ALL POSTS TAGGED "Brasileirao - Page 4"

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/ 926 days ago

Flamengo star striker suspended in doping fraud case

Flamengo striker Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa has been suspended following a doping investigation in Brazil. Soccer authorities in the South American nation narrowly voted to implement the penalty in the doping fraud case. Brazil's Anti-Doping Sports Court of Justice elected to ban Gabigol from playing professionally in a 5-4 vote. The case surrounds a surprise drug […]

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/ 945 days ago

Botafogo owner Textor has audio of Brazil referees talking bribes

Botafogo owner John Textor has continued his claims that corruption is rampant in the Brasileirão. This is not the first time the American investor has made claims about the issue. Textor previously went on a scathing rant on live television regarding the problem back in November. The club's owner was left fuming following Botafogo's 4-3 […]

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/ 969 days ago

Brazil grapples with two rival groups wanting to form new league

Brazil is in a state of turmoil as two groups are competing to lead soccer in the South American nation to new heights. Across the top three divisions in Brazilian soccer, 60 teams are competing in the Brazilian pyramid. The Libra Project has agreements with 19 of those clubs to pool their media rights into […]

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/ 972 days ago

Gremio replace Suarez with ex-Premier League winner

Diego Costa, a striker who had previously played for Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, will continue his career in Brazil with Gremio. Following Botafogo's decision to let the 35-year-old's contract end after four months, he found himself without a club. Costa had a brief stint with Wolves before. However, his effect in England was much less […]

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/ 1035 days ago

Botafogo's US owner makes Brasileirao match-fixing claims

The Brasileirão season concluded on Wednesday, but Botafogo owner John Textor is still fighting over match-fixing allegations. Palmeiras collected its 12th Brazilian Serie A title this week. The Big Green clinched the championship on the night by grabbing a point against Cruzeiro. The draw, mixed with losses by Atletico Mineiro and Flamengo, officially meant that […]

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/ 1037 days ago

Fans fume as Santos suffers Serie A relegation for first time

Historic South American side Santos has suffered relegation from the Brazilian Serie A. It is the first time in the club's illustrious history that they have dropped from the top flight. Santos has previously collected eight first-division titles, with legendary striker Pele guiding them to six triumphs in the 1960s. The Brazilian club ultimately finished […]

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/ 1186 days ago

Book Review for 'Flamengo: Winning All the Cups'

Brazil is to soccer what New Orleans is to jazz – the most beautiful form it can take. Brazil is always a contender to win the men's World Cup or any other competition it plays in. The national side sacks managers for only reaching the quarterfinals but no further. A last-eight finish is a waste […]

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/ 1188 days ago

Top 5 most competitive soccer leagues in the world

It can get tiring watching predictable leagues. For instance, it can get boring seeing Bayern Munich dominate the German Bundesliga time and time again. Winning the Meisterschale eleven times in a row takes away some of the intrigue for neutrals. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and occasionally Atletico Madrid all vie for the title in LaLiga. […]

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/ 1191 days ago

Corinthians supporters attack team's player at hotel

Corinthians midfielder Luan faced an attack from supporters of the club while the player was at the team hotel on Tuesday. Reports out of Brazil claim that the player was dragged out of his hotel by fans. They demanded that Luan terminate his current contract. The 30-year-old midfielder suffered minor injuries in the assault. Corinthians […]

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/ 1374 days ago

Brazil considers breakaway league to rival Premier League

Brazil regularly generates some of the top soccer players in the world. Neymar, Vinicius, Gabriel Jesus, Rodrygo, and Richarlison currently headline a national team that is one of the most talented groups in the world. And that's only their top attacking options. However, the country's best players tend to transfer to European clubs. Officials inside […]