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Barcelona scout spotted watching Brazil sensation Arthur Dias

Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Brazilian talent after scouting director Joao Amaral was spotted monitoring Arthur Dias in Curitiba. The 19-year-old central defender has established himself as one of South America's most exciting prospects following a meteoric rise at Athletico Paranaense and a shock call-up to the senior national team.

NXGN: The Brazilian teen star who has caught Ancelotti's eye

After a positional transformation and a miserable debut, the 19-year-old has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in South America

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Top-flight Brazilian footballer sentenced to 13 years in prison for rape

Athletico Paranaense defender Leo Derik has been sentenced to 13 years in prison following his conviction on two counts of rape involving a former partner. The ruling was handed down by a court in Curitiba regarding events from 2024. Although facing a lengthy sentence, the 21-year-old footballer will remain free pending his appeal.

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'We will talk about the cards' - Cuca admits Neymar’s absence hurt Santos

Santos head coach Cuca has confirmed he will hold a private meeting with Neymar to address the forward's worsening disciplinary record. The Brazilian superstar was forced to watch from the sidelines as his team suffered a damaging defeat in his absence.

5 bets for the midweek fixtures in the Brazilian Serie A

Midweek opportunities in the Brazilian Serie A allow us to capitalise on teams with strong attacking and defensive profiles. We assess the key ones.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
2	Palmeiras		33	20	10	3	56	22	34	70	D W W W W
3	Cruzeiro		33	17	6	10	52	46	6	57	W W W L W
4	Athletico Paranaense	0 - 1	33	15	9	9	50	39	11	54	L D L W D
5	Fluminense		33	15	9	9	52	42	10	54	W L L L W
6	Bahia		33	14	11	8	48	42	6	53	W D L W L

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