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GolTV signs with Kentaro and Torneos y Competencias to offer viewers wide coverage
Whether it's the Spanish La Liga or the Campeonato Paulista, the Gillette Brazil World Tour or the UEFA Europa League, GolTV has it covered!
It was announced on January 17 that GolTV and Kentaro have come to an agreement which will GolTV to broadcast Gillette Brazil World Tour games and top international soccer matches. Commenting on this feat, GolTV COO Rodrigo Lombello explained:“As all eyes turn to Brazil and excitement builds for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, this agreement allows GolTV to showcase premier friendly and qualifier matches, connecting fans and reinforcing that GolTV is the exclusive destination for those who are just as obsessed with soccer as us.”
In addition to the partnership with Kentaro, GolTV has signed an agreement with Torneos y Competencias. Constantino Voulgaris, executive vice president of programming and business development at GolTV, declared the following:
Brazil set to meet the United States, Mexico in upcoming friendly matches
The five-time world champions will face the hosts during a three-game U.S. trip in mid-2012.
The Brazilian Football Association (CBF) announced that the South Americans have confirmed five friendly matches against Bosnia, Denmark, the United States, Mexico and Argentina.The first match for the Selecao in 2012 will be against Bosnia in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, on February 28. Denmark will be Brazil's next opponents, with the fixture scheduled for May 26 in the German city of Hamburg.
Brazil will then travel to the United States, where they will take part in three relatively high-profile friendly matches. They will face the United States on either May 30 or 31 in Boston or Washington. The last time the teams met in 2010 Brazil cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Neymar and Alexandre Pato.
Arch-rivals Argentina and Brazil set to meet in high-profile friendly match in June
The South American rivals will fight for supremacy in the latest edition of the 'Derby of the Americas' at the MetLife stadium.
The Argentine Football Association confirmed on Tuesday that South American heavyweights Argentina and Brazil will lock horns in a high-profile friendly match in the United States on June 9.Widely regarded as the biggest international derby in the world, the one-off match will be staged at a fitting venue: the impressive $1.6 billion 83,000-capacity MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The match will serve both sides as preparation for the 2014 World Cup, which will be held in Brazil. While Brazil have already qualified for the tournament as being the hosts, Argentina will have to fight it out during the South American World Cup qualifiers for a berth in the finals.
Brazilian champions Corinthians aim to exploit Chinese market with Chen Zhizhao
Corinthians intend to expand into Asia with the signing of the promising Chinese striker.
Roberto de Andrade, the president of Corinthians, confirmed the signing of Chinese striker Chen Zhizhao, to reinforce the Brazilian champions for the 2012 Copa Libertadores."We have come to an agreement, with the player and with the club," declared De Andrade, in an interview with Sport TV.
Chen Zhizhao, 23, formerly of Nanchang Hengyuan, was purchased by Corinthians "to open the Chinese market," according to the president of the Brazilian club.
"To be able to open the market, first you need a Chinese player to be better known in China," said De Andrade, who explained that Corinthians plan to open a shop and to perform other promotional actions in the Asian country.
Brazil's 2002 World Cup winning goalkeeper Marcos retires at 38
The Palmeiras legend decided to call it a day after an accomplished 20-year career.
Marcos, the goalkeeper of Brazil's 2002 World Cup triumph in Korea/Japan, announced his official retirement from soccer at the age of 38."He reunited with friends and family and he said that his body indicated that it was time to call it quits," Cesar Sampaio, the director of Palmeiras, the only club that Marcos played for for the duration of his 20-year career, announced to the press.
Palmeiras affirmed that the goalkeeper will play a farewell match at some point of the year, but have yet to announce against which team. Next week the club will setup a press conference in which the player will explain his reason for retirement and what he plans for the future. In recent days Marcos admitted that he would like to remain at Palmeiras, but in a different role.
Corinthians vs Palmeiras Report
Corinthians lifted the Brazilian championship for the fifth time after fighting out a tense goalless draw with crosstown rivals Palmeiras on Sunday.
