Brazil’s Flamengo, Palmeiras to play Copa Libertadores final
3 years, 2 months ago

Brazil’s Flamengo, Palmeiras to play Copa Libertadores final

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Two goals from Bruno Henrique set up an all-Brazilian final for this year’s edition of Copa Libertadores featuring the two latest winners of the tournament. Flamengo beat Ecuador’s Barcelona 2-0 in Guayaquil on Wednesday and will face local rival Palmeiras at the Nov. 27 final at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo. Flamengo beat Argentina’s River Plate 2-1 in a thrilling final in 2019 to win its first South American title since 1981. The will be the fourth all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final, the second consecutive in the single-match format.

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

Ten-man Botafogo beats Atletico Mineiro to win maiden Copa Libertadores title
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

10-man Botafogo wins its first Copa Libertadores title
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Argentina’s River Plate and Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro to meet in Copa Libertadores semifinals
2 months, 4 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 …

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

Peñarol pulls off an upset in Copa Libertadores after beating Flamengo at home
3 months ago

Peñarol pulls off an upset in Copa Libertadores after beating Flamengo at home

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Javier Cabrera scored a first-half goal on Thursday and Peñarol pulled off an upset after beating Flamengo 1-0 at home in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarterfinal match. Peñarol defeated Flamengo at Maracana stadium in a Copa Libertadores match for the first time since 2019, when they faced off in the group stage. Peñarol, …

Flamengo derrota a Bolívar en ida de los octavos de final de Copa Libertadores
4 months, 1 week ago

Flamengo derrota a Bolívar en ida de los octavos de final de Copa Libertadores

Associated Press  

BOGOTÁ — Con un gol y una asistencia de Luiz Araújo, Flamengo venció el jueves 2-0 a Bolívar en el partido de ida de los octavos de final de la Copa Libertadores. Sao Paulo, que culminó el compromiso sin tiros entre los tres palos, tuvo al ecuatoriano Robert Arboleda como uno de sus pilares en la defensa. BOCA GANA POR …

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

FIFA Club World Cup: Flamengo's Gabriel Barbosa Primed for Real Madrid Battle
2 years, 1 month ago

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

News 18  

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 …

Flamengo Edge Out Athletico Paranaense 1-0 to Lift Copa Libertadores Trophy
2 years, 1 month ago

Flamengo Edge Out Athletico Paranaense 1-0 to Lift Copa Libertadores Trophy

News 18  

Flamengo won the all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final on Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Athletico Paranaense in the Estadio Monumental. Flamengo’s former Paris Saint Germain and Chelsea defender David Luiz was caught out early on by Vitinho who tested Santos with a near post drive as Athletico enjoyed some early pressure. Although Flamengo gradually took a grip on the midfield, …

Brazil’s Flamengo beats Athletico to win Copa Libertadores
2 years, 1 month ago

Brazil’s Flamengo beats Athletico to win Copa Libertadores

The Hindu  

Flamengo marched unbeaten to its third Copa Libertadores title after topping Athletico 1-0 in the all-Brazilian final on Saturday. Barbosa, considered a slim chance of playing for Brazil in the World Cup in Qatar, also netted the Rio de Janeiro club’s only goal in the final last year in the loss to Brazilian rival Palmeiras. “He was decisive in one …

Ecuador’s Del Valle beats Sao Paulo to win Copa Sudamericana
2 years, 2 months ago

Ecuador’s Del Valle beats Sao Paulo to win Copa Sudamericana

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle broke a monopoly of Brazilian teams in South American club competitions and lifted the Copa Sudamericana on Saturday. The 2-0 win against Sao Paulo in the decider gave the Ecuadorians their second title in the region’s second most prestigious tournament. Last year’s Copa Sudamericana final was played between two Brazilian teams, with Athletico …

All-Brazil Copa Libertadores final after Flamengo advances
2 years, 3 months ago

All-Brazil Copa Libertadores final after Flamengo advances

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Flamengo of Brazil reached its third Copa Libertadores final in four years after a 2-1 home win against Argentina’s Velez Sarsfield on Wednesday. Flamengo’s rival at the Oct. 29 decider in Guayaquil, Ecuador, will be fellow Brazilian side Athletico, which beat defending champions Palmeiras on Tuesday. Athletico will play its second Copa Libertadores final and the first …

