So Brazil’s U-17 coach, Lucho Nizzo paid a visit to the Arsenal’s Brasileiros yesterday (including Eduardo da Silva, who is now effectively a Croat….but they still love him the same!). He was apparently invited to England by his former U-15 prodigy, Denilson. The official purpose of his trip was to learn more about Arsenal’s working methods. We all know that the REAL reason Uncle Lucho came was for a taste of the infamous Brazilian soup prepared by Gilberto Silva before he left for Greek shores. Admiti-lo!
So the Messiah netted two goals (and we all know he is still the undisputed SuperStar) but everyone, please put your hands together for Bobojan who also scored in Barca’s demolition of Stuttgart last night! Buen trabajo, muchacho. Tiempo de helados!
And although the official instructions were for Messi “not to get the ball”, you know this is wishful thinking on Christian Gross’s part. Join the wagon, Gross! He ain’t gonna pass it to you, anyway, so might as well just give up and enjoy a mojito on the house.
So your favourite Brazilian Great who is approaching retirement soon aka Ronaldo Lima has gotten himself into another funny mess again. In a flight he boarded that was heading to Bogota last week, he complained that the sandwiches on board were a “misery”. Shortly after that, the flight attendant (accidentally, we’re guessing) passed him some lasagna that was meant for the pilot. “I pay a hundred real for you to leave this lasagna here,” instructed Ronaldo. The flight attendant refused and Ronaldo ended up only with the sandwich!
via Ego/AP
Jan 05 2010
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Ah, someone’s ego has been bruised! And it’s none other than your favourite Cabezazo or headbutter, Materazzi!! Since he’s merely shaking his legs at Inter these days, all talk of the World Cup is practically irrelevant to him. Well, not like the tournament needs a crying circus anyway.“I know where I will be on June 11, the day of the first match of the World Cup: in my trailer traveling in America. I will not be watching the tournament (and I do not know the time (of the matches),” Materazzi declared to La Repubblica. Run along then, Cabebazo!
So Tio ThunderThighs, better known as Roberto Carlos was unveiled as an official Corinthiano alongside his own figurine yesterday. At least the figurine looked more tolerant than the man himself. Anyway, tio will now play alongside his best friend from 2002, Ronaldo Lima… and they will now proceed to spend more weekends watering plants together. “Ronaldo is not my friend, he is my brother. I lived longer with him than with my own family,” ThunderThighs said. He then added : “Listening to this mass (of people) screaming my name is creepy. The reward will be given on the field.”
Here’s another classic New Year’s eve Crackòvia episode. This one features the characters of Guti and Ramos ringing in 2010 by eating 12 grapes, dancing to techno (as usual) and dressing up in… cloaks! Espanyol’s Raul Tamudo (the same character who played Leo Messi) also enforced this tradition on his guests, Nakamura and goalie, Carlos Kameni. And if you observe Tamudo’s sofa lining carefully, it’s draped with a Real Madrid banner!
You’ve seen him flop at Bayern… but did you see the Luca Toni Going Away party that he threw before his move to Roma? Here it is! With plenty of booze and a light-headed Ribery. At least his new Roma boss, Ranieri Doubtfire loves him. “He is in better shape than I expected. He will now play against Cagliari. Roma is different with Luca Toni,” he declared.
via Reuters, TV3 and Gazetta dello Sport
This Flamengo victory reminds me of our amiga, Ana, who is now back in Brazil for the holidays. “Why do you support Sao Paulo? Only geeks support Sao Paulo. Like the fat, white men who wear ties. I love Flamengo… Flamengo is my team!” she once declared. Yes, but we don’t have Churrasco Kings like Adriano and neither do we need to hit every samba school in the nation!
Anyway, the most supported club in Brazil are now one match away from their first Brasileirao title since 1992. After goals from Zé Roberto and Léo Moura in yesterday’s own clasico against Corinthians, they only need to beat Gremio next weekend to secure the trophy. Ah, President Lula must be crying but este é o futebol. Check out the fans below who were all excited about welcoming home their heroes at the airport!
Palmeiras-Corinthians will forever always remind us of that louco Brazilian film, Romeo and Juliet Get Married where the characters come from a family of opposing hardcore supporters. They would’ve loved result in yesterday’s 2-2 draw! Ronaldo Lima scored a double for the Timao while Danilo and Maurício did the favour for Palmeiras. All the goals came in the first half.
