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Jan 24, 2005
Reports emanating from the Brazilian press continue to link Brazilian midfielder Magrao with a move to Real Madrid. New Real coach Wanderley Luxemburgo is a known admirer of the promising midfielder and is thought to be mulling over the prospect of bringing his compatriot to Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Magrao had previously looked close to agreeing […]
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Jan 24, 2005
Real Betis star Denilson claims that Santos want him to replace Real Madrid-bound Robinho. The winger claims Santos have made initial contact with his representatives to sound him out about a move back to Brazil. “My brother had some conversations with people from Santos a few days ago,” Denilson revealed to Radio Jovem Pan. “He […]
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Jan 24, 2005
Arsenal’s Edu has confirmed that his future lies away from Highbury, with the midfielder almost certain to complete a move to Spain before the end of January. The Brazilian star arrived at Arsenal for £6 million, but looks set to depart for significantly less after refusing to sign a new contract. With Edu finishing his […]
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Jan 24, 2005
Botafogo 3 x 2 América César Prates, Almir, Alex Alves for Botafogo. William x2 for América. Volta Redonda 1 x 0 Friburguense Wennedy for Volta Redonda. Vasco 2 x 1 Portuguesa Fabiano, Marco Brito for Vasco. Marcelão for Portuguesa. Flamengo 0 x 3 Olaria Edvaldo, William x2 for Olaria. Americano 2 x 1 Cabofriense Fluminense […]
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Jan 24, 2005
Marília 1 x 0 Corinthians Frontini for Marília. Paulista 4 x 1 São Caetano Marcos Dias, Davi, Ricardinho, Marcio Mossoro for Paulista. Fernando Baiano for São Caetano. América 3 x 4 São Paulo Diego Tardelli, Junior, Rogério Ceni, Cicinho for São Paulo. Finazzi x3 for América. Mogi Mirim 2 x 1 Barbarense Neto, Mendes for […]
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Jan 23, 2005
Interview of Júlio César Leal (1) [photo=jcleal.jpg id=43 align=right] Samba Foot What did you do before becoming trainer of Vasco in 1983? J.C Leal I began my football career in 1972 in Olaria after having done courses in physical education to become physical preparer then trainer. I worked between 1972 and 1975 in the professional […]
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Jan 21, 2005
Sevilla have snapped up Brazilian starlet Adriano Correia from Coritiba-PR as they look to reinforce their defence for the second half of the season. The 20 years old left back has signed a deal with the Andalucian club until 2010, that includes a buy-out clause of .50 million. Correia is highly rated in Brazil and […]
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Jan 21, 2005
São Paulo x Ituano: 4-2 Diego Tardelli, Lugano, Rodrigo and Grafite for São Paulo; Ricardo Oliveira and Rômulo for Ituano Santos x Portuguesa: 5-1 Deivid x3, Robinho x2 for Santos; Whelliton for Portuguesa. Guarani x União São João: 1-1 Catatau for Guarani; Paulinho Kobayashi for União.
