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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🏆 Atlético and Flu march on in the Sula, six Brazilians already knocked out
Only two Brazilian teams remain in the 2025 Copa Conmebol South American! Atlético-MG and Fluminense have secured their spots in the round of 16. It was a struggle, but Galo qualified by eliminating Atlético Bucaramanga, on penalties, this Thursday (24). Meanwhile, the Tricolor Carioca was the only Brazilian club to secure its spot directly in the round of 16. 🤔 What happened to the others? Bahia, Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Grêmio, Vasco, and Vitória were eliminated, either in the group stage or in the round of 16 playoffs, and were left behind. 🧐 Any surprises? Yes. Grêmio and Cruzeiro had strong, "cup-fighter" squads and high expectations, but they failed to advance. Corinthians also disappointed, both in the Libertadores and in the South American group stage. And now? Atlético and Fluminense carry Brazil's hopes in the tournament. The knockout stage promises to be exciting! Galo faces Godoy Cruz, while the Tricolor das Laranjeiras takes on América de Cali. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 Pedro Vilela - 2025 Getty Images
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Flamengo defeats São Paulo with dominant performance, maintains lead in Brazilian Serie A
Flamengo wins 2-0 over São Paulo at Maracanã Flamengo earned a 2-0 win over São Paulo in their latest Brazilian Serie A match, held at Maracanã. Goals were scored by Luiz Araújo in the 61st minute and Wallace Yan in stoppage time at 90+6'. Wallace Yan also received a yellow card in the 90+7' minute. São Paulo's Sabino was booked in the 26th minute. In terms of match events, Flamengo made an early substitution at the 8-minute mark, with Ayrton Lucas replacing Alex Sandro. Later, in the 52nd minute, Guillermo Varela replaced Ayrton Lucas. In the 67th minute, Jorginho was substituted out for another midfielder. Flamengo brought in Wallace Yan for Giorgian de Arrascaeta in the 83rd minute. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doctors Stunned: 46-Year-Old Mom Drops 3 Dress Sizes Without Dieting Health & Family CAN Undo Also read: Brazil football coach, ex-Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti sentenced to one-year jail term. Here's why São Paulo also made several substitutions. At the 63rd minute, Ferreira replaced Marcos Antônio. Damián Bobadilla came on for Pablo Maia, and Ryan Francisco replaced André Silva in the 81st minute. Live Events Lineups and tactical formations Flamengo used a 4-2-3-1 formation: Goalkeeper: Agustín Rossi Defenders: Wesley (later Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro Midfielders: Jorginho, Allan, Giorgian De Arrascaeta Forwards: Luiz Araújo, Gonzalo Plata, Bruno Henrique São Paulo deployed a 5-3-2 setup: Goalkeeper: Rafael Defenders: Alan Franco, Robert Arboleda, Sabino (with Ferraresi as an option), Cédric Soares Midfielders: Alisson, Marcos Antônio, Pablo Maia, Enzo Díaz, Oscar Forward: André Silva Also read: Liverpool permanently retire Diogo Jota's No. 20 jersey in unique tribute Match stats and league standings Flamengo dominated possession with 60 per cent compared to São Paulo's 40 per cent. Flamengo also led in shots (17 to 5), shots on target (6 to 0), passes (415 to 281), and pass accuracy (85 per cent to 83 per cent). Fouls were nearly even, with Flamengo committing 9 and São Paulo 8. Each team received two yellow cards. No red cards were issued. As of this match, Flamengo remains first in the league standings with 26 points from 12 matches (8 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss). Cruzeiro follows in second place with 24 points. Serie A standings and relegation outlook Bragantino (23 points), Palmeiras (22 points), and Bahia (21 points) round out the top five. Fluminense and Atlético Mineiro follow with 20 points each. São Paulo sits in 15th with 12 points from 13 matches. The bottom two are Juventude (8 points) and Sport (3 points), both in the relegation zone. Also read: Rose Lavelle scores on return as US women's football team thrashes Ireland 4-0 in friendly The qualification and relegation color codes in the standings are as follows: blue for CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage, orange for Libertadores qualifiers, green for Sudamericana group stage, and red for relegation. The match was held at Maracanã Stadium .
