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The Brazilian hero on the previous occasion in which Dortmund was a Champions League finalist
Borussia Dortmund became the first finalist of this Champions League after defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 away. The last time they reached the decisive match was in 2013, an edition in which they left greats like Real Madrid in the way and in which they had a Brazilian among their heroes. Like what is happening this year, the German team’s campaign in the 2012-2013 season of the continental tournament was a great feat. The draw placed them in the Group of Death along with Real Madrid, Manchester City and Ajax, which did not prevent them from coming out first and reaching the round of 16. READ MORE ++ With Thiago Silva, all the Brasileirão players who took part in a World Cup ++ Thiago Silva and other Brasileirão players who featured in the Premier League ++ Dorival Júnior will call-up Brazil for friendlies and Copa América this Friday After eliminating Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine in that instance, Málaga came to the quarterfinals. That year the Spanish team had a great team, with Isco, Júlio Baptista, Jérémy Toulalan, Joaquín and Javier Saviola, among other big names. The first leg in Andalusia ended without goals, so everything was decided in Dortmund. Until eight minutes before the end, it was the Spanish team that advanced to the round with a 2-1 victory, but in the first minute of stoppage time Marco Reus appeared to declare the tie, and when the game was dying, it was the Brazilian Felipe Santana the one who captured a lost ball and finished on the goal line. The goal was not without controversy, since it was a clear unpaid forward position, in times still very distant from the implementation of the VAR. In this way, the team led by Jürgen Klopp, and with Robert Lewandowski as scorer, reached the semi-finals in agonizing fashion. In that key they later eliminated Real Madrid with a 4-3 aggregate score and then lost the final 2-1 against Bayern Munich. Destiny meant that the same duel could be repeated in this edition and on the same stage, the legendary Wembley stadium in London. Remembering Zagallo Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach. Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story. -
Vinicius Jr, the new star of Real Madrid
Since his arrival at Real Madrid in 2018, the young Brazilian Vinicius Jr has been unanimously appreciated by the club and its supporters. At just 23 years old, the striker has already established himself as one of the team’s most talented players. During a recent press conference, his teammate Dani Carvajal was full of praise for the Madrid number 7. “Vinicius has improved in all areas, which makes him one of the best players in the world,” he said. Words which testify to the esteem and recognition that the Spanish defender has towards his young teammate. READ MORE ++ Neymar flies to the rescue of flood victims in Brazil ++ Former Manchester City Jô is released about a day after being arrested for not paying child support ++ Brazilian Women’s National Team will be called up this Friday 💬 Carvajal à propos de Vinicius : "Il s'est amélioré sur tous les plans. Dans la finition, dans sa maturité de jeu même physiquement (…) Vinicius travaille beaucoup en dehors de Valdebebas. Tout cela fait de lui l'un des meilleurs au monde. J'espère qu'il nous aidera demain." pic.twitter.com/Dc82ncizqS — 𝗚𝗜𝗢 𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗨𝗦 🇧🇷 (@gio_vinicius) May 7, 2024 Indeed, since the start of the season, Vinicius Jr has posted impressive statistics. With 24 goals and 18 assists in all competitions, the Brazilian is one of the most decisive players in La Liga. His running speed, ball technique and sense of goal make him a real threat to opposing defenses. Trained at Flamengo, the native of São Gonçalo was able to quickly adapt to the very high level of the Spanish championship. Thanks to his talent and hard work, Vinicius has become a fixture in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI. His performances were also rewarded by a first selection for the Brazilian national team in 2019. Since then, the young player has established himself as one of the executives of the Seleção, participating in particular in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Beyond his technical qualities, Vinicius Jr also stands out for his exemplary state of mind. Always attentive, the Brazilian does not hesitate to work harder to continue to progress. This impeccable mentality makes him a model for young players who dream of setting foot on the pitch at the Santiago Bernabéu. 🌟 Simplemente @vinijr.#ELCLÁSICO | #LALIGAEASPORTS pic.twitter.com/RnTSUPc1qT — LALIGA (@LaLiga) April 19, 2024 Despite his young age, Vinicius Jr has already made his mark on the history of Real Madrid. His XXL performances notably allowed the Merengue club to win La Liga and the Champions League last season. Trophies which testify to the importance of the Brazilian in the team’s play. Remembering Zagallo Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach. Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story. -
