André Savastano specialises in Brazilian and South American football for Inside Futbol. From his base near Sao Paolo, André is perfectly placed to comment on the latest happenings in South America. He has worked within the Sao Paulo Football Federation and has contacts throughout the game.
Neymar was at the centre of a storm after forcing out Santos coach Dorival Junior . However, Brazil boss Mano Menezes showed him indiscipline won’t be tolerated on his watch.
The 2010 Copa Libertadores was not without incident and a Mexican side contesting the final raised eyebrows amongst the purists. Eventually Brazilians Internacional proved worthy winners.
Chelsea look set to sign Brazilian midfielder Ramires from Benfica. The World Cup star is highly rated, but what should Chelsea expect? We have the Inside Scoop.
Brazil’s new coach is Mano Menezes, who left Corinthians to take the job. While Menezes was not the CBF’s first choice, hopes are high he can return Brazil to the style of play for so long associated with them.
Brazil’s showing against North Korea in their Group G World Cup opener is a cause for concern back in the South American country. But Dunga’s men retain the ability to do much much better.
Paraguay have never made it past the second round at a World Cup, but hopes are high that this is the year things could change. They must qualify from Group F first though.
2009 saw what can only be described as one of the best Brasileirão seasons ever. The question is, can 2010’s live up to that billing? All of Brazil will be watching.
Brazil is a country of many derbies and Gre-Nal is amongst the best of them. When Grêmio and Internacional meet, it isn’t just Porto Alegre and Rio Grande do Sul who stop to watch.
Brazil is often considered a footballing paradise, and it is certainly home to one of the greatest derbies in the world: Welcome to Fla-Flu, the very best Rio de Janeiro has to offer.