Copa Libertadores

Dorival Junior downplays Brazil speculation after Flamengo's Copa Libertadores triumph

Sports Desk October 29, 2022

Flamengo head coach Dorival Junior brushed off speculation linking him with replacing Tite as Brazil's boss following his side's Copa Libertadores triumph over Athletico Paranaense. The Rubro-Negro clinched their third…

Copa Libertadores

Flamengo 1-0 Athletico Paranaense: Gabigol strikes to win Copa Libertadores

Sports Desk October 29, 2022

Gabriel Barbosa scored the only goal of the game as Flamengo beat 10-man Athletico Paranaense 1-0 to win their third Copa Libertadores. The all-Brazilian clash at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha…

Copa Libertadores

Copa Libertadores final: Luiz Felipe Scolari's storied career reaches its last chapter

Sports Desk October 28, 2022

A question we've likely all been asked in job interviews is: "Where do you see yourself in five years?" Admittedly, it's difficult to imagine Roman Abramovich adding that to his…

Copa Libertadores

Flamengo into third Copa Libertadores final in four years after cruising past Velez Sarsfield

Sports Desk September 07, 2022

Flamengo qualified for the Copa Libertadores final for the third time in four years with a 2-1 win over Velez Sarsfield on Wednesday rounding out a comfortable 6-1 aggregate semi-final…

Copa Libertadores

Athletico Paranaense come from behind to eliminate reigning Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras

Sports Desk September 06, 2022

A dramatic late comeback was needed for Athletico Paranaense to book their spot in their second-ever Copa Libertadores final, securing a 2-2 draw away at Palmeiras after a 1-0 win…

Copa Libertadores

Pedro bags hat-trick to put Flamengo on cusp of Copa Libertadores final

Sports Desk August 31, 2022

Two-time Copa Libertadores champions Flamengo have put one foot in the continental decider after a dominant 4-0 win away to Argentinian outfit Velez Sarsfield in Wednesday's semi-final first leg. Pedro…

Copa Libertadores

Athletico Paranaense secure first-leg victory over Palmeiras in Copa Libertadores semi-final

Sports Desk August 30, 2022

Athletico Paranaense are one step closer to the Copa Libertadores final after holding serve for a 1-0 home win in the first leg of their semi-final against Palmeiras. Athletico have…

Copa Libertadores

Suarez rules out River move following Libertadores elimination

Sports Desk July 07, 2022

Luis Suarez has announced he will not be joining River Plate after they were knocked out of the Copa Libertadores. Veteran striker Suarez, who is a free agent after leaving…

Copa Libertadores

Sebastian Battaglia sacked by Boca Juniors after Libertadores elimination

Sports Desk July 07, 2022

Boca Juniors confirmed Sebastian Battaglia's dismissal as the club's head coach after the dramatic elimination at home to Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores. Sitting 11th after the opening month of…

Copa Libertadores

Palmeiras, Flamengo coast through in Copa Libertadores as River Plate eliminated

Sports Desk July 07, 2022

Palmeiras secured their progression to the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday, trouncing Cerro Porteno 5-0 in Sao Paulo. Coming into the second leg with a 3-0 lead on…

Copa Libertadores

Benedetto misses two penalties as Corinthians, Atletico Mineiro advance in Copa Libertadores

Sports Desk July 05, 2022

Corinthians progressed to the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday without the injured Willian, going through 6-5 on penalties after two goalless legs. After Boca scraped a draw in…

Copa Libertadores

Rony puts Palmeiras in box seat as Velez, Flamengo win in Copa Libertadores

Sports Desk June 29, 2022

Palmeiras are in control of their last-16 tie against Cerro Porteno in the Copa Libertadores after claiming a 3-0 win in Tuesday's first leg in Asuncion. A second-half brace from…

Copa Libertadores

Roger Guedes, Hulk penalties saved while Athletico-PR claim first leg in Copa Libertadores

Sports Desk June 28, 2022

Boca Juniors claimed an important result in their first-leg tie against Corinthians in the last 16 of the Copa Libertadores, holding on for a 0-0 draw in Sao Paulo on…

Copa Libertadores

Alvarez bags six for River, Colo Colo eliminated from Copa Libertadores

Sports Desk May 25, 2022

Julian Alvarez bagged an extraordinary six goals as River Plate finished off the Copa Libertadores group stage with a win, smashing Alianza Lima 8-1 on Wednesday. The Manchester City-bound 22-year-old…

Copa Libertadores

Gallardo: River Plate had to 'vindicate' themselves with Colo Colo demolition in Copa Libertadores

Sports Desk May 20, 2022

River Plate boss Marcelo Gallardo hailed his team's performance as they secured their path to the Copa Libertadores knockout stage, thrashing Colo Colo 4-0 on Thursday. Agustin Palavecino's goal just…