Brazilian giants Corinthians won their fifth Brazilian championship after fighting out a goalless draw with crosstown rivals Palmeiras at the Pacaembu stadium in Sao Paulo on Sunday. The title came on the same day as the death of Corinthians and Brazil soccer idol Socrates. Needing only a single point to guarantee themselves of the title on the final match day of the season, Corinthians did just this in a fiery derby that saw four men sent-off. Corinthians finished the season with 71 points from 38 matches, two points clear of closest rivals Vasco da Gama, who were held by Flamengo.
The match was played at a frantic pace, with Palmeiras coming closest to earning the three points when a Fernandao header struck the crossbar in the 71st minute. It was a typical derby, but its importance multiplied, as while Corinthians needed just a point to clinch the title, Palmeiras did their utmost to ruin their party.
Maradona mocks Pele’s fitness after “Neymar much better than Messi” comments
Diego Maradona has blasted his eternal foe, Pele, following the Brazilian’s claims that Neymar is much better and more complete than Argentina’s Lionel Messi.
“He took the wrong pill. Instead of taking the pill for before bedtime, he took his morning pill,” Maradona sarcastically told reporters on Thursday.“He got confused and he doesn’t know what he's saying... I suggest that next time he takes the right medication before he starts to speak, and that he changes his doctor.”
Last month, Lionel Messi revealed to France Football that Pele had not yet offered him the DVD he promised. The Argentine forward retorted to Pele’s claims in a calm manner, stating:
Pele believes "Neymar is better" than Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi
The outspoken Brazilian soccer legend rates Neymar higher than the blessed Argentine.
Brazilian soccer legend, Pele, shocked the press by stating that he believes his fellow countryman Neymar is a far more complete player than World Player of the Year Lionel Messi.Messi, who has won everything at a club level with FC Barcelona, is not only regarded as the best player in the world at the moment, but many believe he is up there with the very best of all time, including Pele and Diego Maradona. However, Pele disagrees with the masses, because he feels that Messi is not a complete player, like Santos prodigy Neymar.
"Making an individual comparison, I think Neymar is better, he's more complete, as he hits the ball with both feet, he can dribble on either flank, and can score goals," Pele declared to Globoesporte.
Brazil Serie A - Brasileirao Report: Week 37 (Nov 27)
The Brazilian championship will be decided on the final match day as Corinthians and Vasco da Gama both won dramatic encounters.
Brazilian league leaders Corinthians moved a step closer towards clinching their fifth Brazilian championship after edging Figueirense 1-0 in the penultimate round of matches on Sunday. Corinthians, with 70 points, would have won the league title had second-placed Vasco da Gama not scored an injury-time winner to dispose of Rio de Janeiro rivals Fluminense 2-1 in a dramatic encounter. Vasco, with 68 points, trail the league leaders, however, the owners of the title will be decided in the final round of matches next weekend.
Meanwhile, Flamengo and Coritiba are just one win away from joining Corinthians, Vasco, Fluminense and Santos in the 2012 Copa Libertadores after having won their respective matches on Sunday.
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Brazil Serie A - Brasileirao Report: Week 36 (Nov 19-20)
Super-sub Adriano snatched Corinthians a late victory over Atletico Mineiro that keeps them on course for the title.
Adriano came off the bench to score two minutes from full-time to give Corinthians a crucial 2-1 victory over Atletico Mineiro at the Pacaembu stadium on Sunday, a result that keeps them on track to win their fifth Brazilian championship. With 67 points from 36 matches, Corinthians have a two-point advantage over their nearest rivals Vasco da Gama, with 65 points, with only two rounds left in the Brasileiro.
Vasco beat Avai 2-0, but need Corinthians to slip-up in at least one of their remaining two league matches in order to have any chances of lifting the silverware come the season's end.
Meanwhile, Fluminense kept their title aspirations alive by moving within five points of the league leaders, after thrashing Figueirense 4-0 thanks in great part to a superb hat-trick from Fred.
