Bravado 14 Posted March 21, 2017 League system State championships are organised by the respective football federations of each state. They run from late January to May. National championships are organised by the Brazilian FA (CBF). The Brazilian Serie A consists of 20 teams — the top six qualify for the Copa Libertadores (with the top four teams directly entering the group stage) and the bottom four are relegated into Serie B. The season runs from May to December. Wins by club: Palmeiras (9), Santos (8), São Paulo (6), Corinthians (6), Flamengo (5), Cruzeiro, Vasco da Gama, Fluminense (4), Internacional (3), Botafogo, Grêmio and Bahia (2), Atlético Mineiro, Guarani, Atlético Paranaense, Sport and Coritiba (1). The Brazilian Cup is a knockout competition played by 86 teams. The winner qualifies for the next year's Copa Libertadores. Nowadays it runs from March to November. Wins by club: Grêmio (5), Cruzeiro (5), Flamengo, Corinthians and Palmeiras (3), Fluminense, Vasco da Gama, Santos, Atlético Mineiro, Internacional, Sport, Criciúma, Juventude, Paulista, Santo André (1). Standings (2018) As of 13th April. ' Fanbase 1) Flamengo 16.5% 2) Corinthians 13.6% 3) São Paulo 7.9% 4) Palmeiras 5.6% 5) Vasco 4.5% 6) Cruzeiro 4% 7) Grêmio 3.3% 8) Santos 3.2% 9) Atlético Mineiro 2.8% 10) Internacional 2.6% 11) Bahia 1.8% 12) Fluminense 1.6% 13) Sport 1.5% Defending Champions Last year Corinthians clinched their seventh Brazilian and Cruzeiro won the Brazilian Cup for record-tying fifth time. Broadcasters BT Sport (UK and Ireland) Sportitalia (Italy) Movistar Fútbol (Spain) SIC Radical (Portugal) GOL TV (The Americas) beIN Sports (North Africa, Middle East and Oceania) 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 21, 2017 Great stuff, we now have a Peruvian and Brazilian football thread. I'd be tempted to start a Paraguayan football thread as I enjoy football from there when I have a chance to watch it but nah not into it a sufficient amount. Really hope Flamengo wins this year because of the 2 Peruvians, although I am Atletico Mineiro in Brazil. I fell in love with the 2013 team that had Ronaldinho, Bernard, Jo (in his prime) and Victor. Also would like Sao Paulo to do well. Christian Cueva is arguably the best player in the league alongside Lucas Pratto who is also a cracking player. Wondering how Rogerio Ceni will do as a manager. Surely not as bad as Bauza. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Bruce Almighty 2,946 Posted March 26, 2017 There is a player for Vasco da Gama called Pikachu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, HoneyNUFC said: There is a player for Vasco da Gama called Pikachu Yago Pikachu I believe is his name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berserker 1,313 Posted March 26, 2017 Bravadinho, long time no see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravado 14 Posted March 27, 2017 On 21/03/2017 at 0:19 PM, LaSambadeStGermain said: Really hope Flamengo wins this year because of the 2 Peruvians, although I am Atletico Mineiro in Brazil. I fell in love with the 2013 team that had Ronaldinho, Bernard, Jo (in his prime) and Victor. Also would like Sao Paulo to do well. Christian Cueva is arguably the best player in the league alongside Lucas Pratto who is also a cracking player. Wondering how Rogerio Ceni will do as a manager. Surely not as bad as Bauza. I don't believe São Paulo will do that well, but Flamengo will definitely be up there again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravado 14 Posted March 27, 2017 16 hours ago, HoneyNUFC said: There is a player for Vasco da Gama called Pikachu True though! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravado 14 Posted March 27, 2017 16 hours ago, Berserker said: Bravadinho, long time no see! Aye aye mate! All right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berserker 1,313 Posted March 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Bravado said: Aye aye mate! All right? Sim, e vc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, Bravado said: I don't believe São Paulo will do that well, but Flamengo will definitely be up there again. I don't have a clue on many of the Brazilians in this league (aside from the obvious ones, Dudu, Lucas Lima, Diego) but Sao Paulo have quality foreigners. Christian Cueva and Lucas Pratto are the best players in the league in their position and will have many goals between each other this season. I also liked what I saw from Buffarini in the 2014 Libertadores. They seem to have a lack of depth though. Andres Chavez can score goals but he's limited overall, while Gilberto couldn't even do it in the MLS. If they take advantage of their quality I think they'll do fine. Sometimes quality over quantity is the way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Bruce Almighty 2,946 Posted April 20, 2017 That guy front left subtle mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,912 Posted May 27, 2017 switched on Vasco vs Fluminense while it was half-time in the Copa Del Rey and noticed Vasco have a player called Pikachu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,912 Posted May 27, 2017 should have read the thread, Harv mentions it as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 30, 2017 Chapecoense up top of the Brazilian first division at the moment and have looked good in the Libertadores. After the plane crash, they have done