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How clubs got their colors: a history of soccer's most iconic jerseys
How did soccer's most storied clubs become synonymous with something as simple as a color? ESPN relives the kit histories of football's biggest teams.
Santos eye Neymar return after earning promotion
Santos secured its return to the top tier of Brazilian soccer next year when it hopes that star striker Neymar will be back at the club which achieved a global following with Pelé.
Does former Atletico Madrid, Chelsea star Filipe Luis offer hope for Brazilian coaches?
Brazilian coaches are few and far between, especially ones with top-flight experience. Can former Atleti and Chelsea star Filipe Luis usher in a new era?
Flamengo back Henrique amid match-fixing probe
Brazilian soccer club Flamengo issued a statement in support of its winger Bruno Henrique on Tuesday amid a match-fixing investigation that brought several federal police agents to the club's training ground in Rio de Janeiro.
Marcelo's Fluminense deal ended after coach spat
Former Real Madrid great Marcelo had his contract at boyhood club Fluminense terminated two months early on Saturday, one day after the defender's touchline spat with coach Mano Menezes.
Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals
Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.
Player sent off after 3 seconds in Brazil's Serie A
A Brazilian striker was sent off in a top-division match on Saturday after hitting a rival with his elbow just three seconds into a match.
Depay joins Corinthians after end of Atlético deal
Memphis Depay has signed a two-year contract with Corinthians after leaving Atlético Madrid as a free agent in July, the Brazilian club has announced.
Transfer Talk: Flamengo near deal for free agent Martial
Free agent Anthony Martial is reportedly set to join Brazilian club side Flamengo. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Sources: Depay, Corinthians agree to two-year deal
Netherlands star Memphis Depay will sign a two-year deal with Brazilian giants Corinthians, sources told ESPN.
South America's top 10 players looking for moves in January
With the summer transfer window now closed, ESPN looks ahead to January and which South Americans will be in high demand by top clubs.
The story of Endrick: Real Madrid's bright new young talent, and Brazil's new hope
Brazil forward Endrick turns 18 on July 21 and finally joins Real Madrid, a club that believes he is destined for greatness. Here's how he got there.
Free agent Balotelli in talks with Corinthians
Brazilian club Corinthians are in talks to sign Italy forward Mario Balotelli, the club's youth director has said.
Neymar dubs Chelsea-bound Estêvão a 'genius'
Brazil star Neymar has predicted Palmeiras teenage forward Estevao "will be a genius".
How will Estêvão -- nicknamed 'Messinho' -- fit into a star-studded Chelsea?
Estêvão will be the latest youngster to join Chelsea's ranks, but how will the youngster fit into the Premier League side brimming with talent?
Can Colombia's James Rodríguez prove doubters wrong at Copa América?
Once the golden boy of world football, Colombia's James Rodríguez has struggled in his club career as this Copa América offers a chance at redemption.
CBF to resume league in June after flooding
The Brazilian Football Confederation said on Tuesday it would resume the league in the first week of June after being forced to suspend matches last week due to historic floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Sources: Chelsea agree deal for Estêvão Willian
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Palmeiras for 17-year-old winger Estêvão Willian, sources have told ESPN.
Brazil suspends league for 2 rounds due to floods
Brazil's soccer confederation has suspended the next two rounds of its national league because of massive floods in the country's south.
Brazil gov. urges national football halt amid floods
Brazil's sports minister Andre Fufuca has called for the country's football confederation (CBF) to temporarily suspend all football activities following the unprecedented natural disaster in Rio Grande do Sul.
Brazil postpones league matches due to floods
Brazil's football federation (CBF) on Tuesday announced the postponement of national league matches for the next 20 days because of serious flooding.
Chelsea veteran Thiago Silva to rejoin Fluminense
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva will re-join Fluminense following the expiry of his contract at the end of the season, both clubs announced on Tuesday.
Brazil Serie A Ladder
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Botafogo | 34 | 20 | 9 | 5 | +26 | 69 |
Palmeiras | 34 | 20 | 7 | 7 | +28 | 67 |
Fortaleza | 33 | 18 | 9 | 6 | +15 | 63 |
Flamengo | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | +15 | 62 |
Internacional | 33 | 16 | 11 | 6 | +18 | 59 |
São Paulo | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | +13 | 58 |
Cruzeiro | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | +2 | 47 |
Bahia | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 46 |
Corinthians | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 44 |
Vasco da Gama | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | -13 | 43 |
Atlético-MG | 34 | 10 | 13 | 11 | -5 | 43 |
Vitória | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | -9 | 41 |
Grêmio | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | -4 | 40 |
Athletico-PR | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | -4 | 40 |
Juventude | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -12 | 38 |
Fluminense | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | -8 | 37 |
Criciúma | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -10 | 37 |
Red Bull Bragantino | 34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | -6 | 37 |
Cuiabá | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -17 | 29 |
Atlético-GO | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | -28 | 26 |