John Kennedy scores to give Brazil’s Fluminense maiden Copa Libertadores title against Boca Juniors

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Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

China Daily

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

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Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Barcelona’s Bonmati win FIFA Best awards

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Barcelona’s Bonmati win FIFA Best awards

Al Jazeera

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was named the men’s player of the year at the world football governing body FIFA’s The Best awards, where Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continued to clean up in the prizes for women’s soccer. 🏆 — FIFA World Cup December 17, 2024 Vinicius echoed those sentiments in an Instagram post, where he took a thinly disguised …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ronaldo to run for Brazilian football federation presidency

The Independent

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Vinícius Júnior and Aitana Bonmati win FIFA best player of the year awards

Associated Press

DOHA, Qatar — Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior finally got his hands on a big global player award on Tuesday. Vinícius was named the men’s player of the year at the FIFA’s “The Best” awards, where Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continued to clean up in the prizes for women’s soccer. No one is going to tell me who I should …

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1 month ago

Copa Libertadores champion Botafogo wins its first Brazilian league title since 1995

The Hindu

Copa Libertadores champion Botafogo had another big reason to celebrate Sunday as the club beat Sao Paulo 2-1 to win its first Brazilian league title since 1995. Botafogo won the title for the third time with 79 points in 38 matches to finish six points ahead of runner-up Palmeiras. Jefferson Savarino scored the first goal for host Botafogo in the …

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Novak Djokovic presents Copa Libertadores trophy before Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro final

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1 month, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic presents Copa Libertadores trophy before Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro final

The Hindu

Novak Djokovic made a surprise appearance during the Copa Libertadores final at Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos Aires on Saturday. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, brought the trophy to the field in a ceremony before the summit clash between Botafogo and Atletico Mineiro. READ | Ten-man Botafogo beats Atletico Mineiro to win maiden Copa Libertadores title Djokovic is …

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Ten-man Botafogo beats Atletico Mineiro to win maiden Copa Libertadores title

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ten-man Botafogo beats Atletico Mineiro to win maiden Copa Libertadores title

The Hindu

Botafogo won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in its history with a 3-1 victory over fellow Brazilians Atletico Mineiro on Saturday. The 120-year-old Botafogo, the Rio club which has won the Brazilian championship twice, has a rich history, including producing greats such as World Cup winners Garrincha, Didi, Nilton Santos and Mario Zagallo. Midfielder Gregore was shown a …

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1 month, 1 week ago

10-man Botafogo wins its first Copa Libertadores title

Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Botafogo overcame playing with 10 men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final at Monumental de Nunez Stadium on Saturday. Eduardo Vargas headed Mineiro’s only goal in the 46th while Junior Santos, the top scorer in the Copa Libertadores with 10 goals, capped Botafogo’s historic …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Textor eyes rare soccer triumph as Botafogo faces Atletico Mineiro in Copa Libertadores final

Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES — Brazilian team Botafogo could give owner John Textor his biggest soccer success yet if it beats Atletico Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday. If Botafogo wins, Jorge would join his compatriots Jorge Jesus and Abel Ferreira as European coaches with a Copa Libertadores title. The Belo Horizonte-based club won its first and only Copa Libertadores …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Bitter End to Marcelo's Comeback: A Heated Showdown on the Fluminense Pitch

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Marcelo's Fluminense contract is terminated after a dispute with coach Mano Menezes during a match against Grêmio. The incident took place in the final moments of the game when Marcelo and Menezes were seen exchanging heated words on the sideline. The club and Marcelo decided to mutually terminate his contract.

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina’s River Plate and Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro to meet in Copa Libertadores semifinals

Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO — Argentina’s River Plate and Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro will face off for a place in the final of the Copa Libertadores, which is scheduled to take place in Buenos Aires on Nov. 30. River Plate eliminated Chile’s Colo Colo 2-1 on aggregate after a 1-0 home win on Tuesday. Atletico Mineiro advanced on Wednesday after beating local …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Atlético Mineiro elimina al campeón Fluminense y enfrentará a River en semifinales de Libertadores

Associated Press

Un doblete del suplente Deyverson condujo el miércoles al Atlético Mineiro hacia la victoria por 2-0 ante Fluminense, para clasificarse a las semifinales de la Copa Libertadores. En la Arena MRV de Belo Horizonte, Atlético Mineiro fue claro dominador del compromiso y logró la clasificación a los 88 minutos con el segundo tanto de Deyverson, que remató en el área …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Peñarol sorprende a Flamengo en Maracaná y toma ventaja en cuartos de final de Libertadores

