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        WHAT IS FORMER BRAZIL AND HULL CITY PLAYER GEOVANNI UP TO THESE DAYS

Geovanni made a real impact during his two seasons at Hull City, earning plaudits for some eye-catching performances. Geovanni, now 42, came through the ranks at Brazilian club Cruzeiro and was soon recognised as a player with a big future. Although his full potential wasn’t quite reached over his career, he certainly showed moments of brilliance at times.

After an impressive loan spell at America-MG while in Brazil, the big clubs came calling for his signature. Barcelona eventually secured his services but his time in Spain was to be a miserable one. The midfield playmaker only made 26 appearances in his two years at the Catalan club, scoring just once. Another successful loan period at Benfica got Geovanni back on the map, he eventually made the move permanent, winning three trophies and swiftly becoming a fan favourite. Continue reading ”        WHAT IS FORMER BRAZIL AND HULL CITY PLAYER GEOVANNI UP TO THESE DAYS”

CORINTHIANS EXIT COPA LIBERTADORES IN QUARTERS

Corinthians have crashed out of the Copa Libertadores at the hands of Brazilian rivalsFlamengoat the quarter-final stage. Corinthians came into the second leg quarterfinal clash with hostsFlamengoneeding a comeback after losing the first leg. In the end, they were beaten 1-0 byFlamengothereby exiting the competition via a 3-0 aggregate victory.

In the first leg on Wednesday, August 3, Corinthians had home advantage but they could not make it count after losing 2-0 to their Brazilian opponents. A goal in each half was enough to putFlamengoin a strong position ahead of the second leg. Uruguayan international midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored the opener with eight first half minutes left to play to give his team a slender lead at the end of the first 45 minutes. Gabriel sealed the win with the second Corinthians goal six minutes into the second half. Continue reading “CORINTHIANS EXIT COPA LIBERTADORES IN QUARTERS”

CORINTHIANS EYEING RETURN TO WINNING WAYS

Corinthians welcome Goias to the Neo Quimica Arena on Sunday with the hope of returning to victory ways this weekend after the draw with hosts Atletico Paranaense via a 1-1 scoreline. The two teams ended the game with ten men in what was a feisty encounter. Roger Guedes gave visitors Corinthians a first half lead before David Terens equalised for the hosts eight minutes from time. The two teams already had a man sent off by the time Terens scored the equaliserfor Atletico Paranaense.


As things stand, Corinthians are in second spot on the Brazilian Serie A table and three points off Palmeiras at the top of the table ahead of the visit of Goias on Sunday. Goiaswere beaten 2-1 at home by Internacional in midweek ahead of the game with Corinthians. Newly promoted team Goiasare one point and one spot above the relegation zone ahead of the Corinthians game. They had been on a run of five games without defeat in all competitions before facing Internacionalin front of their fans this week. Continue reading “CORINTHIANS EYEING RETURN TO WINNING WAYS”

CORINTHIANS, SAO PAULO IN LEAGUE SHOWDOWN

Corinthians and Sao Paulo are set to do battle in the league this season as they bid to continue their good start to the new league season in the Brazilian top flight. Corinthianshave a one-point lead at the Brazilian Serie A summit ahead of the home game against Sao Paulo on Sunday. On their part, Sao Paulo started the weekend in third spot ahead of the latest set of games in the Brazilian Serie A. Sao Paulo are two points adrift of Corinthians at the summit as far as the Brazilian top flight is concerned.


Sao Paulo have a good recent record against Corinthians ahead of their latest league meeting. They are unbeaten in their last five meeting with the last three games ending in victories for them. Continue reading “CORINTHIANS, SAO PAULO IN LEAGUE SHOWDOWN”

CABRAL SPEAKS ON FAILED CORINTHIANS MOVE

Fiorentina striker Arthur Cabral has spoken on his failed move to Brazilian Serie A outfit Corinthians in the last transfer window. Cabral came close to signing for Corinthians last month, but the transfer could not be completed.

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In an interview granted while he was in Florence, Italy earlier on Thursday, Cabral stated why the Corinthians transfer didn’t see the light of the day. During the chat with Rafael Reis’ Blog, the attacking talent said that he wanted to return to his country during the winter transfer window. According to him, he didn’t say no to Corinthians as he was open to going back to Brazil.
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ARSENAL QUOTED £22m FOR STRIKER TARGET

Internacional striker Yuri Alberto has been reported as an Arsenal target and the Premier League heavyweights might need to pay as much as £22m to sign himaccording to the latest news coming out of the media.

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Former Corinthians midfielder Edu Gaspar is the technical director at Arsenal and he knows the Brazilian market. To this effect, the former Corinthians of Brazil star has set his sights on securing the transfer of Yuri Alberto from Internacional in his native Brazil. Edu was part of the Arsenal squad that went through the whole of the 2003/04 Premier League season without a single defeat and he has been heavily involved in the recruitment at Arsenal over the last two years.
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HOW WILL WILLIAN PERFORM FOR CORINTHIANS?

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Former Arsenal star Willian has already completed his desired move away from the Emirates Stadium and is now a Corinthians player but a lot has been talked about whether or not he will be as important as he should for the Brazilian Serie A outfit. Willian found himself sliding down the pecking order at Arsenal and was told that he would need to leave the club to look for another club as he would no longer get himself any more game time. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta already insisted that he was interested in making use of young, hungry, and vibrant players and was ready to get rid of the older ones in the squad. He already let go of Mesut Özil and David Luiz, and Willian was just another player he was keen to take off his books.

With Willian axed from Arsenal, the Gunners saved a lot of money in wages that would have been paid to the former Chelsea star. At his unveiling as a new Corinthians player, Willian revealed that he knew from the first few weeks as an Arsenal player that he would not be having a successful stint there. He said that after the first set of training sessions he had at the club, he knew that some things weren’t right and that he told his agent that he needed to move away from the north London club. Continue reading “HOW WILL WILLIAN PERFORM FOR CORINTHIANS?”

CORINTHIANS MAINTAIN UNBEATEN RUN AGAINST INTER

Corinthians are now unbeaten in the last 12 games at home to Internacional in the Brazilian league after the two teams shared the spoils in the latest meeting at the weekend. Corinthians needed a late goal from striker Jo to rescue a point against Internacional at home.

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The two teams met at the Neo Quimica Arena inItaquera with Edenilson giving the visitors the lead from the penalty spot with five minutes left to play in the first half of the game which is one of the matches in the ninth round of the Brasileirao this season. Internacional were awarded a controversial penalty and Edenilson stepped up to convert and give his team a 1-0 lead at the break.
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CORINTHIANS APPOINT NEW MANAGER

Brazilian football giants Corinthians have confirmed the appointment of a new manager until the end of next year. Corinthians have secured the return of Brazilian tactician Sylvinhoto the club as the new manager and the 47-year-old has signed a deal that will take him at the club until the end of 2022.

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Sylvinho won several trophies for Corinthians as a player before he returned to the club as a technical assistant in 2013. During his time as a Corinthians player, Sylvinho won the 1995 Copa do Brasil and the 1998 Campeonato Brasileiro. In addition, he also won three Campeonato Paulistao at the club in 1995, 1997 and 1999.
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CORINTHIANS LOSE UNBEATEN RUN TO FERROVIARIA

Brazilian Serie A giants Corinthians have lost their unbeaten run to Ferroviaria after they were beaten 2-1 in a Campeonato Paulista clash on Tuesday night.

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The result ended a run of 10 games without defeat for Corinthians since the 1-0 defeat at the hands of Santos in the middle of February.
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