Tag: Palmeiras
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Edu Manga, Palmeiras idol of the 1980s, dies
Remembering Edu Manga, Palmeiras icon of the 1980s Edu Manga, a Brazilian footballer whose pace and precise dribbling made him a beloved figure at Palmeiras in the late 1980s, has died. He rose through the club’s youth ranks and broke into the professional team between 1985 and 1989, leaving a lasting imprint on the club…
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Edu Manga: Palmeiras Idol of the 1980s Dies
Palmeiras Idol from the 1980s Passes Away Football mourns the loss of Edu Manga, a dazzling winger who became an icon for Palmeiras during the mid-to-late 1980s. From the club’s youth system to the first team, his pace and precise dribbles made him a fixture on the right flank and a fan favorite. A Rapid…
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Milly Lacombe on Briga, Collaboration in Brazilian Football
The debate: rivalry, collaboration, and the culture of Brazilian football In a candid discussion captured by UOL Esporte, Milly Lacombe challenges a trend she sees in Brazilian football: the rise of predatory competition that defines leadership and media narratives. She argues that the sport may have lost the sense of collaboration that once underpinned its…
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Edu Manga, Palmeiras Idol from the 1980s Passes Away
In Memoriam: Edu Manga, Palmeiras Idol of the 1980s Edu Manga, the Brazilian football talent who electrified Palmeiras in the mid-1980s, has died. A product of the club’s youth academy, he advanced to the professional team in 1985 and remained through 1989, amassing 44 goals in 188 appearances for the Verde family. Known for his…
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Milly Lacombe on Rivalries and Collaboration in Brazilian Football
Rivalries or Collaboration: A Call for Balance in Brazilian Football In a landscape where clashes on the pitch often dominate headlines, Milly Lacombe offers a timely counterpoint: football thrives when rivalry is balanced with collaboration. She argues that the sport has drifted toward predatory competition, where power players push boundaries in ways that can hurt…
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Milly Lacombe: Rivalry and Collaboration in Football Media
Introduction: Rivalry, Collaboration, and the Voices Shaping Brazilian Football Media The way football is talked about in Brazil is being rewritten by journalists who blend passion with perspective. Milly Lacombe has become a focal point in debates about how much rivalry should drive coverage—and whether collaboration among clubs, players, and media can coexist with competition.…
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Gabigol Reunion Sparks Flamengo-Cruzeiro Draw as Palmeiras Celebrates
Match snapshot: Flamengo and Cruzeiro settle for a goalless draw In a Maracanã crowd swirling with smoke and excitement, Flamengo and Cruzeiro battled to a 0-0 draw in a game that underlined the drama and stakes of another round in the Brazilian title race. The clash carried a subplot of reunion and revenge: Gabigol, Pedro,…
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Flamengo-Cruzeiro draw in Gabigol reunion; Palmeiras celebrates as title race tightens
Match snapshot: Flamengo and Cruzeiro battle to a goalless stalemate A smoke-filled Maracanã set the stage for a tense Brasileirão showdown, where Flamengo and Cruzeiro played to a 0-0 draw in a contest that reinforced the drama at the top of the table. Flamengo remained in the lead, but the result subtly reshaped the title…
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Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Draw Reignites Brazilian Title Race as Palmeiras Celebrates
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: a tense reunion under the Maracanã smoke The night at the Maracanã belonged to a widely anticipated reunion for Gabigol, Pedro, and Bruno Henrique, three of Brazil’s most trusted attackers. Yet the duel between Flamengo and Cruzeiro ended in a goalless draw, leaving the title chase intact and sending a clear message:…
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Excluding Flamengo: Palmeiras Leader Pushes New Brazilian League
What happened In a move that underscored the deepening rift within Libra, Palmeiras president Leila Pereira suggested a provocative path forward: forming a new league that would exclude Flamengo. The remarks came during an interview with Esporte Record, with a cut of the interview later published by Portal R7 on Instagram. The full material is…