extraodinarily well at recruiting new players and staff. Fair play to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God is Haaland 584 Posted June 1, 2017 It's almost 3 years since the world cup. How has Brazilian football developed in the mean time? Are there new youth academies? Do the national teams (adults and youth) play modern systems now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Profesor 1,057 Posted June 1, 2017 3 hours ago, True Bender said: It's almost 3 years since the world cup. How has Brazilian football developed in the mean time? Are there new youth academies? Do the national teams (adults and youth) play modern systems now? Not much has changed. The national team is doing well under Tite but brazilian football remains a mess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravado 14 Posted June 15, 2017 On 2017-6-1 at 7:08 PM, True Bender said: It's almost 3 years since the world cup. How has Brazilian football developed in the mean time? Are there new youth academies? Do the national teams (adults and youth) play modern systems now? Not really, things haven't changed much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 23, 2017 What a volley from Diego to put Flamengo 1-0 up. A team with Trauco, Guerrero, Diego and Rever can't be doing this poorly in the league. Surely they'll kick on from here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 23, 2017 I chose the right game to watch. Paolo Guerrero with a hattrick and an assist in a 5-1 win over Chapecoense. What a top striker, seriously he's just having fun in Brazil. He can still cut it in Europe, his age will put teams off though and he's happy in Rio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 23, 2017 I could watch this for hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,912 Posted July 2, 2017 Flamengo vs Sao Paulo is on BT Sport 1 if anyone interested. Guerrero scored a lovely free-kick to make it 1-0. Made it look so casual and easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 2, 2017 I just turned it on. Dare I say it, but Paolo Guerrero is becoming one of the best free kick takers in the world. He's peaking right now. Germans will be left with their mouth open if they see how well he plays now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 2, 2017 Ended up being a dull game but Guerrero yet again was unplayable. Trauco had an OK game. Cueva was a bit better than his recent form suggests, he was denied on the line of a goal. Shame as that would have really helped his confidence. Rogerio Ceni is too inexperienced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,912 Posted July 9, 2017 Cruzeiro vs Palmeira about to start on BT Sport 1 if anyone interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,912 Posted July 9, 2017 43 year old left wing-back Ze Roberto is still going strong . He plays for Palmeiras. On a lesser note, Rafael Sobis also still playing and is even more lazier than he used to be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,912 Posted July 30, 2017 Corinthians vs Flamengo on BT Sport now. Corinthians top of the league, only conceded 7 goals and have not lost a game after 17 games. Flamengo in joint 4th with Palmeiras in the fight for automatic qualification to the Copa Libertadores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,912 Posted July 30, 2017 Former Everton and Man City striker Jo just scored his 10th goal of the season to put Corinthians 1-0 up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,912 Posted July 30, 2017 acrobatic equaliser for Flamengo from their centre-back. Too powerful for the keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 31, 2017 17 hours ago, Cannabis said: Jo should have done so much more with his career. Another one of the "wasted talent" brigade. I wouldn't agree with that to be honest. Sure he didn't live up to European standards, but he had a very good 2013 where he won the Copa Libertadores and scored a few in the confederations cup in Brazil. He got to play with Ronaldinho and looks like he's going to win another trophy. He's not been a seasonally consistent player, but when he stepped up, he's done well and he's won a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Cannabis said: That's South America though, where are his achievements in Europe? He failed on the big stage with Manchester City and Everton whilst not looking clever with CSKA Moscow or Galatasaray. He may have been a flop in Europe, and sure he's not world class or anywhere near a top player. Its still South America though. The standard may not be anywhere near what it once was these days but the Copa Libertadores is still a prestigious trophy as is the Brasileirao. He's got his chance to play for Brazil, did well in one tournament that the Selecao managed to win. Its the other half of the footballing world at the end of the day and he's quite a successful player here. Now, I'm not going to compare him to the following players as that would be silly, but Riquelme and Veron had their successes in South America (while also did well in Europe) and both were excellent players and showed that even in recent times, you don't have to play in Europe to be a great player. Paolo Guerrero is another. Jo isn't a great player, but he's a damn successful one and he's contributed to those trophies that he's won. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
