Scottish side Rangers have earmarked Davide Ancelotti as a potential replacement if current manager Russell Martin is dismissed. Ancelotti, however, is also under pressure at his current club Botafogo after failing to protect a three-goal lead in his side's latest slip up in the Brazilian top-flight.
Memphis Depay has launched a furious attack on the Brazil media and others he claims are spreading 'lies' about him amid his ongoing payment feud with Corinthians. The former Manchester United and Barcelona forward took to social media with a long statement, insisting he is 'protected by a higher power' and warning those trying to create a bad image of him that 'karma is real.'
Neymar was less than impressed with the artificial pitch used by rivals Atletico Mineiro following his latest appearance for Santos. The Brazil international has spoken out against such surfaces in the past and, after suffering another injury that forced him to play through the pain, the veteran forward claims to have delivered more proof that synthetic pitches are "sh*t".
Santos shared a contradictory update on Neymar's fitness after the superstar was snubbed by Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian suggested injury concerns were behind the decision, claiming the forward had suffered another setback. For a player desperate to make his mark at next summer’s World Cup, it was a bitter pill to swallow.
History was made at the Maracana on Tuesday night as Fluminense’s veteran goalkeeper Fabio broke England icon Peter Shilton's record for the most competitive appearances in world football. The 44-year-old Brazilian reached an astonishing 1,391 official matches when he lined up against America de Cali in the Copa Sudamericana, helping his side to a 2-0 win that only added to the occasion’s magic.
Jose Mourinho has revealed the truth about Neymar's reported transfer links with Fenerbahce. The Turkish giants were thought to be chasing the Brazilian before he signed a new contract at Santos in June, which runs until the end of 2025. His previous short-term deal, agreed in January, was due to expire this summer, sparking fears he might leave again.
Philippe Coutinho upstaged Neymar in a Brazilian Serie A clash on Sunday as Vasco da Gama romped to a 6-0 victory over Santos. Former Liverpool and Barcelona star Coutinho led the way with a brace in his club's historic win as Santos were completely outplayed at the MorumBIS.
Neymar is proving that, when fit, he remains a creative force to be reckoned with - with the Santos star’s outrageous skills leaving opponents floored.
New Chelsea recruit Kendry Paez will spend the season at Strasbourg after arriving in Europe from his native Ecuador, but has been backed to become a superstar in the future.
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