Neymar flies to the rescue of flood victims in Brazil
Brazil is currently going through a period of unprecedented crisis. For more than a week, violent bad weather has hit the southern regions, causing terrible flooding. The human toll is terrifying with more than 400 deaths recorded and nearly 150,000 people forced to leave their homes urgently. The state of Rio Grande do Sul is particularly affected. This massive natural disaster moved Brazilian star Neymar. Eager to provide support to his compatriots in distress, he rented an aircraft to transport food and essential supplies to the disaster areas. “Our country is going through dark times, but together we will raise our heads” he declared on social networks, inviting his fans to show solidarity. READ MORE ++ Former Barcelona star explains why he prefers Neymar over Messi ++ Former Manchester City Jô is released about a day after being arrested for not paying child support ++ After a period of observations in Europe, Dorival Júnior returns to Brazil aiming the Copa América Momento delicado que o nosso Brasil está passando e ajudar NUNCA é demais, independente da sua condição financeira, o que importa é o que você carrega no coração. Não gosto e não curto postar tudo que faço ou ajudo, porque quem faz .. faz pelo coração e não por engajamento.… pic.twitter.com/t83VGGpqLo — Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) May 7, 2024 Aware of the influence he exercises, Neymar wishes to mobilize the generosity of everyone to help the devastated populations. Even physically distant, he demonstrates his deep closeness to the Brazilian people. Thanks to his gesture imbued with humanity, the footballer reminds us that the national community must remain united in the face of adversity. Remembering Zagallo Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach. Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story. -
Fla-Flu takes lead in Maracanã stadium bid
On Wednesday, the State Government unveiled financial bids for the Maracanã stadium at the Civil House, with the Fla-Flu Consortium leading at 125 points and the Maracanã Para Todos Consortium, composed of Vasco and WTorre, close behind at 115 points. The Fla-Flu bid stands at R$20,060,864.12 annually, slightly above Vasco and WTorre’s R$20,000,777.28. READ MORE ++ Former Manchester City Jô is released about a day after being arrested for not paying child support ++ Dorival Júnior will call-up Brazil for friendlies and Copa América this Friday ++ After a period of observations in Europe, Dorival Júnior returns to Brazil aiming the Copa América Despite Fla-Flu’s leading position, the Government Bidding Committee has yet to declare an official winner, with results pending in the Official Gazette of Rio de Janeiro. Vasco and WTorre have contested the fairness of the process, accusing it of favoring Flamengo and Fluminense. Responding to these claims, Rodrigo Dunshee, Flamengo’s Vice President of General and Legal Affairs, confidently outlined their consortium’s vision for Maracanã. “The consortium will do great things at Maracanã that it couldn’t do before, now that we have a 20-year lease,” he said, asserting their dual victory in terms of technical merit and financial offer. “If you win in technique and price, who will say what?” Addressing access to the stadium for other clubs, Dunshee recognized the scheduling challenges but reassured that their intent is not to exclude. “Flamengo and Fluminense don’t want to stop anyone from using it, but we have to pay attention to the conservation of the pitch,” he explained, emphasizing the balance needed between use and maintenance. Remembering Zagallo Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach. Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story. -
Former Manchester City Jô is released about a day after being arrested for not paying child support