Scolari guides Brazil’s Athletico to Copa Libertadores final
2 years, 3 months ago

Scolari guides Brazil’s Athletico to Copa Libertadores final

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Athetico will play the Copa Libertadores final in what could be the last decider in the career of Brazil’s 73-year-old World Cup-winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Athletico, which won the first leg last week 1-0, will likely play another Brazilian team in the final, which would make it the third consecutive all-Brazil decider in the continental club …

Copa Libertadores set to be 3rd straight all-Brazil final
2 years, 3 months ago

Copa Libertadores set to be 3rd straight all-Brazil final

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — The Copa Libertadores final is set to be an all-Brazilian affair for the third year in a row after this week’s first leg of the semifinals. Palmeiras lost 1-0 to Athletico Paranaense but the defending champions are still the favorite to advance for a likely rematch of last year’s final on Oct. 29 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. It …

Brazil has 3 teams in Copa Libertadores semifinals
2 years, 4 months ago

Brazil has 3 teams in Copa Libertadores semifinals

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazilian teams are once again dominating the Copa Libertadores and have secured three spots in this year’s semifinals of South America’s top club soccer competition. Argentina’s Velez beat Talleres in both legs to secure its place among the last four with a 4-2 aggregate win. The Copa Sudamericana, the second most prestigious tournament in the region, will …

Copa Libertadores: River Plate and Boca Juniors Crash Out in Round of 16
2 years, 5 months ago

Copa Libertadores: River Plate and Boca Juniors Crash Out in Round of 16

News 18  

Argentinian football giants River Plate and Boca Juniors are out of this season’s Copa Libertadores despite being favourites in their round-of-16 matches. River was knocked out on Wednesday at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium after a goalless draw with local rival Velez Sarsfield, the winners of last week’s first leg 1-0. Flamengo beat Colombia’s Tolima 7-1 at the Maracanã Stadium …

Brazilian Serie A: Flamengo Down Sao Paulo
2 years, 8 months ago

Brazilian Serie A: Flamengo Down Sao Paulo

News 18  

Flamengo scored twice in the second half to beat visiting Sao Paulo 3-1 in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday and derail the winning start of their former coach Rogerio Ceni. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Ceni was in charge at the Maracana when Flamengo won the …

Peru Calls off Copa Libertadores Match, Then Allows it
2 years, 8 months ago

Peru Calls off Copa Libertadores Match, Then Allows it

News 18  

Peru’s government allowed a Copa Libertadores match to proceed on Tuesday shortly after it had called it off amid protests over rising fuel and food prices. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP President Pedro Castillo announced the decision to end a curfew in the capital Lima as local media debated his administration’s decision …

Deyverson Grabs Winner as Palmeiras Retain Copa Libertadores Title
3 years ago

Deyverson Grabs Winner as Palmeiras Retain Copa Libertadores Title

News 18  

Deyverson scored an extra-time winner as reigning champions Palmeiras retained the Copa Libertadores on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Flamengo in an all-Brazilian final in Montevideo. On-loan Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira committed a horrible mistake in the 95th minute to allow Deyverson to run through and earn Palmeiras the biggest club title in South American football for the …

Palmeiras wins Copa Libertadores with Deyverson extra-time goal
3 years ago

Palmeiras wins Copa Libertadores with Deyverson extra-time goal

The Hindu  

Palmeiras won the Copa Libertadores for the second year in a row when an extra-time goal from Deyverson gave it a 2-1 win over Flamengo in an absorbing all-Brazilian final on Saturday. Raphael Veiga put Palmeiras ahead after five minutes when he side-footed home a cross from the right but Gabriel Barbosa equalised for Flamengo with 18 minutes remaining. However, …

Palmeiras retains Copa Libertadores title after extra time
3 years ago

Palmeiras retains Copa Libertadores title after extra time

Associated Press  

Palmeiras successfully defended the Copa Libertadores title after beating Flamengo 2-1 in an all-Brazilian final that went to extra time on Saturday. Boca Juniors won in 2000 and ’01, the first of those titles against Palmeiras in the final prevented the Brazilian side from retaining its first Copa title. Barbosa scored both Flamengo goals in the 2-1 final win against …