In the other game, Nilmar’s former team, Internacional, were unable to pull off a victory against Botafogo. They were down 0-1 in the second minute when Juninho struck for the visiting side. However, Inter still think they can win the Championship.
“It’s no use trying to make excuses. We do not play well. We conceded a goal early. We had a lot of pressure from the fans. We have to recognize that everyone fought to the end to try to break even and turn the game,” said coach Mário Sérgio. Well, at least their fans know how to turn the heat up…literally!
That mop of hair Riquelme is smoldering belongs to none other than the Messiah. Obviously times have changed and one year on, no one would have anticipated his fall out with The Dona. And and if the rumours are true, Riquelme will be joining the Timão gatos at Corinthians next season. It’ll be pretty cool to see him with Ronaldo Lima… maybe even better than watching Veterans Football F.C that Milan are offering now!
“Corinthians called my representative several times,” Riquelme told Ole. “I don’t know if I’ll be contacting the club, but I’m right here. I have an important year ahead and want to do the best I can (for Boca). Let’s see if I am lucky to be champion again and after June 30, we’ll see what we’ll do.” Anyway, the rumored sum is believed to be U.S.$5 million a season and don’t worry, this does not include a large payout to Tevez’s shady agents.
That chica on the extreme right has such a classic facial expression! “UGH” is all she can manage… after all, why is it always so difficult to find hardcore mujers at the front (unless it’s the World Cup). Let’s start a trend, shall we?!
Anyway, the much-awaited Paulista derby between Corinthians and Sao Paulo ended up in a 1-1 draw and Fattynaldo opened the scoring in the 20th minute. He’s arguably the Timao’s lucky charm because he has never lost a game for Corinthians in five classic encounters. The tricolor fought back in the second half with Dagoberto, Hernanes and Borges exchanging passes to squeeze in an equalizer. At the same time, Corinthians created more space for counter-attacks but they couldn’t stop Washington from scoring in the 24th minute of the second half.
Ya’ll over there… hiding by the corner of the room… don’t be shy! Let’s all help O Fenômeno celebrate his 33rd birthday with his wife Bia Anthony in tow. Unfortunately, Hello Kitty wasn’t invited to the Club Royal in São Paulo, though and neither were his Corinthians teammates. How rude! Instead, Brazilian A-Listers like Luciano Huck, Angélica and Wanessa Camargo joined in the celebrations. Boring… they should’ve headed to the amusement park instead.
Anyway, Bia is four months pregnant with Ronaldo’s third son. Desculpe, but no one is as adoravel as his first son, Ronald. They actually named him after Ronald McDonald.
via Ego
Her team may be at the bottom of the Brasileirao table but Sport Club’s Wanessa Matos is this year’s newly elected Musa do Brasileirão after winning 55% of the votes! The annual “beauty pageant” is held alongside the Brasileirao and every team in the league submits their own beauty queen.
Wanessa defeated Corinthians’ Siara Pacheco, Santos’ Thalita Wagner and Goiás’ Lucilene Ceatano in a series of ‘challenges’ to take the crown. Last year’s winner was Palmeiras representative, Ariane Gonzalez. “I’m so happy, I don’t even know what to say!” exclaimed Wanessa, 22, after winning. Watch the finals below.
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Oh… you can always count on the Corinthians fans to go all out every week! By that, we mean carrying black balloons and body slamming amidst the sticky crowd. Wouldn’t you like to be there, futbolitas?
Anyway, the Timão fought to a 3-3 draw against Botafogo yesterday and it seemed like the referee left his brains at home. There was an apparent hand ball in a Botafogo goal and Corinthians had a dodgy penalty ruled in favour of them. Dentinho scored a double for Corinthians while Andre Lima’s handball was allowed.
In another match, Palmeiras defeated Internacional 2-1 thanks to the brilliant Diego Souza. Unfortunately, it’s a sad day because Sao Paulo lost their second spot place to Goais after their loss to Atletico Paranaense. This ends our seven-match winning streak. Damn!!!
Not that it’s any surprise (tipo is like a baby making machine, sim?) but Ronaldo Lima is about to become a father for the third time. His wife, Bia Anthony, just gave birth to daughter Maria Sofia eight months ago!
“It was a surprise as we don’t know the sex of the baby yet and we haven’t discussed names. Ronaldo is a wonderful father,” Bia said.