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Jan 20, 2005
Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has chosen 20 players from European clubs, including 2002 World Cup champions Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Roque Junior, Lucio and Belletti, as well as Ronaldinho to face Hong Kong next month. Santos’s Robinho, Elano and Cesar (Flamengo), complete the squad. Brazil’s next World Cup qualifier is against Peru on March […]
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Jan 20, 2005
Santos defender Leo has rejected the chance to join 2nd Division Celta Vigo. Despite recently penning a new deal with the Brazilian club, the 29-year-old has attracted a host of interest from Europe. Celta Vigo were prepared to bring the experienced stopper to Europe, however, he is unwilling to leave Santos. “I am not going […]
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Jan 20, 2005
Corinthians 1 x 2 Mogi Mirim Neto x2 for Mogi Mirim ; Jô for Corinthians. São Caetano 1 x 0 Ponte Preta Edu Sales for São Caetano. Rio Branco 2 x 1 América Finazzi for América ; Cristiano, Capitão for Rio Branco. Barbarense 3 x 2 Marília Frotini and Juninho for Marília ; André Conceição, […]
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Jan 19, 2005
Santo’s defender Andre Luis Garcia has attracted the attention of German champions Werder Bremen. Garcia helped Santos to win the Brazilian championship, but the 25-year-old centre back has fulfilled his contract and is now available on a free transfer. Werder have followed his progress for some time and coach Thomas Schaaf could feel the time […]
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Jan 19, 2005
Adriano looks set to miss Inter’s match against Chievo on Saturday. The 22-year-old missed training on Tuesday due to a muscular problem and preliminary checks revealed that he had picked up a small strain to the left leg. Nerazzurri medical staff confirmed that they will evaluate his situation day by day before deciding on his […]
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Jan 19, 2005
“This transfer really surprised me because I heard that there were many offers for other players at Santos,” said Andre Luis. Now Benfica has four central defenders – Luisão, Ricardo Roch, André Luís and Argel. Last from them will not have assured place in team. Spanish Racing tried to sign Argel last season. And Benfica […]
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Jan 19, 2005
Chilean forward Nelson Tapia does not belong to Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte anymore. The Brazilian managers have decided not to prolong the loan of the phantom forward. Arrived at the time of the last national championship and in competition with players like Fred, Jussiê or Guilherme, Tapia will never have succeeded in asserting himself. So, he […]
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Jan 19, 2005
19 years old midfielders Ederson from Juventude-RS has signed a 6 months loan with Nice. Ederson was the Champion of the World of less than 17 years with the selecao in 2003. The player, who will carry number 8, should begin trainings with the group on Tuesday. “Nice a very good team, but much more […]
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Jan 19, 2005
The 23 years old striker Claudio Mejolaro, called the “Pitbull”, already involved Monday morning with the champions of Europe in title and should sign a four year old contract and half. Porto are hoping Claudio Mejolaro will bolster the weakest attack the club have had in a decade. “This is the kind of player we […]
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Jan 18, 2005
Benfica have offered Kleberson an escape route from Manchester United but The Red Devils are reluctant to let their Brazilian misfit leave. The South American has failed to justify the £7 million price-tag that accompanied his move from Atletico Paranaense and was last seen getting injured in the Carling Cup win over Arsenal. Benfica coach […]
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Jan 18, 2005
Schalke 04 star striker Ailton has bemoaned the attacking strength in depth of the German national squad, and believes that he would easily merit a place in the side. The prolific ex-Werder Bremen man struggled to settle in at Arena AufSchalke but has reclaimed his best form as his new side put themselves joint top […]
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Jan 18, 2005
The agent of Robinho has revealed that the Brazilian youngster is ‘very close’ to signing for Real Madrid. Speaking to Spanish journalists, Juan Figger claimed a deal with Real was near to completion, but revealed that the player would not be moving to Spain until the summer at the earliest. “Legally the player can not […]
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Jan 17, 2005
Forward Luizão has officially joined São Paulo for the season 2005. The world champion 2002 signed a contract last Friday with the Paulista club, the duration and the value were not revealed. At 29 years old, Luiz Carlos Goulart will try to boost his career after one year 2004 disappointing under the colors of Hertha […]
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Jan 14, 2005
Deportivo La Coruna president Lendoiro said that Savio is the candidate number one for the left-handed band of the next season. During all time when Savio played in Spain he was dream of Deportivo’s president. In fact, the Lendoiro has spoken personally with the player several times in the last years, leaving him clear that […]
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Jan 13, 2005
Lyon beat Sochaux 2-0 in their first league match of 2005 and take lead over second-placed Lille on six points. it is significant that the defence of Lyon, led by Cris, was perfect. Now Cris (who is the best defender of French championship according to L’EQUIPE), Nilmar, Juninho Pernambucano and Caçapa have real chance to […]
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Jan 13, 2005
The 38 years old veteran striker Romario has agreed a deal to play for Vasco da Gama. But before he said that want to finish his career. Vasco president Oliveira Miranda says that Romario joins the club on a short-term basis, before deciding his next move. “We have agreed to have Romario to play the […]