Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rival supporters
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning. The fan was confirmed dead at a hospital in the city of Mairipora, 46 kilometers (28 miles) north of Sao Paulo. Local media reports said at least 12 fans were injured in the same attack. The Cruzeiro fans were traveling back to Belo...
Soccer-Brazilian club Paranaense seeking souls to stave off relegation
(Reuters) - Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense have launched a Halloween-themed campaign to engage the support of their fans in their struggle against relegation, demanding not just the hearts but the souls of their supporters.
Former Brazil coach Tite fired at Flamengo, Filipe Luis to replace him
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former Brazil coach Tite was fired on Monday by Flamengo, his first job after taking the national team to the past two World Cups. His replacement for the rest of the year will be former Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis, a multi-champion at the Rio de Janeiro club and coach of one of its youth divisions. Flamengo announced the move in a statement, less than a day after its 1-0 home win over Athletico Paranaense in the Brazilian league. Tite's...
Former Atlético Madrid star Filipe Luis replaces Tite at Flamengo
Former Brazil coach Tite was fired on Monday by Flamengo, his first job after taking the national team to the past two World Cups. His replacement for the rest of the year will be former Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis, a multi-champion at the...