At least Bia has decided on one thing – the fact that the birth will be all-natural. “It’ll be done normally, without anesthesia. I believe that cesarean section should be used only as a last resort. “
As for Ronaldo, he was less willing to share details of his new kid. He said :“Everyone knows that I do not like to talk about my private life. This is a personal matter. It is true that we’re expecting a child and (it’s) is a wonderful thing.”
Boca’s homeboy, Riquelme has insisted that he’s not going anywhere despite reports linking him to Corinthians. Still, he’d love to play alongside Ronaldo Lima (yes, the same man who was greeted by 100 tranvestites at Rio’s airport. Never mess with these folks – ever!)
“Corinthians did not contact me. As always, I (believe) that Corinthians should say something and if (Boca) gives (me) permission, I will talk. Anyone would be motivated to play alongside Ronaldo, but (Boca Juniors) is my home and I have an important season ahead. I am very happy here and want to win titles,” he declared.
The Apertura kicks off next month.
Oh Ronaldo, he makes it so easy for us sometimes! Anyway, mano has spoken up about CR’s arrival at Madrid and why you should believe in Adriano Barbecue Chips again.
“In my case and that of Adriano, we both made history in the field. So, when we do something wrong, everything gets blown out of proportion. But who has never failed at work or arrived late? Flamengo should protect him more. Adriano still has a lot to give to football. He is a great player and will be crucial for the team,” said Ronaldo
On his counterpart of the same name, Greaseano, he said : “Comparisons are inevitable. Cristiano Ronaldo is writing his own story. I already did and I still doing in Corinthians. Let let him enjoy this moment. “
“This is the second most important era of galacticos and there’s a strong command. I played well in the first year and second half of the next. It is not easy to have a team full of stars,” he admitted.
That’s President Lula holding up the Copa da Brasil 2009 trophy and wearing the Corinthians sash at the Presidential palace yesterday! He’s a noted fan of the Timao and was notably delighted at the chance to hold the cup. “I don’t envy you… those who are not fans of Corinthians,” he said. Later, Lula joked with Jorge Henrique, saying he looked like Romário.
Anyway, the president and Ronaldo had a private conversation where he asked the player if he planned a return to Europe at the end of the year. The president’s second assistant said Ronaldo declared that his “cycle” in Europe had ended.
Prez Lula for the win!
Andre Santos must be feeling like he’s on Cloud Nine after winning two trophies in the span of three days! Although we can’t say that he wasn’t all that spectacular for the selecao on Sunday, winning again within the same week must feel great.
Anyway, Corinthians are officially Copa do Brasil champions after a 2-2 draw against Internacional yesterday. Andre scored the second goal after his companheiro Jorge Henrique slotted in the opener in the 19th minute. Inter’s Alecsandro scored twice but was unable to change the 4-2 advantage the Timao had prior to the match.
Enjoy the video of the celebrations below!
¿Que hubo amigos?! We’re back with some Brasileirao highlights from the weekend’s games! Corinthians (who failed in their quest to sign Guti. Really?) defeated Barueri 2-1, thanks to goals from Souza and Jean. Ronaldo Lima was rested in the game due to a muscle injury he picked up. He’s likely to barbecue be rested for Wednesday’s Brazilian cup game against Vasco.
Unfortunately, Santos reduced Fluminense to batter thanks to a 4-1 victory at the Maracana. Well, fluzão had better believe that they made a good investment in Adriano – something we know you are struggling to believe.
Gremio (see below) also defeated Botafogo 2-0 at the Olimpico stadium and the game saw the debut of new coach Paulo Autuori while Internacional came away with a 1-0 victory away at Goiás thanks to a goal from Taison.
Why so serious, Neymar? Well, it must be the fact that Santos only managed a 3-3 draw against Goiás at home in the Brazilian championship yesterday. Pele was present in the stands and they probably placed the microphones near him so he could out talk the commentator. Immense pressure all around!
In another game, Internacional handed victory on a plate to Palmeiras, thanks to goals from Danny Morais and Argentinean midfielder Andres D’Alessandro. The substitute scored the second goal thanks to his left-footed shot near the penalty box to make it 2-0. Watch the goals below!
Defending champions Sao Paulo came back from their opening defeat with a 2-2 draw against Atletico Paranaense at the Morumbi stadium. Elswhere, Botafogo held an exasperated Ronaldo to a goaless draw against his team, Corinthians.
Our favourite part has to be when all the players unzip their tracksuit jackets to reveal the new kits in unison. They must’ve spent some time rehearsing and synchronizing everything. Caras even forgot that they were playing Internacional on the same day!
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