Sao Paulo overcame a nervy encounter to defeat Bolivar 3-1 at the Morumbis and advance in the Copa Sudamericana. The victory sets up an explosive quarter-final showdown against Argentine giants Boca Juniors.
Brazilian giants Sao Paulo have made an initial approach to sign Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy on a free transfer following his departure from Cremonese. The 39-year-old forward is assessing his future options after returning home to England, with the South American outfit considering whether to formalise a direct offer for the veteran striker.
Micael Leandro da Silva has tragically died after being mistakenly caught in suspected gang crossfire following an amateur football match in Brazil. The former São Paulo academy prospect had absolutely no involvement in criminal activity. Da Silva was preparing to join a new club to continue his promising career before this horrific, senseless act.
Robert Arboleda has vanished after failing to report for duties with Sao Paulo, sparking major concern inside the club. The defender was later reportedly spotted in Ecuador as shocking details about financial troubles, seized assets and alleged threats began to surface.
Former Chelsea and Brazil playmaker Oscar has been forced to hang up his boots at the age of 34 following a frightening medical emergency. The midfielder, who was recently playing for his boyhood club Sao Paulo, confirmed the news after a serious heart scare left him fighting for his life during a routine training session.
Sao Paulo have announced the surprise departure of head coach Hernan Crespo. The former Chelsea and Inter striker leaves his post following a decisive meeting at the Barra Funda training centre on Monday, with the club hierarchy opting for a change despite a seemingly positive run of domestic results in the early stages of the new campaign.
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is reportedly set to retire after collapsing during a training-ground exercise test with Sao Paulo and later being diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a condition affecting heart rate and blood pressure. The 34-year-old, who returned to his boyhood club last December, has now informed Sao Paulo of his intention to end his career following the frightening incident.
Former Argentina striker Hernan Crespo has opened up on the "damned story" of AC Milan's Champions League final loss in Istanbul to Liverpool in 2005. Despite scoring twice in a 3-0 first-half lead, the Milan, Inter, Lazio and Parma legend admits the specific defeat is a major career regret and one that he still finds difficult to discuss.
Few strikers have bridged eras and philosophies quite like Hernan Crespo, the Argentine who thrived under football’s finest minds. From Carlo Ancelotti’s calm mentorship at Parma and AC Milan to Jose Mourinho’s fiery motivation at Chelsea and Inter, Crespo experienced both tenderness and tenacity in leadership. Now a coach himself, he blends these lessons and teachings with empathy, pushing with passion, and inspiring with precision.