Bahia news

Santos boss rules 'below par' Neymar out of next game

Santos head coach Cuca has jumped to the defence of Neymar following a frustrating display in the Copa do Brasil, albeit while admitting the superstar forward was "a bit below par" during their 0-0 stalemate against Cortiba. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain man’s performance compounded another difficult evening for the Brazilian side, who have managed just one win in their last six outings, and Cuca has confirmed he won't play in their next fixture.

'The Brazilian Haaland' who dreams of playing for City

They say you should never meet your heroes, but Brazilian teenage prodigy Dell probably wouldn't agree. The Bahia and Brazil Under-17s striker has idolised Erling Haaland since he was a child, so imagine the excitement he got when, one day in training, he received a video message from the Manchester City hitman.

Botafogo v Corinthians - Brasileirao 2025

Ex-Palace owner Textor labelled 'clown and swindler'

Botafogo owner John Textor faces intense fan backlash amid a woeful 2025 season that has seen the club eliminated from two major cups and fall short in the Brasileirao. Supporters protested at Nilton Santos Stadium, labelling the ex-Crystal Palace stakeholder a 'clown and swindler' and citing the instability seen across his multi-club empire. The mounting crisis forced the club to reinforce security ahead of their fixture against Bahia.

Both Teams To Score: 5 bets across Europe and Brazil

We’re only a few games into most divisions, but there are several clubs who have a 100% record on the both teams to score front.

Superman film cast receives special Bahia x Puma shirt

The cast members of the upcoming Superman film were presented with a special edition Bahia x Puma jersey featuring a unique design

Tottenham Hotspur U23 v Manchester City U23 - Premier League 2

Man City confirm exit of £9m forgotten man

Manchester City have officially confirmed the departure of Brazilian winger Kayky to Bahia in a permanent deal. After having signed with the Citizens for £9 million ($12m)in 2021, the youngster failed to cement a first-team role and spent most of his time on loan. As City begin reshaping their squad, Kayky’s exit marks the start of more expected changes at the Etihad this summer.

📽️ | Chelsea-bound Messinho scores stunning goal for Palmeiras

Chelsea have finally got their hands on Estevao 'Messinho' Willian and the Palmeiras wonderkid has shown just why the Blues wanted him.

Bombs, rocks and pitch invasions: Brazil's shameful weekend

No fewer than four teams in three days were subjected to unacceptable fan violence, in all but one case from their own supporters

'I sold Club World Cup medal to buy cocaine - it lasted two days'

A non-playing member of the squad that downed Liverpool in 2005, the defender went on to wreck a promising career with his non-stop abuse of the drug

Dudu Palmeiras campeão Brasileirão Série A 02122018

Best in Brazil target Selecao return

Serie A 2018 drew to a close this past weekend, ushering in awards season as the country's finest were rewarded for their form this season

WATCH: Red card for ridiculous dive

The defender attempted to trick the officials into awarding a yellow card, but instead found himself red carded for his blatant simulation

WATCH: Top-corner curler from Keno

Bad defending may be painful for a club's fans to stomach, but it can also be great fun for the neutrals...

Veron makes comeback at 41

The midfielder made his comeback for his boyhood club after almost three years out of the game, and showed signs of the old Brujita in a narrow win

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Frequently asked questions

A young group of players who lived around Marabastad in Pretoria, most notably Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, formed the club in the 1960s.

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought into Sundowns in 2003 and less than a year later raised his stake from 51% to 100% and renamed the club 'Mamelodi' Sundowns.

The club play home games at either Loftus Versfeld Stadium in central Pretoria, or Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club have a variety of nicknames, including: Bafana ba Style, Masandawana, Ka bo Yellow, Shoe Shine and Piano, and The Brazilians.

31 domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (2016), one Caf Super Cup (2017) and the African Football League (2023)

The club have won a total of 17 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (14) and NSL (3).

Daniel Mudau with 390.

Daniel Mudau with 172.