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Luiz Henrique The Hero : Botafogo’s Star Shines In Crucial Win Against Internacional

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • July 20, 2024

Today, July 20, 2024, Botafogo took on Internacional in a match valid for the eighteenth round of the Brazilian league. The game played at Botafogo's home stadium, the Nilton Santos, was a very contested...

Cruzeiro: The Prodigal Son of Brazilian Soccer

After years of financial excess and administrative missteps, Cruzeiro fell from glory, languishing in Brazil's second division for three seasons. However, recently Cruzeiro has begun to become a competitive force once more. With new signings and standout players like Matheus Pereira, Cruzeiro is reclaiming its status as a powerhouse in Brazilian soccer. Join us for a beautiful tale straight from Minas Gerais that embodies a timeless story of loss, realization, and redemption.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • July 16, 2024

Anyone who’s ever been to Sunday school or anything of the sort is very familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son. This very well-known Bible story, found in the Gospel of Luke 15:11-32, tells...

The Prodigal Son Returns to Rio: Coutinho Returns to Vasco

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • July 10, 2024

It’s official: Philippe Coutinho is back at Vasco da Gama. After weeks of speculation and negotiations, on July 10, 2024, Rio de Janeiro-based club Vasco da Gama announced the acquisition of the...

It’s ‘Freguesia’ That You Call It?

Botafogo's 3-0 victory over Atlético Mineiro was marked by goals from Luiz Henrique, Cuiabano, and Savarino. The win not only solidifies their position near the top of the table but also demonstrates their historical dominance over Atlético.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • July 7, 2024

Freguês (noun) - A Portuguese term used to describe a regular customer or client who frequently purchases goods or services from a particular establishment. In Brazilian sports slang, “freguês”...

No Coach, Same Problems: Fluminense’s Post-Diniz Era Begins With a Disappointing 1-0 Loss to Vitória

The Libertadores champions continue to struggle domestically, remaining at the bottom of the league after another loss.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • June 28, 2024

On June 28, 2024, Fluminense played their first game since the firing of Fernando Diniz. The 1-0 loss against Vitória, a team from the northern Brazilian state of Salvador, was an alarming warning...

Cuca’s Cowardly Departure: Another Club Left in Disarray

As Cuca exits Athletico Paranaense, the club is left to navigate the consequences of trusting a man with a dark past and a history of cowardly behavior.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • June 25, 2024

Cuca, the convicted pedophile, is no longer Athletico Paranaense's coach. Yesterday, June 24, the Hurricane announced via their social media that Cuca will be leaving the club. Cuca’s final game...

A Tale of Two Seasons: Champion Last Year, Fired This Year

Fernando Diniz, who led Fluminense to their first Libertadores title, is fired after a series of poor domestic performances, capped by a loss to Flamengo in the Fla-Flu derby.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • June 25, 2024

This Monday, June 24, 2024, Fluminense announced the sacking of coach Fernando Diniz. The firing of the Libertadores-winning coach came as a result of their loss in the Fla-Flu derby, where Fluminense...

Small Fields, Big Problems: Brazil Disappoint Against Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s defensive strategy and the compact nature of SoFi Stadium played crucial roles in Brazil’s inability to secure a victory in their first Copa América match.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • June 24, 2024

Today, June 24, 2024, Brazil played their first Copa América game. The match, held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, against Costa Rica, ended in a scoreless draw, something that many fans and pundits...

Thiago Almada’s Move to Botafogo: A Game Changer for Brazilian Soccer

In a move that could transform South American soccer, Thiago Almada is set to leave Atlanta United for Botafogo, with a $20 million deal in the works.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • June 24, 2024

Today, June 24, 2024, Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that the current World Cup winner Thiago Almada is close to leaving America with a potential move to Brazil set to be closed in...

Flumineses Plummet : From Continental Glory to Domestic Despair

Last year’s Libertadores champions are now fighting for survival. A deep dive into the team’s dramatic downturn and their latest 2-0 defeat to Cruzeiro.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • June 20, 2024

Yesterday, June 19, Fluminense lost its sixth game in the Brazilian league, a loss that put them in last place in the standings. The defeat away from home to Cruzeiro, by 2-0, was enough to send Fluminense...

High Stakes and High Drama: Botafogo vs. Athletico Ends in Draw

In a match filled with tension and high stakes, Botafogo managed to salvage a point with a 98th-minute equalizer against Athletico Paranaense.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • June 19, 2024

Today, June 19, the Brazilian league became the stage for a clash of titans, as the league's current top-ranking team Botafogo took on fourth-placed Athletico Paranaense. With the difference between...

A Battle Beyond the Title: Botafogo vs. Palmeiras

It Started as a Quest for Eternal Glory, Now It’s a Battle for Revenge. The Libertadores Round of 16 puts Botafogo against Palmeiras in a high-stakes clash, where pride, honor, and a chance for redemption are on the line.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • June 5, 2024

On Monday, June 3, the Libertadores Round of 16 draw took place in Luque, Paraguay. The draw divided the qualified teams into two pots: those who finished first in their group and those who finished...