Copa Libertadores final shows off Brazil dominance
3 years ago

Copa Libertadores final shows off Brazil dominance

Associated Press  

Brazilian clubs’ domination of South American soccer is underscored by the Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and Palmeiras on Saturday in Montevideo. Whoever it is will put Brazil closer to Argentina in the tally of Copa Libertadores champions; 21 against Argentina’s 25, with many of the Argentine titles lifted early in the tournament’s history at a time when Brazilian clubs …

Reigning Champions Palmeiras Qualify for Copa Libertadores Final
3 years, 2 months ago

Reigning Champions Palmeiras Qualify for Copa Libertadores Final

News 18  

Reigning champions Palmeiras reached the final of the Copa Libertadores on the away goals rule on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw at fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro. After a 0-0 draw in the first leg, the teams played out a turgid first half in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday but the game sparked to life early in the second period when …

Brazil’s Palmeiras advances to Copa Libertadores final again
3 years, 2 months ago

Brazil’s Palmeiras advances to Copa Libertadores final again

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Palmeiras advanced to the Copa Libertadores final on away goals on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw at Atlético Mineiro. Defending Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras will seek its third title in history against Brazil’s Flamengo or Ecuador’s Barcelona. The Copa Libertadores final will be played on Nov. 27 at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo. Palmeiras secured its …

Ecuador’s Barcelona joins 3 Brazilian clubs in Copa semis
3 years, 4 months ago

Ecuador’s Barcelona joins 3 Brazilian clubs in Copa semis

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Barcelona of Ecuador advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals by the narrowest of margins to prevent a complete Brazilian domination of the final four. The Ecuadorian club advanced on away goals after a 1-1 home draw with Brazil’s Fluminense on Thursday following a 2-2 draw last week in Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo, Palmeiras and Atlético Mineiro had …

Stellar Brazil vs Argentina final for emergency Copa America
3 years, 5 months ago

Stellar Brazil vs Argentina final for emergency Copa America

India TV News  

The most improvised Copa América will have the final most of the fans dreamed of. Brazil and Argentina play for the South American title on Saturday at Rio de Janeiro's historic Maracana Stadium, one of football's spiritual homes. Neymar's Brazil team, the defending champions, and Lionel Messi's challengers have won a combined seven World Cups and 23 continental titles. Brazil …

Copa America 2021: Emiliano Martinez's heroics help Argentina edge Colombia on penalties, set up final with Brazil
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America 2021: Emiliano Martinez's heroics help Argentina edge Colombia on penalties, set up final with Brazil

Firstpost  

Argentina won their semi-final against Colombia 3-2 on penalties after three saves by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Brasilia: It will be Lionel Messi’s Argentina against Neymar’s Brazil in the Copa America final on Saturday at the historic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. “It was an objective to play all the matches and now we will try to win this final.” …

Brazil opens Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil opens Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil kicked off a Copa America tournament that has been opposed by some members of its own team with a 3-0 win over Venezuela on Sunday. South American soccer’s governing body, CONMEBOL, chose Brazil as host less than two weeks ago, despite its alarming COVID-19 figures, after Argentina and Colombia were dropped as co-hosts. “It is obvious …

Committed Brazil a favorite to defend Copa America title
3 years, 6 months ago

Committed Brazil a favorite to defend Copa America title

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s international players were reluctant to play in the Copa America on home soil. And if South American World Cup qualifiers are anything to go by, the Copa America title is Brazil’s to lose. But at soccer, deserving doesn’t count.” Argentina hasn’t won a major title since the 1993 Copa America. Peru, the 2019 Copa America runner-up, …

What Coronavirus? Palmeiras Fans Gather To Celebrate Copa Libertadores Win
3 years, 10 months ago

What Coronavirus? Palmeiras Fans Gather To Celebrate Copa Libertadores Win

News 18  

Thousands of Palmeiras fans ignored social distancing rules to gather at different points across Sao Paulo on Saturday night to celebrate their team’s victory in the Copa Libertadores. The Copa Libertadores is South America’s equivalent of the Champions League and the result at Rio’s Maracana stadium was greeted with delirious celebrations back in Palmeiras’ home city of Sao Paulo. “Palmeiras …

Palmeiras beats Santos to win Copa Libertadores final
3 years, 10 months ago

Palmeiras beats Santos to win Copa Libertadores final

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Substitute Breno Lopes scored deep into stoppage time as Palmeiras won its second Copa Libertadores title on Saturday with a 1-0 victory against Santos in an all-Brazilian final. It was the first South American title for the Sao Paulo club since 1999. The two Sao Paulo teams were bitter rivals in the 1960s, and some fans …

