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The Brazilian champions welcome Cruz Azul to the Pacaembu stadium for what is expected to be a thrilling Copa Libertadores clash.

Enrique Meza, the coach of Mexican club Cruz Azul, believes that his side have good possibilities of reaching the knock-out stage of the Copa Libertadores ahead of their crucial clash with Brazilian champions Corinthians at the Pacaembu stadium on Wednesday.
The Mexicans lead Group 6 of the competition, and if they manage to pick up the three points in Brazil they will progress to the following stage of the competition.
"Nobody can determine who will qualify at this stage, we have a bit more of an opportunity, we have to play two away games and one at home, so by doing the math we can qualify, but nobody can celebrate a victory beforehand," affirmed Meza.
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.
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.
Carlos Tevez could be on his way back to Brazil, after the president of Corinthians claimed that they will make another offer for the player.

Andres Sanchez, the president of Brazilian league leaders Corinthians, affirmed that the club are preparing a new offer in an attempt to re-sign out of favour Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez. Corinthians, Brazil's wealthiest club, invested big-money in bringing the Argentine international to the Timao in 2005, and will do their utmost to count with the player's services for a second time.
"At the end of the year we will have another go, it won't be of 40 million (euros), but we will try something," declared Sanchez, during a press conference on Wednesday.
Sanchez assured that Corinthians "have sources to pay" and he outlined the fact that the fans will respond with larger turnouts (to matches) and from buying shirts.
Its’ all over! Flamengo have captured Ronaldinho and his €3M transfer from AC Milan was made official at 23:15 local time on Monday. Hard luck to Gremio (Ronaldinho’s childhood heroes), Corinthians and Palmeiras!
Flamengo Complete Transfer Of Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho’s contract at Flamengo is said to be a three-and-a-half year deal through which he will be receiving €130,000 per week. Reports say that Traffic and Olympikus (who are both investors) will be responsible for paying a part of the 30-year-old’s salary.
Last weekend, actually, AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani gave followers of the Ronaldinho transfer saga a clue concerning which of the 4 clubs in contention would most likely land the midfielder. At first, Gremio seemed to be winning the race but later on Flamengo always looked as the favourites to sign the former Ballon d'Or winner. In a short statement while talking to TV Globo, Galliani declared:
“I believe [that Ronaldinho] is 99.99% sure of joining Flamengo.”
The Ronaldinho transfer saga has been impacted by the player’s indecision over which club he must join. Gremio, Palmeiras, Corinthians or Flamengo? Ronaldinho remains hesitant at the disgust of living legend Pele.

“If he really loves Gremio, he should play there for free!” Pele told Globoesporte as he discussed about Ronaldinho’s transfer stories.
“He is set up for life already, right? That’s my opinion. I played a whole season [at Santos] for nothing,” the Brazilian superstar continued as he cited his 1974 season as an example.
“Santos were in financial ruins, and I gave them my salary to help the club.”
Pele is apparently extremely opposed to the current situation involving the ex-Barcelona play maker. Gremio are actually known to be the player’s boyhood idols as he is from Porto Alegre.