Associated Press

Con una exhibición de orden defensivo y velocidad en las transiciones, Peñarol derrotó el jueves 1-0 a Flamengo en el partido de ida de los cuartos de final de la Copa Libertadores. La noche se empezó a complicar para el equipo carioca — que ganó en 2022 el último de sus tres títulos de Libertadores — antes del primer cuarto …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Campeón Fluminense toma ventaja ante Atlético Mineiro en cuartos de final de Libertadores

Associated Press

Con un gol de Lima a tres minutos del final, Fluminense venció el miércoles 1-0 al Atlético Mineiro en el encuentro de ida de los cuartos de final de la Copa Libertadores. En el estadio Maracaná de Río de Janeiro, donde Fluminense obtuvo en noviembre su primer título del torneo regional, los locales tomaron ventaja antes de afrontar la revancha …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Campeón Fluminense supera en penales a Gremio y avanza a cuartos de final de la Copa Libertadores

Associated Press

BOGOTÁ — El arquero Fabio atajó dos disparos y condujo el martes a Fluminense hacia la victoria 4-2 en la tanda de penales ante Gremio, que le permitió al club de Río de Janeiro avanzar a cuartos de final de la Copa Libertadores. En el tiempo reglamentario, Fluminense se impuso 2-1 e igualó la llave de octavos de final tras …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Gremio remonta ante Fluminense en inicio de octavos de final de Libertadores

Associated Press

BOGOTÁ — Con dos goles del lateral Reinaldo da Silva en tres minutos, Gremio venció el martes 2-1 a Fluminense en el partido que abrió la ronda de octavos de final de la Copa Libertadores. El Tricolor reaccionó tras encajar un tanto de Lima poco antes de cumplirse una hora del encuentro y remontó con los goles de Reinaldo en …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Uncanny similarity: Messi’s injury and Argentina’s Copa America win evoke memories of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro victory

Live Mint

Lionel Messi had to leave the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia early in the second half due to an ankle injury. The South American team lifted the Copa America 2024 trophy after Lautaro Martínez scored the sole goal of the match at the 112th minute in Extra Time. Lionel Messi secured his 45th senior trophy with Argentina, surpassing …

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6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada

The Hindu

Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, helping defending champion Argentina beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday night and into the Copa America final. Julian Alvarez put the Albiceleste ahead in the 22nd minute and Messi redirected Enzo Fernandez’s shot off the face of goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau in the 51st. Trying to string together championships in …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Vinícius Júnior scores twice to lead Brazil to 4-1 win over Paraguay in Copa America group stage

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Vinícius Júnior scored two first-half goals to lead Brazil to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night and put itself in position to advance out of Group D in the Copa America. “He was dynamic.” Sávio also scored a first-half goal for Brazil and Lucas Paquetá scored on a penalty kick in the second half. Yellow …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Lautaro Martinez's Dramatic Last-Gasp Winner Against Chile Sends Lionel Messi's Argentina Into QF — WATCH

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Copa America 2024: Argentina defeated Chile 1-0 in their second group stage match, as the reigning champions of South America became the first team to qualify for the quarter finals of Copa America 2024. pic.twitter.com/KjUKaYRI9T — CONMEBOL Copa América™️ ENG June 26, 2024 Argentina, however, managed to break the deadlock via Lautaro Martinez, as he managed to scuffle in the …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Messi, Vinicius, Nunez among top stars to watch out for

The Hindu

The 48th edition of the Copa America will get underway on June 20 with the USA set to host the tournament. Having led his country to the Copa America 2021 title and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Argentine skipper has proven his mettle at the international level. | Photo Credit: MICHAEL REGAN/Getty Images Liverpool’s striker Darwin Nunez will lead …

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8 months ago

Thiago Silva set to return to Fluminense when Chelsea contract expires

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil’s Romario returns to training at age 58, scores twice

The Hindu

Brazilian soccer hero Romario returned to training on Thursday at age 58, almost two decades after he retired from the sport, and needed just a few minutes to show he remains a prolific scorer. The 1994 World Cup winner turned politician netted two goals as he practiced with much younger players at struggling Rio de Janeiro club America, of which …

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1 year ago

Brazil confirm Dorival Junior as new head coach to lead the team to the 2026 World Cup after sacking interim boss Fernando Diniz following just two wins in first six qualifiers