On the night of last Monday (6), a curious event took place. Before the match between Ponte Preta and Amazonas, at Moisés Lucarelli, in Campinas, for the Brazilian Serie B, striker Jô was detained by the police for failing to pay child support. The former Corinthians and Atlético-MG striker spent the night in jail, but was released on Tuesday (7). What happened on Tuesday (7)? Jô was released on Tuesday (7) from the jail attached to the 2nd Police Station in Campinas, where he spent the night; He left prison around 5:20 pm (Brasilia time), after the Justice granted a release order, at the request of Jô’s defense; This information was published on the GE website by journalists Gustavo Biano and Heitor Esmeriz; Amazonas’ football director, Igor Oliveira, was waiting for Jô’s release to accompany him back to Manaus. READ MORE ++ What titles did Thiago Silva win in Europe before returning to Fluminense? ++ When will Thiago Silva debut for Fluminense? ++ Thiago Silva is back to Fluminense; check the details He missed the match The experienced striker, known for his remarkable passages through Corinthians and Atlético-MG, was scheduled to be a starter for Amazonas in the match last Monday, against Ponte Preta, a game that ended with a 3-0 victory for the São Paulo team. With Jô’s absence, coach Adilson Batista had to put William Barbio, former Vasco, as Sassá’s attacking partner. Arrest After being detained, Jô was taken by the police to the 10th Police Station in Campinas, near the Moisés Lucarelli Stadium, where he gave a statement. He was then transferred to the 2nd Police Station, where he remained detained overnight. The president of Amazonas, Weslley Couto, stated that the club is providing all necessary assistance to the player and that it is awaiting guidance from the Legal Department to provide more information to both the press and the fans. Relation with Amazonas Jô, 37, was announced by Amazonas in January this year, after being without a club since leaving Ceará in 2022. For Amazonas, the striker played 15 matches and scored 4 goals. Background Revealed at Corinthians, Jô has an extensive career, passing through clubs such as CSKA, Manchester City, Everton, Galatasaray, Internacional and Atlético-MG. In addition, he had the opportunity to represent the Brazilian national team at the 2014 World Cup. Remembering Zagallo Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach. Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story. -
Dorival Júnior will call-up Brazil for friendlies and Copa América this Friday
The coach of the Brazilian National Team, Dorival Júnior, will call up the players this Friday (10th) for the two friendly matches in June and for the Copa América. The event will take place at the CBF headquarters at 12pm. The continental tournament will be played in the United States starting on June 20. The CBF’s Seleções Department announced all the details of the preparation for the competition this Monday (6). Orlando, in Florida, will be the base for the Brazilian delegation in the preparation for the tournament. READ MORE ++ What titles did Thiago Silva win in Europe before returning to Fluminense? ++ When will Thiago Silva debut for Fluminense? ++ Thiago Silva is back to Fluminense; check the details “The goal is precisely to publicize our entire program for the senior national team to inform everyone about everything that has been planned aiming for an excellent Copa América for Brazil”, said Rodrigo Caetano, the executive coordinator general of the Brazilian Men’s National Teams. During this period in Orlando, Brazil will train at the ESPN Wide World of Sports, one of the largest sports complexes in the world, and will be accommodated at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. The players who play in Europe will report on the 30th. The athletes who defend Brazilian teams will begin training in the city of Florida on June 3. “We chose Orlando to be our base during the training period for a strategic reason, which was understood and supported by the president of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues. With this fixed base, we believe we will have the best preparation conditions,” said Rodrigo Caetano. Brazil will play two friendlies before the start of the competition. The first will be on June 8 against Mexico at Kyle Field, in College Station, Texas. The second friendly will be against the United States on June 12 at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. According to the schedule, the delegation will only leave Orlando during the training phase to face the Mexicans. On June 6, the players will board for Texas and return to Florida the day after the friendly. From then on, the team will continue training in Orlando until June 20, when they will board for Los Angeles, where they will play their first match on June 24. Costa Rica will be Brazil’s first opponent in the Copa América. The game will be at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, near Los Angeles, California. On the 25th, the team will board for Las Vegas. There, the team led by Dorival Júnior will face Paraguay on June 28 at the Allegiant Stadium. Brazil’s last stop in the group stage will be in San Rose, where the players will be accommodated from June 29. On July 2, Brazil will play against Colombia at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, also in California, in the last group stage match. Remembering Zagallo Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach. Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story. -
