I generally hate the transfer window because it's an excuse for all bad papers to print simply made up rumours rather than attempt any actual journalism.  However the last day is always good fun.  I think that's mainly because I am a Spurs fan and we have a penchant for concluding deals at 23.58 in [. Click to continue reading...

Brazil midfielder Thiago Neves is to sign for Hamburg this Saturday ... Click to continue reading...

With Barcelona apparently now out of the picture, São Paulo and Brazil midfielder, Hernanes, is being checked out by Atletico Madrid ... Click to continue reading...

Fluminense and Brazil midfielder, Thiago Neves, could be on his way to sunny Manchester for around 12 million euros ... Click to continue reading...

With Argentines being crowned Olympic Champions it's always good to see who may have made some money based on their performances in Beijing.
Here are five that I think made them selves some serious cash during the Olympic soccer tournament. 1. Angel Di'Maria, Argentina (above): Everyone talks about Messi and Roman but the Benfica wingers performance was key. Click to continue reading...

IL FRANCESE SI OFFRE: È LUI L'ALTRA IPOTESI

«Menez pazzo di Roma
Tutta "colpa" di Cufrè»

L'agente: «Leandro non fa che parlargliene, lo martella
Dipende da Trigoria, finora hanno offerto troppo poco»

Jeremy Menez continua a proporsi alla Roma.
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Sergio Aguero confirmed his status as one of the world's greatest talents when he sent Argentina through to the Olympic final in a 3-0 triumph at the expense of Brazil. Dunga's team were uninspiring for much of the semi-final but the convincing defeat ended their hopes of landing their maiden gold medal in the men's football at the Olympics. Click to continue reading...

The Olympic football has pretty much flown under the radar in the UK until today, with the powerhouses of Brazil, Argentina, Nigeria and, er.... Belgium all in action. Contrary to popular perception, players in the Olympics don't have to be amateur any more, but each team is only allowed to have 3 players over 23 in the squad, therefore creating a very youthful tournament. Click to continue reading...

In the last five years alone, Kaká, Robinho, Pato, as well as numerous costly exports such as Jô, Anderson, Diego and Lucas, have all come out of Brazil. This season there is another bumper crop of young, talented players ... Click to continue reading...

Brazil quite literally strolled past China in their final group stage game in the Beijing Olympics. Well-taken goals from Diego and two from Thiago Neves ... Click to continue reading...

0 - 1 Diego 17'



0 - 2 Thiago Neves 69'



0 - 3 Thiago Neves 73'



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In August, Brazil will once again embark on their quest for the only major title that has eluded them: the Olympic gold medal ... Click to continue reading...

Juande Ramos has apparently launched a raid for a very promising Brazilian international. Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Tottenham have launched a major bid for Fluminense star Thiago Neves. The 23 year-old is seeking a move to Europe and has been courted by several clubs, including Palermo. Click to continue reading...

1 - 0 Thiago Neves 84'



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If you've been following this blog or Latin American soccer you should be very familiar with the name Thiago Neves. The Fluminense midfielder notched a hat trick in the finale of the Copa Libertadores--ultimately in a losing cause, as his club lost to Ecuador's LDU Quito.

"Thiago is a 23 year old Brazilian attacking midfielder who was capped a few times by Brazil's Under 23 national team but somehow was never signed by a European club.

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Premier League trio Anderson, Lucas and Jo have all been named in Brazil's 18-man Olympic squad.

Brazil Olympic squad:
Diego Alves (Almeria), Renan (Internacional); Breno (Bayern Munich), Alex Silva (Sao Paulo), Thiago Silva (Fluminense), Rafinha (Schalke 04), Ilsinho (Shakhtar Donetsk), Marcelo (Real Madrid); Anderson (Manchester United), Lucas (Liverpool), Ronaldinho (Barcelona), Diego (Werder Bremen), Hernanes (Sao Paulo), Thiago Neves (Fluminense); Alexandre Pato (Milan), Jo (Manchester City), Rafael Sobis (Betis), Robinho (Real Madrid). Click to continue reading...

Brazil have never won Olympic gold in soccer. Perhaps they might change that this year.

Here's the squad Dunga has named to try to take home the prize. It's not a bad roster, though I think Ronaldinho is less than fit.

Goalkeepers: Diego (Almeria, ESP), Renan (Internacional)

Defenders: Marcelo (Real Madrid, ESP), Ilsinho (Shakhtar Donetsk, UKR), Rafinha (Schalke 04, GER), Thiago Silva (Fluminense), Alex Silva (Sao Paulo), Breno (Bayern Munich, GER). Click to continue reading...

In a two-game series that saw 10 goals scored you wouldn't expect a goalkeeper to be the hero, but Liga de Quito goalkeeper Jose Francisco Cevallos was just that for Liga. Cevallos made three penalty kick saves to help Liga de Quito beat Brazilian club Fluminense, 3-1, in penalty kicks to capture the Copa Libertadores title last night at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

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The Copa Libertadores semi-final is only halfway through, but Boca were filled with self-loathing on Wednesday night after letting a lead slip through their fingers having had the first leg completely in their own hands. Well, not so much self-loathing as Migliore-loathing. The stand-in goalkeeper made a cock-up of monumental proportions to hand Fluminense an [. Click to continue reading...

They decided to leave it until they were already out of the competition, but Arsenal de Sarandí have finally experienced what it's like to play a decent side in the Copa Libertadores and not get embarrassed. Having beaten a surprisingly poor Libertad on the opening day, they then lost at home to LDU Quito as [. Click to continue reading...

Fluminense's Thiago Neves, who has been one of the best playmakers this season in Brazil, keeps on being reluctant in prolonging his contract with Flu, keeping in mind his possible transfer for European football. While Fluminense's coach, famous Renato Gaucho, keeps on insisting that without signing a new contract Thiago can't count on playing. Click to continue reading...