Brazilian giants Corinthians have made a stunning move in their bid to avoid the drop by appointing Clarence Seedorf as their new head coach. The Dutchman arrives at a time of severe crisis for Timao, who are desperately looking to move away from the relegation zone after enduring an alarming and historic nightmare run of form.
Neymar marked his return from injury in style by coming off the bench to score twice from the spot and rescue a 2-2 draw for Santos against Flamengo on Thursday. The talismanic forward halted the Serie A leaders' winning momentum at Vila Belmiro, providing title rivals Palmeiras with a major boost during a frantic second half.
Palmeiras striker Jose Manuel Lopez has described his maiden international strike for Argentina as an unforgettable blessing following a resounding 4-0 win against Bolivia. The 25-year-old forward capitalised on Lionel Scaloni's sweeping squad rotation in Cordoba, sealing an emphatic victory as the Albiceleste prepare for Lionel Messi's imminent departure.
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