A title race for the ages is upon us in Brazil, where six clubs are all in with a shout of winning a sensationally close fight for a league trophy that once looked destined for Botafogo, who now face an almighty fight for their first league triumph since 1997 following a dramatic downturn in form.…

It has been a season of romantic firsts in Brazil – after São Paulo secured their first ever Copa do Brasil at Morumbi in September, on Saturday the eyes of many in the world of football were on the Maracanâ, where John Kennedy’s sensational extra-time winner sealed Fluminense’s first ever Copa Libertadores title. The win…

Two quickfire rounds of fixtures saw the Brazilian top-flight explode back into action following a difficult international break for the nation’s national side, as Fluminense boss Fernando Diniz’s double-duty saw him experience unfamiliar lows whilst managing the Seleção. For former Brazil boss Tite, a return to the Brasileirão was confirmed as he took the helm…

From incredible goalfests to gripping clássicos and outrageous screamers to last-minute winners, the Brasileirão was at its absolute best this weekend, leaving nothing to be desired with another international break now around the corner. In a week where Bruno Lage was sacked after just 15 matches at league-leaders Botafogo whose glistening form had started to…

The first legs of the Copa Libertadores semi-finals may have had the attention of South America, but the most competitive top-flight in the world was at its bonkers best over round 25 this weekend. With Vanderlei Luxembourgo’s departure leaving Corinthians managerless, they faced city rivals São Paulo in what was not the only clássico of…

The fixture scheduling may be getting confusing, but the drama of the Brasileirão remains in full flow with no shortage of action in the most competitive top-flight in the world. The weekend’s main story in Brazil has been São Paulo, who secured a first Copa do Brasil in their history with a 2-1 aggregate win…

Following a positive international break for Brazil’s national side, the most competitive top-flight in the world is back as the business end of the 2023 season draws closer. With the battles to avoid relegation, seal continental qualification and potentially even win the title bound to excite, drama is guaranteed, and this weekend we were treated…

Eight red cards set the tone for a fiery weekend of high-stakes football in Brazil, as the nation’s top-flight nears the business end of what has been a magnificent season so far. With the mid-season transfer window having slammed shut, there was still time for late movement such as Santos’ capture of former Lazio defender…

After an eye-catching week of continental action in the Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana, domestic action returned for Brazil’s clubs this weekend as an eventful mid-season transfer window nears its close with potential for more high-profile movement in the coming week. On the pitch, the battles for continental qualification remain ultra-competitive as well as the tussle…

As the second half of the 2023 Brasileirão season began, things remained closely competitive in both halves of the table despite Botafogo’s unexpected clear lead at the top – with newly promoted sides sitting pretty in the top six whilst other clubs live dangerously close to a first-ever relegation, the rest of the campaign promises…