logo
Botafogo players play 'Fifa Street' in US before Club World Cup📹

Botafogo players play 'Fifa Street' in US before Club World Cup📹

Yahoo10-06-2025
Botafogo players play 'Fifa Street' in US before Club World Cup📹
20 years ago, the gaming world was "shaken" by the release of "Fifa Street," which celebrated talent, style, and even the cunning that is characteristic of street football and freestyle around the world.
This Monday (9), Botafogo tugged at the nostalgic heartstrings of fans of the franchise by posting a video featuring defender Alexander Barboza and midfielder Marlon Freitas playing a casual match on a court in Los Angeles, USA.
Advertisement
In the video, the black-and-white captain—honoring the "legacy" of the "Fifa Street" stars—pulls off a humiliating nutmeg on an unsuspecting defender at Venice Beach, California.
The cultural exchange even included a mix of "altinha" (keepie-uppie) with basketball.
The event is part of the "Mundo Botafogo - Cultural Exchange", which Glorioso has been putting into practice in the USA.
2024 Libertadores champion, Botafogo is in Group B of the 2025 Club World Cup, alongside Atlético de Madrid, PSG, and Seattle Sounders.
Glorioso debuts in the tournament against the American team next Sunday (15), at Seattle Field.
Advertisement
After that, Botafogo faces PSG, the current Champions League champion, at the traditional Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, on Thursday (19).
And the Brazilian club wraps up its participation in the first phase against Atlético de Madrid, at the same stadium in California, on Monday (23).
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
📸 JEFFERSON BERNARDES - 2006 AFP
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

🥳 River celebrate: 10 years since Gallardo's first Copa Libertadores
🥳 River celebrate: 10 years since Gallardo's first Copa Libertadores

Yahoo

time5 hours ago

  • Yahoo

🥳 River celebrate: 10 years since Gallardo's first Copa Libertadores

Today marks a decade since the first Eternal Glory of the Doll as a millionaire coach. After having won the Sudamericana, the debt that Gallardo had was to conquer the Libertadores. And in 2015 he played a tournament where he struggled in the group stage, but in the knockout stages, he showed all his the round of 16, he got rid of Boca, in the quarterfinals Cruzeiro, in the semifinals Guaraní, and he played the grand final against Tigres from Mexico, where he won 3:0 in the return match. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Marcelo Endelli - 2018 Getty Images

West Ham 'reach verbal agreement' to complete fifth summer signing
West Ham 'reach verbal agreement' to complete fifth summer signing

Yahoo

time6 hours ago

  • Yahoo

West Ham 'reach verbal agreement' to complete fifth summer signing

West Ham 'reach verbal agreement' to complete fifth summer signing originally appeared on The Sporting News Brazilian goalkeeper John Victor set to join West Ham United as transfer nears final stages West Ham are not slowing down this summer. After adding defenders and a striker to Graham Potter's squad, the club is now closing in on its fifth signing — and this time, it's between the sticks. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers have reached a verbal agreement to sign goalkeeper John Victor from Brazilian side Botafogo. The 29-year-old is expected to replace veteran Lukasz Fabianski, who left the club earlier this summer. The deal is reportedly worth around €10 million, with personal terms already agreed. All that remains now is paperwork and a medical before the move is officially confirmed. Or as Romano would say — here we go... almost. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Who is John Victor? The potential new West Ham signing John Victor may not be a household name in England, but he's built a steady career across Brazil and Spain. Born in Sao Paulo, he started with Santos, made his pro debut in 2020, and later played for Internacional and Valladolid before moving to Botafogo. At Botafogo, he quickly became first-choice and impressed during the Club World Cup. Despite battling a muscle injury earlier this year, he recovered in time to feature in the Copa Libertadores and show his shot-stopping quality. In total, Victor has 85 appearances and 36 clean sheets for Botafogo. That's not bad for a guy who's often flown under the radar — or should we say, under the crossbar? West Ham had also explored moves for Zion Suzuki and Mads Hermansen, but it now seems they've found their man. With Alphonse Areola still at the club, fans might expect some healthy competition in goal — and maybe fewer heart-stopping moments from the backline. The deal isn't signed yet, but if all goes well, the Hammers will have a new man guarding the net very soon. Premier League news and related links Man Utd given 'opportunity' to sign Benjamin Sesko alternative after Newcastle transfer bid Manchester City prepare new lucrative contract offer for Rodri New Chelsea signing reveals his four strongest attributes

Aston Villa, Tottenham Receive Transfer Boost as Man Utd Rejected Chance to Sign PSG-Linked Attacker
Aston Villa, Tottenham Receive Transfer Boost as Man Utd Rejected Chance to Sign PSG-Linked Attacker

Yahoo

time8 hours ago

  • Yahoo

Aston Villa, Tottenham Receive Transfer Boost as Man Utd Rejected Chance to Sign PSG-Linked Attacker

Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović is attracting plenty of interest this summer, with PSG, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa all reportedly keeping a close eye on the Serbian international. Even though he's under contract until 2026, Juventus seem open to moving him, largely due to his hefty wages and the financial pressure they're putting on the club. PSG, meanwhile, are expected to revamp their front line, with both Randal Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos rumored to be available. CaughtOffside previously reported that PSG started tracking Vlahović earlier this year. Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked, potentially setting the stage for a bidding war. With only one year left on his deal after this season, Juventus could look to sell now rather than risk losing him for free in 2026. Are Manchester United out for PSG target? MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester United were offered the chance to sign Vlahović but chose to turn it down. In his latest column for CaughtOffside, journalist Alfredo Pedulla shared an update on the Serbia international's situation, suggesting the transfer saga could stretch into the final days of August. 'Dusan is waiting for the right opportunity, which I identified back in early June as being Milan,' Pedulla wrote. 'Nearly two months have passed, and we're still on that path. Of course, certain conditions need to be met (severance deal, affordable transfer fee and other possible factors), but it's still a live option. 'And there's an important detail: if you sign Vlahovic at the end of August, you save €2m net (around €4m gross) in wages for a couple of months. Definitely not small change. So, it's better to let Dusan's hourglass run out as much as possible.' CaughtOffside also reported last month that Newcastle United, Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest are all keeping tabs on the striker. It remains to be seen whether any of them hold off until late in the window in hopes of landing a better deal.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store