After a period of observations in Europe, Dorival Júnior returns to Brazil aiming the Copa América
The coach of the Brazilian National Team, Dorival Júnior, returned to Brazil on Tuesday (7th) after observing a series of players who play in Europe. The objective of this tour of the technical team was to define the players called up to compete in the two friendly matches and the Copa América, which begins on June 20 in the United States. Before, last month, the National Team staff traveled through Brazil and watched 27 matches of the clubs that compete in the 2024 Betano Brazilian Championship. During this period, 50 players were observed in action by the technical team. On Friday (10th), the coach will announce the list of players. READ MORE ++ What titles did Thiago Silva win in Europe before returning to Fluminense? ++ When will Thiago Silva debut for Fluminense? ++ Thiago Silva is back to Fluminense; check the details “This observation period was very important. The exchange of information with the members of the technical commissions, the personal contact with the athletes are fundamental so that we have, not only the images of the athlete, but above all the daily life, the understanding of what is happening, what is going on, the current moment of each one. All this lived scenario will be fundamental for us to define the next call-up,” said Dorival Júnior, after meeting with the members of the technical team. In addition to Dorival Júnior, the technical coordinator, Juan, and the assistants Lucas Silvestre and Pedro Sotero also participate in the evaluation period abroad. They watched games in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Germany and England. “These evaluations are fundamental. We were able to have all the perceptions of posture, positioning, commitment of the athlete to the game. In addition to watching the games, these meetings also help us in this search for proximity with the athletes,” said assistant Lucas Silvestre, who formed a duo with Pedro Sotero on the trips through Spain, France and England. “The trips greatly enrich our discussions. We have a daily routine of analysis and technical meetings. Having been there in person also helps a lot in confirming what we have observed in the videos, in getting closer to the athletes. It also helps us to understand tactically what they have been executing in their roles. Our work is to encompass all possible variables to be well-armed with information to make the best decisions,” added Pedro Sotero. Observation routine The strategy adopted by the technical team is part of the routine of the coaches of the main European national teams. Dorival and Juan met the coach of Portugal, the Spaniard Roberto Martínez, in matches in different countries. “It’s a dynamic that is established with most national teams. Just so you have an idea, we met the coach of the Portuguese national team, in three matches. These are actions that are repeated with all professionals, because they, like us, also want to know a little more about what is happening with their professionals on the field, a little closer, not just seeing performances on videos,” said Dorival. The work does not stop in the National Teams Department. On Tuesday, Dorival met with the members of the technical team. On Friday, the coach will announce the players called up for the June friendlies and the Copa América. “Another important detail is that these observations will continue. We arrived this morning and we are already here with our group of analysts in a room next door, observing all the games that will take place on Tuesday. We want to know everything that happens with the athletes up to the moment closest to the call-up,” said the national team coach. Remembering Zagallo Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach. Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story. -
Brazilian Women’s National Team will be called up this Friday
Coach Arthur Elias will call up the Senior Women’s National Team for the friendly matches against Jamaica this Friday (10th), at 11am, at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro (RJ). READ MORE ++ What titles did Thiago Silva win in Europe before returning to Fluminense? ++ When will Thiago Silva debut for Fluminense? ++ Thiago Silva is back to Fluminense; check the details Between May 27 and June 4, the 26 players who will represent Brazil will have two commitments against Jamaica. On June 1, the team will play in Recife (PE), and on June 4 in Salvador (BA). The team’s last match was in April, at the SheBelieves Tournament. On that occasion, Brazil finished third, being defeated by Canada in the semi-finals and beating Japan, Brazil’s future opponent at this year’s Olympics. Remembering Zagallo Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach. Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story. -