Brazil Police Increase Presence Around Maracana for Copa Libertadores Final
3 years, 10 months ago

Brazil Police Increase Presence Around Maracana for Copa Libertadores Final

News 18  

Fears that Brazilian football fans may ignore social distancing rules and turn up for Saturday’s Copa Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Santos have prompted Rio de Janeiro police to announce an increase in officers inside and outside the stadium. Although the game at the Maracana stadium is being held without fans, as many as 5000 people are expected to attend, …

Un Maracaná vacío recibe final brasileña de la Libertadores
3 years, 10 months ago

Un Maracaná vacío recibe final brasileña de la Libertadores

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Los futbolistas sudamericanos han alcanzado la cima del fútbol europeo en años recientes y ahora los técnicos europeos están haciendo lo mismo en Sudamérica. “Siento que tenemos todas las condiciones para ganar”, dijo Ferreira, el timonel de 42 años que asumió las riendas del equipo en noviembre. Clave en Santos será el aporte del venezolano Yeferson Soteldo, …

Empty Maracana to Host All-Brazilian Copa Libertadores Final
3 years, 10 months ago

Empty Maracana to Host All-Brazilian Copa Libertadores Final

News 18  

South American players have often reached the heights of European soccer in recent years, and European coaches are now doing the same in South America. He will lead Palmeiras against Santos on Saturday in an all-Brazilian and all-Sao Paulo final at an empty Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. “That is why I crossed the Atlantic to be here, in …

Copa Libertadores: Palmeiras Enter Final Despite 2nd-leg Loss Against River Plate
3 years, 11 months ago

Copa Libertadores: Palmeiras Enter Final Despite 2nd-leg Loss Against River Plate

News 18  

Brazils Palmeiras has advanced to the Copa Libertadores final despite losing 2-0 to Argentinian soccer power River Plate on Tuesday in the second leg of the semifinal. Palmeiras opponent in the Jan. 30 final at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro will be local rivals Santos or Boca Juniors, who play Wednesday in the second leg after the first …

River Plate and Boca Juniors Stopped in 1st Leg of Copa Libertadores Semi-final
3 years, 11 months ago

River Plate and Boca Juniors Stopped in 1st Leg of Copa Libertadores Semi-final

News 18  

Argentinian archrivals River Plate and Boca Juniors failed to beat their Brazilian opponents in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals and are now in danger of missing the Jan. 30 decider at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Six-time champion Boca, which hasn’t won the South American title since 2007, had a 0-0 draw with Santos on …

Copa Libertadores Final to be Played Behind Closed Doors on January 30
3 years, 11 months ago

Copa Libertadores Final to be Played Behind Closed Doors on January 30

News 18  

The Copa Libertadores final at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium will be played behind closed doors because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the South American Football Confederation has announced. The decision follows discussions involving representatives of CONMEBOL, the Brazilian Football Confederation and local health authorities, reports Xinhua news agency. Scheduled for January 30, the Copa Libertadores final is considered the …

6 Flamengo Players Have Virus In Ecuador Ahead Of Copa Libertadores Match
4 years, 3 months ago

6 Flamengo Players Have Virus In Ecuador Ahead Of Copa Libertadores Match

News 18  

SAO PAULO: Brazilian club Flamengo has isolated six players who have the coronavirus and has received confirmation its Copa Libertadores match on Tuesday against Ecuadors Barcelona is going ahead. CONMEBOL confirmed the group match will take place, with Flamengo allowed to fly in replacements it included on a list before the tournament restarted last week after a six-month halt. Brazilian …

Copa Libertadores Champion Flamengo Trashed 5-0 by Independiente del Valle At Restart
4 years, 3 months ago

Copa Libertadores Champion Flamengo Trashed 5-0 by Independiente del Valle At Restart

News 18  

Defending Copa Libertadores champion Flamengo of Brazil was trashed 5-0 at Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle on Thursday in their first match in the tournament in six months. Flamengo, which has struggled since the departure of coach Jorge Jesus to Benfica in July, also saw defender Gustavo Henrique be sent off in the dying seconds of the match in Quito. Enzo …

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