Daily Mail

Brazil have had a poor start to World Cup qualifying, winning two of their first six Dorival Junior has been officially appointed Brazil coach, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Wednesday. Brazil are sixth in the South American World Cup qualifying standings after winning only two of their six games and suffering three defeats. Dorival Junior quit as coach of …

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1 year ago

Brazil looks to Junior for new direction

China Daily

RIO DE JANEIRO — Sao Paulo FC boss Dorival Junior will be the new coach of the Brazilian national team, the club said Sunday, after Fernando Diniz was fired by the five-time world champion following a string of losses. "It's a personal dream come true," the 2023 Copa do Brasil-winning coach said in a statement posted by Sao Paulo on …

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1 year ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2023: Manchester City demolish Fluminense to win first title

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Pep Guardiola also made history as the first coach to lift the Club World Cup on four occasions and with three different clubs after previously winning the competition twice at Barcelona and once in charge of Bayern Munich. Manchester City won the Club World Cup for the first time to end 2023 with five trophies after a 4-0 win over …

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1 year ago

Man City cruises past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023

The Hindu

Manchester City was just too good and a bit lucky for overmatched Fluminense in the Club World Cup final by winning 4-0 and taking a fifth title in 2023 on Friday. It gave City a first Club World Cup title and Europe a 16th in 17 editions of FIFA’s competition for continental champions. Their expected absences could help explain about …

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1 year ago

Man City confirmed as world’s best club in 2023 after winning fifth trophy

Associated Press

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Pep Guardiola is happy to call Manchester City the best in the world this year, but an all-time great team? “Right now, I don’t know,” Guardiola said after City cruised to its first Club World Cup title by easily beating Fluminense 4-0 on Friday, lifting a fifth domestic and international trophy in 2023. Guardiola is the …

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1 year ago

Club World Cup: Fluminense dreams of pulling off shock win over City, says Diniz

The Hindu

Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense will stay true to its offensive style in the Club World Cup final against Manchester City on Friday, manager Fernando Diniz said on Thursday. With the Brazilians bidding to become the first South American side to win the title in over a decade, Diniz said he was confident his side can pull off a shock win …

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1 year ago

Pep Guardiola excited by Manchester City facing classic Brazilian style of Fluminense in Club World Cup final

Hindustan Times

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects an entirely new challenge for his dominant team to bring home a fifth title of 2023 in the Club World Cup final on Friday. Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola attends a press conference at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Dec. 21 “The way they play, we’ve never …

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1 year ago

Fluminense Secures 2-0 Victory Against Al-Ahly to Advance to Club World Cup Final

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Jhon Arias and John Kennedy scored in the second half to give Brazilian side Fluminense a hard-fought 2-0 win over Egypt’s Al-Ahly in their Club World Cup semi-final at King Abdullah Sports City on Monday. Kahraba was denied from two clearcut early chances, first by Samuel Xavier who made a heroic goalline clearance in the 19th minute, while goalkeeper Fabio …

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1 year ago

FIFA Club World Cup: Fluminense prevail over Al Ahly to reach final

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Goals in the final 20 minutes carried Fluminense into FIFA Club World Cup final against Manchester City or Urawa Reds. Fluminense coach Fernando Diniz credited his side’s experience for riding out an Al Ahly storm to reach the final of the Club World Cup with a 2-0 win on Monday. At the age of 40, Felipe Melo became the oldest …

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1 year ago

Veterans Marcelo and Felipe Melo key to Fluminense beating Al Ahly in Club World Cup semifinal

Associated Press

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — The wily guile of defender Marcelo won the penalty that helped send Fluminense’s veteran team to the Club World Cup final after beating Al Ahly 2-0 on Monday. Marcelo’s fine footwork at the edge of the Al Ahly penalty area teased forward Percy Tau into the tackle that put Jhon Arias on the spot to convert …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Former Brazil and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis set to retire at season's end

Hindustan Times

Former Brazil, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea defender Filipe Luis said Thursday he will retire at the end of the season, meaning he will likely play his last game for Flamengo on Sunday at the Maracana Stadium. Luis said in a video published in his club's social media channels that he wanted to play until age 45, “but unfortunately that is …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Rodrygo and Bellingham score as Real Madrid beats Napoli 4-2 to win its Champions League group

Associated Press

MADRID — Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham scored a goal each as already qualified Real Madrid beat second-place Napoli 4-2 to win its Champions League group on Wednesday. Joselu and teenager Nico Paz also found the net to give the record 14-time European champion its fifth straight win in Group C. The result frustrated Napoli’s bid to reach the knockout stage …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Tensions spike in Rio de Janeiro ahead of Copa Libertadores soccer final and after Copacabana brawl