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Brazil Serie A - Brasileirao Report: Week 35 (Nov 16-17)
Corinthians extended their lead at the top of the Brasileiro with a late win, while arch-rivals Palmeiras did them a favour in holding Vasco da Gama to a draw.
Corinthians are just a step away from clinching the Brazilian championship, after opening a two point lead at the top, courtesy of a 1-0 win over Ceara on Wednesday. The only goal of the match was converted by Peruvian striker Luis Ramirez ten minutes from full-time.With 64 points from 35 matches, Corinthians have a slight advantage over second-placed Vasco da Gama, with 62 points. Vasco were held to a 1-1 draw by Palmeiras, a result which drastically reduced their chances of lifting the silverware.
Meanwhile, Fred scored four times as Fluminense edged Gremio 5-4 in an absolute thriller. With the win the Rio de Janeiro club still have an outside chance of lifting back-to-back championships.
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Egypt vs Brazil Report
Jonas scored twice to lead Brazil to a comfortable victory over Egypt in Doha on Monday.
Brazil defeated Egypt 2-0 in an international friendly match staged at the Ahmed bin Ali stadium in Doha on Monday. The Selecao put on a good display, ruining Bob Bradley's official Egypt debut by winning their fifth successive match.As was expected, Brazil dominated their opponents with free-flowing attacking soccer. Valencia striker Jonas put them ahead in the 39th minute when he tapped home a right-sided cross from Hulk that went across goal. The goal was Jonas' first for the Brazilian national team.
Jonas had another opportunity to double Brazil's lead just seconds after the restart, when he met a sublime through ball, before rounding goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy and shooting, but his effort was cleared off the line by Ahmed Hergazi.
Brazil Serie A - Brasileirao Report: Week 34 (Nov 12-13)
Corinthians and Vasco da Gama remain tied for the Brazilian league after important victories.
Corinthians and Vasco da Gama have opened a five-point cushion ahead of the chasing pack after claiming crucial victories on Sunday, against Atletico Paranaense and Botafogo, respectively. With only four rounds remaining in the Brazilian championship both teams, with 61 points a piece, are expected to fight one another for the trophy.Meanwhile, Fluminense, Botafogo and Flamengo missed out on the opportunity to move closer towards the league leaders, as all three Rio de Janeiro sides lost on the weekend. Figueirense, who have never won the championship, climbed into fourth-place with 56 points, the same number of points as third-placed Fluminense.
With such a short number of matches remaining in the Brasileiro, there is lots at stake, as while either Corinthians or Vasco seem destined to end up with the league title, there are also spots up for grabs for those teams that wish to participate in the 2012 Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana. Meanwhile, the scary race against relegation is also reaching its conclusion.
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Egypt vs Brazil Preview
Brazil will be after their fifth consecutive victory against African champions Egypt in Qatar.
Brazil will look for their fifth straight win when they take on Egypt in an international friendly match at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Qatar on Monday. Having beaten Gabon 2-0 in Libreville on Thursday, Brazil will face a much stiffer challenge against the African champions. Like against Gabon, Brazil coach Mano Menezes will field a second-string side which includes only European-based players, with such stars like Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso missing out, due to club commitments.
Although Brazil have yet to reach fifth gear, they have been in fine form in recent matches. Since the Copa America in July, where Brazil were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Paraguay, Menezes has made several changes to his squad, and against Egypt he will be testing players as he did against Gabon.
Gabon vs Brazil Report
Sandro and Hernanes get on score sheet as Brazil cruise past Gabon in one-sided friendly.
Brazil defeated Gabon 2-0 in an international friendly match that marked the opening of the D'Angondje stadium, the venue which will stage the final of the 2012 African Cup of Nations which will be co-hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.Despite fielding a below-strength side, Brazil dominated their opponents from the beginning to the end. After creating several clear-cut goal-scoring opportunities, Brazil finally went ahead in the 11th minute when Sandro scored from a right-sided Bruno Cesar cross.