World Cup champion and Brazilian icon Taffarel turns 58
This Wednesday (8th), Taffarel celebrates his 58th birthday, with a beautiful career that is still ongoing with the Brazilian National Team. The goalkeeper of the 1994 Tetracampeonato continues to be active in football as the goalkeeper coach for the Seleção and Liverpool (ENG). Born in Santa Rosa (RS), in 1966, he was revealed by Internacional and joined the club in 1985. At Colorado, he remained until 1990, a period in which he consolidated himself as one of the great goalkeepers in the country. With the prominence at the Gaucho club, he earned his first chances with the Seleção in 1988, a jersey he wore for 108 games until 1998, with 64 wins, 31 draws and only 13 losses. Throughout his career, he won the Copa América (1989 and 1997), Pan-American Games (1987) and was a silver medalist at the Seoul Olympics (1988), in addition to being called up for the 1990 and 1998 World Cups. READ MORE ++ What titles did Thiago Silva win in Europe before returning to Fluminense? ++ When will Thiago Silva debut for Fluminense? ++ Thiago Silva is back to Fluminense; check the details In his last World Cup with Brazil, his performance in the penalty shootout against the Netherlands, in the semi-finals, immortalized one of the most memorable narrations in the history of the Brazilian National Team. When he prevented a shot, Galvão Bueno narrated Taffarel’s save as follows: “Get out, get out, get out, it’s yours, Taffarel!” After his stint at Internacional, the goalkeeper moved to Parma (ITA), where he was a two-time Italian Cup champion (1991/92 and 2001/02) and a European Cup Winners’ Cup champion (1992/93). In his last season, he was loaned to Reggiana (ITA), the club for which he was called up for the 1994 World Cup. In 1995, Taffarel returned to Brazil to play for Atlético-MG. With the Galo, he lifted the Campeonato Mineiro (1995) and the Copa Conmebol (1997) trophies. He then moved to Galatasaray (TUR), where he built a beautiful history until 2001, winning the Turkish League (1998/99 and 1999/00), the Turkish Cup (1998/99 and 1999/00), the UEFA Cup (1999/00) and the UEFA Super Cup (2000). After leaving the big clubs, he returned to the Turkish team to work as a goalkeeper coach for seven seasons. Before retiring, Taffarel played for Parma until 2003. Remembering Zagallo Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach. Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story. -
The results Flamengo need to stay in the Libertadores after losing to Palestino
Flamengo lost 1-0 away to Palestino (Chile) in the Copa Libertadores and complicated their qualification to the round of 16. With two rounds to go, the Carioca team is third in Group E after one win, one draw and two losses, so they no longer have any margin for error. The only goal of the match played at the Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso stadium in Coquimbo was scored by Fernando Cornejo in the 63rd minute. The midfielder, who had come on five minutes earlier, connected a beautiful volley that found the back of the net after a corner kick clearance. READ MORE ++ What titles did Thiago Silva win in Europe before returning to Fluminense? ++ When will Thiago Silva debut for Fluminense? ++ Thiago Silva is back to Fluminense; check the details The victory left Palestino in second place with four points. The surprise leader is Bolívar (Bolivia) with a perfect score and one match less to play tomorrow against Millionarios (Colombia), who are at the bottom of the table with just one point. The top two teams qualify for the round of 16, so Tite’s team has to start earning three points to turn the situation around. The positive note is that the two remaining matches are at the Maracanã: on May 15 against Bolívar and on May 28 against Millionarios. On the other hand, Palestino, Flamengo’s main rival in the battle for qualification, will have to play their two remaining group stage matches away: on May 14 in Bogotá and on May 28 in the always difficult La Paz altitude. A concerning factor for the Carioca club is that if Bolívar win their match against Millionarios tomorrow, they will become unreachable at the top. Flamengo’s only chance of qualifying would be as the second-placed team, meaning they would face one of the group leaders in the round of 16. If they finish third, the 2022 Libertadores champion will drop down to the Copa Sudamericana. Remembering Zagallo Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach. Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.
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