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1 year, 2 months ago

Real Madrid extends contract of Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior to 2027

Associated Press

MADRID — Real Madrid extended the contract of Vinícius Júnior on Tuesday, tying the Brazil forward to the club through the 2026-27 season. Madrid did not reveal financial details, but Spanish media said the deal makes Vinícius the team’s highest-paid player and carries a buyout clause of 1 billion euros.. “Improbably, but not impossible,” the 23-year-old Vinícius said on X, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Jenni Hermoso receives emotional tribute from her Mexican club Pachuca

The Hindu

Spanish world champion Jenni Hermoso received an emotional tribute from her Mexican club, Pachuca, in their 2-1 victory over Pumas on Sunday in the Liga MX women’s league. The 33-year-old returned to the Mexican club on Thursday for her first game since claiming the World Cup title. RELATED | Rubiales resigns as Spanish football President after Hermoso kiss scandal Hermoso …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro become the first national champion club after 86 years

The Hindu

It took 86 years, but Atletico Mineiro has finally been crowned as Brazil’s first club champion after the country’s football confederation v officially recognised its winning of the 1937 “Tournament of Champions” as comparable to a Brazilian Serie A Championship. “The Tournament of Champions played in 1937 was extremely relevant at the time amid debates and divisions generated in Brazilian …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Flamengo players Gerson and Varela trade blows during training session

The Hindu

Another punch-up was reported at Brazilian club Flamengo, this time between players. Local media reported midfielder Gerson and Uruguayan right-back Guillermo Varela fought during Tuesday’s training session as the Rio de Janeiro club struggles to regroup after its Copa Libertadores elimination. Flamengo said on its social media channels that “the issue between Gerson and Varela was resolved internally” and added …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Marcelo in tears at horror injury for Sanchez in Fluminese vs Argentinos Copa Libertadores match

The Hindu

Fluminense’s former Brazil international Marcelo was sent off in tears after his lunge at Luciano Sanchez during a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires left the Argentinos Jrs defender with a horrific injury on Tuesday. Marcelo was dribbling past Sanchez when his leading foot went past the ball and caught the Argentine high on the shin with force. Sanchez, who …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Copa del Rey: Rodrygo, Vinicius inspire Real Madrid triumph over Osasuna

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Rodrygo Goes fired Real Madrid to Copa del Rey glory with a clinical double in a 2-1 victory over Osasuna in Seville on Saturday, with Brazilian compatriot Vinicius Junior playing a part in both goals. Osasuna’s joy did not last long though, with Vinicius making another dangerous burst in down the left – Madrid president Florentino Perez later calling him …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Former Real Madrid Defender Marcelo Makes Fluminense Return

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Brazilian defender Marcelo has signed a two-year contract with his former club Fluminense after leaving Greek champions Olympiakos Piraeus, the Brazilian Serie A side said on Friday. “Your home is and always will be Flumimense, @MarceloM12,” the club wrote on Twitter alongside a video showcasing a cross-section of Marcelo’s career. He made a switch from the Brazilian side to Real …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Former Real Madrid star Marcelo makes Fluminense return

The Hindu

Brazilian defender Marcelo has signed a two-year contract with his former club Fluminense after leaving Greek champions Olympiakos Piraeus, the Brazilian Serie A side said on Friday. “Your home is and always will be Flumimense, @MarceloM12,” the club wrote on Twitter alongside a video showcasing a cross-section of Marcelo’s career. He made a switch from the Brazilian side to Real …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Vinícius scores, Madrid beats Atletico in extra time in Copa

Associated Press

MADRID — Vinícius Júnior’s day started with him being the target of an apparent hate crime. Vinicius scored late in extra time to seal a 3-1 come-from-behind win over Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals on Thursday. After the game finished 1-1 in regulation, Karim Benzema had put Madrid ahead in the first half of extra time with his seventh goal …

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2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA Club World Cup: Flamengo's Gabriel Barbosa Primed for Real Madrid Battle

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South American champions Flamengo will be playing to win when they participate in the next FIFA Club World Cup, according to talismanic striker Gabriel Barbosa. Flamengo secured a berth in the tournament, likely to be staged early next year, by beating Brazilian rivals Athletico Paranaense 1-0 in the Copa Libertadores final at Guayaquil’s Monumental stadium recently. “Real Madrid are the …

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