Scolari says he is ‘unwanted’ for 2014 World Cup
August 25th, 2012 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 25 (IANS) Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has reiterated his desire to return to international coaching, but claims he is unwanted.Scolari, currently manager ... Read more...
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Brazilian defender Cicinho set for Sevilla move
July 29th, 2012 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
Rio De Janerio, July 29 (IANS) Brazilian Serie A football team Palmeiras has confirmed the sale of right-back Cicinho to Spanish club Sevilla.The agreement comes after Palmeiras earlier rejected an ... Read more...
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Palmeiras defeats Coritiba to win Copa do Brasil
July 12th, 2012 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, July 12 (IANS) Luiz Felipe Scolari's Palmeiras won the Copa do Brasil with a 3-1 aggregate victory in the final over Coritiba.Having lost last week's first leg ... Read more...
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Former Real Madrid coach leads Gremio into top four
June 25th, 2012 - 7:30 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 25 (IANS) Former Real Madrid and Brazil coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo continued his impressive run with Gremio as the Porto Alegre club moved to fourth in Brazil's ... Read more...
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Ronaldinho’s Atletico falters, Vasco stays top
June 18th, 2012 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 18 (IANS) A Luis Fabiano strike was enough for Sao Paulo to end the unbeaten run of Ronaldinho's Atletico Mineiro in Brazil's Serie A championship while ... Read more...
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Ronaldinho rediscovers magic in debut for new club
June 10th, 2012 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 10 (IANS) Ronaldinho declared he still has "a lot to offer in football" after showing flashes of his old magic in his debut for new ... Read more...
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Ronaldinho’s debut for Atletico Mineiro debut put off
June 7th, 2012 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) Ronaldinho's debut for Atletico Mineiro has been delayed because the club has yet to register his name with Brazil's football confederation.Atletico Mineiro had hoped ... Read more...
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Palmeiras targets Cagliari striker Ribeiro
June 6th, 2012 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Rio De Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Brazilian striker Thiago Ribeiro has revealed his desire to leave Serie A club Cagliari and return to his homeland.On loan at the Italian outfit ... Read more...
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Ronaldinho’s Atletico Mineiro debut postponed
June 6th, 2012 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
Rio De Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Brazilian football star Ronaldinho's debut for Atletico Mineiro has been delayed because the club has yet to register his name with the country's football ... Read more...
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Palmeiras deny talk of Scolari exit
May 22nd, 2012 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
Rio De Janeiro, May 22 (IANS) Brazilian football team Palmeiras have denied reports that former Brazil and Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari wants to leave the club.Scolari revealed Monday he ... Read more...
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Felipe brace sends Vasco da Gama into Rio Cup final
April 23rd, 2012 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 23 (IANS) Veteran midfielder Felipe scored a goal either side of the break to send Vasco da Gama into the Rio Cup final with a 3-2 ... Read more...
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Brazil’s World Cup-winning coach in demand
April 17th, 2012 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 17 (IANS) Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says he has been approached by Colombia and "two Asian teams" to coach them for the ... Read more...
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Palmeiras lead Sao Paulo state championship
March 18th, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 18 (IANS) Playing at home, Palmerias took a provisional lead in the Sao Paulo State Championship as they beat Ponte Preta 2-1 in the 14th round ... Read more...
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Luis Fabiano leads Sao Paulo to victory
March 12th, 2012 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 12 (IANS) Sao Paulo came from behind to win 2-1 at home against Portuguesa in the 13th round of the Sao Paulo state championship.Sao Paulo fans ... Read more...
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Palmeiras thrash Botafogo-SP 6-2
March 12th, 2012 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 12 (IANS) Palmeiras thrashed Botafogo-SP 6-2 in the 13th round of Brazil's, 2012 Sao Paulo state championship.The win maintains Palmeiras as the only team that has ... Read more...
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Palmeiras draw with Oeste, drop in standings
February 24th, 2012 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 24 (IANS) Palmeiras struggled to a 1-1 draw to Oeste in the ninth round of the Sao Paulo state football championship.Oeste scored the game's opening goal ... Read more...
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Palmeiras defeats Ajax 1-0 in friendly
January 15th, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 15 (IANS) Brazilian club Palmeiras pulled out a last minute goal to beat Netherlands' Ajax at home in a friendly match.The match played Saturday was full ... Read more...
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Corinthians win 2011 Brazilian Championship
December 5th, 2011 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Rio De Janiero, Dec 5 (IANS) On the same day that one of the country's greatest players Socrates passed away, his former club Corinthians won the 2011 Brazilian Championship by ... Read more...
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Corinthians maintain lead in Brazilian championship
November 21st, 2011 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janerio, Nov 21 (IANS) Corinthians were able to hold onto first place in the Brazilian Football Championship after 36 rounds.With their 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Atletico-MG, Corinthians improve ... Read more...
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Blackburn’s Indian owners say they bid for Ronaldinho
January 4th, 2011 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 4 (ANI): Blackburn's Indian owners have claimed that they had made a 6.2 million pound bid for Ronaldinho.Indian poultry firm Venky's first posted news of their interest on ... Read more...
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Ronaldo the Phoenix, again on top of Brazilian football
March 10th, 2009 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
By Diana Renee
Rio de Janeiro, March 10 (DPA) The world of Brazilian football was again at Ronaldo's feet Monday, just hours after the veteran striker proved wrong those who doubted his chances ... Read more...
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Veteran Edmilson to leave Villarreal for Palmeiras
January 22nd, 2009 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Jan 22 (DPA) Brazilian giants Palmeiras announced that they have signed veteran Edmilson from Spanish club Villarreal, for an undisclosed fee.According to Brazilian website Globoesporte, Edmilson, 32, has agreed to a ... Read more...
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Brazil wants Scolari to lead them to World Cup glory a second time
December 17th, 2008 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 17 (ANI): Brazil want Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari to go back as their national coach and lead them to World Cup glory for a second time.Chelsea manager Scolari ... Read more...
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