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Renato Portaluppi Leads Fluminense to Club World Cup Semis
BRAZILIAN soccer's ultimate showman Renato Portaluppi has transformed Club World Cup underdogs Fluminense from relegation battlers to giant-killers in three months, setting up a blockbuster semi-final with Chelsea on Tuesday. The charismatic 62-year-old, known as Renato Gaucho, has helped them defy the odds to knock out Champions League runners-up Inter Milan in the last 16 and Al-Hilal in the quarter-finals with his trademark extravagant guidance from the touchline. Portaluppi was one of Brazilian soccer's most popular and polarising figures before taking over a Fluminense team that had barely avoided relegation in the Brazilian league last year. Now his standing has grown stronger after guiding one of the tournament's biggest underdogs this far. The former striker, who scored almost 200 goals in a career spanning two decades, has never been short of confidence or controversy. A textbook egomaniac, Portaluppi once declared that he was 'better than Cristiano Ronaldo.' His playing heroics included scoring with his belly one of the most iconic goals in the country's history - the winner that gave Fluminense the 1995 Rio de Janeiro championship in a breathtaking 3-2 derby victory over Romario's Flamengo. The next morning, he graced the front page of Brazil's most popular newspaper wearing a crown with a sceptre in one hand and a ball in the other under the headline 'King of Rio.' A decade earlier, he was the hero of his childhood club Gremio, guiding them to their first Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup titles as a young player. From humble beginnings, he bought a house for each of his 11 siblings with the bonus he received. Libertadores double Over 30 years later, Portaluppi became the first Brazilian to adorn his living room with a Libertadores trophy as a player and another as a coach, guiding Gremio to the South American title in 2017 after winning the Brazilian Cup the previous year, and ending a 15-year title drought for his beloved club. But Portaluppi's career has been marked by dramatic ups and downs due to his strong personality and emotional outbursts. He was famously excluded from Brazil's World Cup squad in 1986 for allegedly leaving the training camp to go partying, and was later kicked out of Botafogo after organising a barbecue at his home for the opposition Flamengo squad after a humiliating defeat in the final of the Brazilian championship. A coach since 2000, Portaluppi is an exceptional motivator, which is arguably why he has experienced great success in knockout tournaments but has never claimed the Brazilian league, the big trophy that he has yet to win in his country. Portaluppi has been a great opponent of the latest trend towards having foreign coaches in Brazilian soccer, arguing that the clubs have more patience with outsiders, giving them more time to work. Critics say he improvises too much with his tactical schemes and does not put enough thought and study into his football. But Portaluppi has transformed Fluminense with an attacking 4-2-3-1 system and high-pressure style that he calls 'creating chaos', which has defined their campaign in the United States. He has Fluminense playing with a grit and determination they will display against Chelsea as they try to continue their improbable Club World Cup run.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Coach turns underdogs Fluminense into Club World Cup challengers
BRAZILIAN soccer's ultimate showman Renato Portaluppi has transformed Club World Cup underdogs Fluminense from relegation battlers to giant-killers in three months, setting up a blockbuster semi-final with Chelsea on Tuesday. The charismatic 62-year-old, known as Renato Gaucho, has helped them defy the odds to knock out Champions League runners-up Inter Milan in the last 16 and Al-Hilal in the quarter-finals with his trademark extravagant guidance from the touchline. Portaluppi was one of Brazilian soccer's most popular and polarising figures before taking over a Fluminense team that had barely avoided relegation in the Brazilian league last year. Now his standing has grown stronger after guiding one of the tournament's biggest underdogs this far. The former striker, who scored almost 200 goals in a career spanning two decades, has never been short of confidence or controversy. A textbook egomaniac, Portaluppi once declared that he was 'better than Cristiano Ronaldo.' His playing heroics included scoring with his belly one of the most iconic goals in the country's history - the winner that gave Fluminense the 1995 Rio de Janeiro championship in a breathtaking 3-2 derby victory over Romario's Flamengo. The next morning, he graced the front page of Brazil's most popular newspaper wearing a crown with a sceptre in one hand and a ball in the other under the headline 'King of Rio.' A decade earlier, he was the hero of his childhood club Gremio, guiding them to their first Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup titles as a young player. From humble beginnings, he bought a house for each of his 11 siblings with the bonus he received. Libertadores double Over 30 years later, Portaluppi became the first Brazilian to adorn his living room with a Libertadores trophy as a player and another as a coach, guiding Gremio to the South American title in 2017 after winning the Brazilian Cup the previous year, and ending a 15-year title drought for his beloved club. But Portaluppi's career has been marked by dramatic ups and downs due to his strong personality and emotional outbursts. He was famously excluded from Brazil's World Cup squad in 1986 for allegedly leaving the training camp to go partying, and was later kicked out of Botafogo after organising a barbecue at his home for the opposition Flamengo squad after a humiliating defeat in the final of the Brazilian championship. A coach since 2000, Portaluppi is an exceptional motivator, which is arguably why he has experienced great success in knockout tournaments but has never claimed the Brazilian league, the big trophy that he has yet to win in his country. Portaluppi has been a great opponent of the latest trend towards having foreign coaches in Brazilian soccer, arguing that the clubs have more patience with outsiders, giving them more time to work. Critics say he improvises too much with his tactical schemes and does not put enough thought and study into his football. But Portaluppi has transformed Fluminense with an attacking 4-2-3-1 system and high-pressure style that he calls 'creating chaos', which has defined their campaign in the United States. He has Fluminense playing with a grit and determination they will display against Chelsea as they try to continue their improbable Club World Cup run.
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Club World Cup team SACKS manager despite historic win as former Prem co-owner looks for new boss
He had led the club to a famous victory CUPSET Club World Cup team SACKS manager despite historic win as former Prem co-owner looks for new boss BOTAFOGO have sacked manager Renato Paiva just 48 hours after being eliminated from the Club World Cup. The Brazilian side were knocked out of the tournament in the last 16 by Palmeiras. 3 Renato Paiva has been sacked by Botafogo Credit: Getty 3 Botafogo were knocked out of the Club World Cup by Palmeiras Credit: Getty 3 They had beaten PSG in the group stages Credit: Reuters Paulinho scored the decisive goal in the 100th minute as the match finished 0-0 after 90 minutes. As a result, Botagofo have called time on Paiva's time in charge of the club. The decision by owner and former Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor was confirmed with a statement on social media on Sunday night. It read: "Botafogo announces that Renato Paiva is no longer the head coach of the first team. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL MILLIE DUMPED ME TOO Fresh twist in England ace Millie Bright's 'complicated' love life WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZN "The decision was communicated to the professional on Sunday night (29). "The club thanks Paiva and his assistants for their services rendered to the Glorioso in recent months - with special mention to the historic victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup, and the qualification for the round of 16 in the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil. "John Textor and the Football Department board are in the market searching for a new coach for the challenge of continuing on the path to titles, aiming for the bicampeonatos of the Libertadores and the Brasileiro, and the unprecedented Copa do Brasil title." Botafogo had qualified for the knockout rounds of the tournament after finishing second in Group B. The club famously beat Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain as well as the Seattle Sounders. This meant that the finished above LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid to make it through. More to follow... THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
