Fluminense Move One Point Clear
by Robbie Blakeley, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Fluminense have moved a point clear of Corinthians in the race for the 2010 Brasilerao. No midweek matches meant the twelfth round took place last Saturday and Sunday, and, playing a day earlier than their closest rivals, Fluminense had a huge opportunity to apply some pressure [...]
Fluminense Winning Streak Continues
By Matthew Burgess, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – The sixth and seventh rounds preceding the Campeonato Brasileiro’s five week World Cup hiatus saw Fluminense hold onto third place, whilst Vasco braced themselves for a long, hard season after two more costly defeats. Both Botafogo and Flamengo also dropped valuable points at home. Round VI Fluminense [...]
In-Form Fluminense Rise to Third
By Matthew Burgess, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Now third in the Brasileirão, Fluminense were the main benefactors of the championship’s additional midweek round, recording a hugely important win over arch-rivals Flamengo in the Fla-Flu derby. Meanwhile, Botafogo and Vasco played out a 1-1 tie, as the two clashed at the Engenhão stadium on [...]
Flamengo Re-Focuses Without Adriano
By Matthew Burgess, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Having suffered elimination from the Copa Libertadores last week on away goals to Universidad de Chile, Flamengo turned their attentions towards defending their Brasileirão title, following consecutive draws in the opening two rounds. Last Thursday, Flamengo arrived in the Chilean capital knowing that only a victory [...]
Dunga Passes on Cariocas for WC
By Robbie Blakeley, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian coach Dunga announced his 23 man squad for the World Cup last week along with seven reserves to be called up in case of injury, and the list has been met with a mix of derision and disbelief by the majority of Brazilians. The focus [...]
Botafogo Ties and Flamango Advances
By Matthew Burgess, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Botafogo got the 2010 Campeonato Brasileiro underway on Saturday with a captivating 3-3 draw against Santos at their home ground Estádio Engenhão, whilst Flamengo overcame Corinthians last week to progress in the Copa Libertadores. Santos, who are among the favourites for this year’s Brasileirão title, went [...]
Flamengo in First
By Doug Gray, Senior Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – They may have left it late, but their timing could not be better. Whilst first Palmeiras and now Sao Paulo appear to have faltered at the crucial minute, Flamengo finally seized the moment this weekend and surged to the top of the league with just one [...]
Flamengo Miss Chance To Go Top
By Doug Gray, Senior Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – For the three Carioca clubs in the 2009 Brasileirao the season finale could not be more exciting with only two games left. While two teams fight for their lives at the bottom of the table, Flamengo find themselves on the cusp of a dramatic first league [...]
Flamengo Two Points Off The Top
By Doug Gray, Senior Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – The city’s football teams continue to impress but is it too little too late with only four games left? Whilst neighbors Vasco da Gama celebrated their return to the top flight next season in front of 85,000 at the Maracana on Saturday, Fluminense did their best [...]
Flu Off Bottom, Fla in Top Four
By Doug Gray, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – A remarkable week for Rio’s clubs in the Brasileirao ended with Fluminense finally off the bottom of the table, having recorded impressive back to back wins against title-chasing sides Atletico-MG, and Cruzeiro and Flamengo hitting the top four at last. The picture could have looked even [...]