Brazil managed to play exciting attacking soccer, even if the poor condition of the soaked surface made this very difficult. The five-time world champions dominated proceedings against the vulnerable Africans, and looked extremely dangerous each time they raced down the wings.
Cristiano Ronaldo is more complete than Lionel Messi - Brazil's Kaka
Since Cristiano Ronaldo clinched a century of goals at Real Madrid while Lionel Messi hit the 200-goal mark, the rivalry between both players has gone to a new level.
Messi and Ronaldo keep insisting that no individual battle exists between them. However, their claims apparently have no effect on the numerous football fans that constantly get involved in heated debates. As the two stars grow their numbers on the pitch, their rivalry intensifies. Kaka is the latest football personality to share his opinion on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi issue. Speaking during Kajuru Pregunta, the Real Madrid and Brazil ace explained his position:
“Messi is like an off road vehicle, but saying who is the best is not relevant as it all depends on what the team does collectively.
Gabon vs Brazil Preview
Brazil look to continue with their winning ways in the unveiling of Gabon's new African Cup of Nations stadium.
Five-time world champions Brazil travel to Libreville to take on hosts Gabon in an international friendly match that will celebrate the inauguration of the Stade d'Angondje, the 40,000 capacity stadium that will host the final of the 2012 African Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by the locals.Having lost only once in their last eleven outings, Brazil will try their best to continue with their impressive run of results, even if they will be without several of their key players, including the exciting Santos duo comprised of Paulo Henrique Ganso and Neymar. Brazil coach, Mano Menezes, solely opted to select foreign-based players for the friendly as he didn't want to affect the performances of clubs with the Brazilian championship reaching its exciting conclusion.
Injury denies Real Madrid’s Kaka from making Brazil national team return
Kaka will have to wait much longer before making his national team return. Along with Marcelo, the 29-year-old midfielder’s unavailability for Brazil’s upcoming friendly matches has been confirmed.
The last time Kaka defended his country’s colors on the pitch was back in 2010 when Brazil lost 2-1 to the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Since the start of this season, however, the Real Madrid player’s performances have been encouraging.“I had always said, and he was aware of it, that if he returned to form and he started to play regularly again, he would return to the team,” Brazil coach Mano Menezes told the press last month after announcing Kaka’s presence in the roster for November’s Gabon and Egypt match.
Responding to the news, the former AC Milan player left the following message on Twitter:
Brazil Serie A - Brasileirao Report: Week 33 (Nov 6)
Fluminense move within two points of the league leaders after beating Internacional.
Titleholders Fluminense took full advantage of the fact that league leaders Corinthians and Vasco da Gama both lost their games on the weekend, by beating 2-1 Internacional, a result that not only allowed them to jump from sixth to third-place, but it also enabled them to move within two points from the top of the table, with only five rounds remaining in the Brazilian championship.With 56 points, Fluminense would move into first-place with a win over America-MG on Saturday, provided that Corinthians and Vasco, with 58 points each, don't claim victories in their respective league matches against Atletico Paranaense and Botafogo.
Meanwhile, Flamengo remain close by in fifth-place with 55 points after thumping relegation candidates Cruzeiro 5-1. Botafogo find themselves with identical points as Flamengo, however, the fact that they have won two more matches than Flamengo this season means they slot one place above their city rivals.
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Real Madrid to land Neymar in July 2011 as a £53M deal is in place – report
It looks like Real Madrid have finally clinched victory in the race for Santos and Brazil’s adventurous kid, Neymar...
According to ESPNsoccernet, “a £53 million deal is in place” to materialize a transfer from Brazil to Madrid for Neymar. The total fee of the deal could reach £150 million considering the value of image rights and commercial agreements among other factors.“Neymar will be a Real Madrid player in July, but he is not going there any earlier. He has not signed a contract as yet,” a source told ESPN.
Current Santos player Neymar expressed his desire to join Chelsea at several occasions in the past. However, a switch to Barcelona seemed more likely. Earlier in September, as talks between Santos and Barca were reportedly unproductive for the Catalans, defender Dani Alves told the press: