos was overshadowed by the trophy celebration, which saw captain William set on fire. The skipper was on a podium covered in confetti to collect the cup when the array of fireworks sent both confetti and captain up in flames. Click to continue reading...

Five penalties to make Dimitar Berbatov feel a little better

Off the Post 20 April @ 03:09 AM EST
Assuming he even cares that he missed! 1. Peter Devine 2. Francesco Totti 3. William 4. Diana Ross 5. Robert Pires Share on Facebook Click to continue reading...

Las dos caras del Shakthar Donetsk

El Balón Europeo 09 April @ 09:26 PM EST
Finalmente llegó la ansiada semana de copas europeas. Todo el mundo esperaba ver los grandes cruces de cuartos de la Champions League, aunque también se disputaba la misma instancia de la Copa UEFA. Estaba claro que todas las miradas estarían puestas sobre el máximo torneo a nivel continental, a pesar de que este jueves nos recibía con cuatro grandes cruces entre equipos tan diversos como Click to continue reading...

Should William Gallas have been punished for kicking Nani?

Who Ate All the Pies 19 February @ 06:47 AM EST
Arsenal exposed themselves as bad losers again after their FA Cup slaughtering at the hands of Man United. Wenger complained about the state of the pitch, Emanuel Eboue was sent off for a late challenge on Evra and several players had a kick at Nani for his impromptu 'seal impression'. Click to continue reading...