Copa Libertadores

Benedetto salvages point for Boca against Corinthians, Flamengo secure top spot

Sports Desk May 18, 2022

A 10-man Corinthians moved a step closer to securing their place in the Copa Libertadores knockout stage, playing out a 1-1 draw with Boca Juniors on Tuesday. The draw at…

Copa Libertadores

Colo Colo fail to gain ground on River Plate in Copa Libertadores

Sports Desk May 05, 2022

Colo Colo were unable to make up ground on River Plate in the Copa Libertadores, playing out a 1-1 draw away to Alianza Lima on Thursday. The Chilean side translated…

Copa Libertadores

River Plate defeat Colo Colo, Palmeiras take control in Copa Libertadores

Sports Desk April 27, 2022

River Plate left it late to claim their third successive win in this season's Copa Libertadores group stage, defeating Colo Colo 2-1 in Santiago. Matias Suarez and Esequiel Barco scored…

Copa Libertadores

Maycon brace gives Corinthians win in Copa Libertadores

Sports Desk April 26, 2022

Corinthians momentarily moved to top spot of Group E in the Copa Libertadores, defeating Boca Juniors 2-0 on Tuesday. Maycon scored a double for Corinthians, who moved to six points…

Copa Libertadores

Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira considering his future despite Copa triumph

Sports Desk November 28, 2021

Palmeiras head coach Abel Ferreira admits he is considering his future in the role despite lifting the Copa Libertadores with Saturday's 2-1 final victory over Flamengo. The 42-year-old Portuguese cited…

Copa Libertadores

Palmeiras 2-1 Flamengo (aet): Deyverson the hero in Copa Libertadores title defence

Sports Desk November 27, 2021

Palmeiras successfully defended their Copa Libertadores crown as they battled to a 2-1 extra-time win over Flamengo. The Brazilian sides were both bidding for their third Libertadores title in Montevideo …

Copa Libertadores

Copa Libertadores final 2021: Flamengo dreaming of third title as Palmeiras eye back-to-back trophies

Sports Desk November 26, 2021

Flamengo head coach Renato Gaucho is dreaming of Copa Libertadores glory as defending champions Palmeiras bid to become the first team in 20 years to retain the South American crown.…

Copa Libertadores

Copa Libertadores final 2021: Palmeiras and Flamengo ready for 'war' in South American showpiece

Sports Desk November 25, 2021

The Copa Libertadores is a competition like no other, just look back at the 2018 final between bitter rivals River Plate and Boca Juniors. The second leg of the all-Argentinean…

Copa Libertadores

Barcelona 0-2 Flamengo (0-4 agg): Bruno Henrique brace sets up Libertadores final with holders Palmeiras

Sports Desk September 29, 2021

Flamengo will face Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras in an all-Brazilian final after Bruno Henrique continued his red-hot form in Wednesday's 2-0 victory at Barcelona. After scoring a brace in the…

Copa Libertadores

Abel inspired by Mourinho at Old Trafford as Palmeiras return to Copa Libertadores final

Sports Desk September 29, 2021

Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira took inspiration from Jose Mourinho's early-career Champions League success as he masterminded an away-goals win against Atletico Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals. The reigning South…

Copa Libertadores

Atletico Mineiro 1-1 Palmeiras (1-1 agg): Copa Libertadores champions reach final on away goals

Sports Desk September 28, 2021

Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras have the chance to claim back-to-back titles after edging Brazilian rivals Atletico Mineiro in the semi-finals. Palmeiras advanced to the 2021 showpiece 1-1 on away goals…

Copa Libertadores

Flamengo 2-0 Barcelona: Brazilian giants draw first blood in Libertadores semi as David Luiz makes debut

Sports Desk September 22, 2021

Bruno Henrique scored twice and David Luiz made his debut as two-time champions Flamengo defeated 10-man Barcelona 2-0 in the opening leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-finals. Flamengo emerged triumphant…

Copa Libertadores

Palmeiras 0-0 Atletico Mineiro: Hulk misses penalty as semi-final first leg ends goalless

Sports Desk September 21, 2021

Brazil international Hulk missed a first-half penalty as Atletico Mineiro grabbed a 0-0 draw away to reigning champions Palmeiras in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi final on…

Copa Libertadores

Makeshift keeper Perez says depleted River showed 'the kind of people we are' in remarkable victory

Sports Desk May 20, 2021

Enzo Perez believes River Plate showed "the kind of people we are" as he played a full match out of position in goal on Wednesday. Perez, an injured midfielder, had…

Copa Libertadores

River Plate set to play injured midfielder as goalkeeper after COVID outbreak

Sports Desk May 19, 2021

River Plate will be forced to play without a recognised goalkeeper in their Copa Libertadores clash with Independiente Santa Fe after a coronavirus outbreak. The Argentinian club have seen 20…

Copa Libertadores

Palmeiras 1-0 Santos: Breno Lopes clinches Copa Libertadores title with 99th-minute winner

Sports Desk January 30, 2021

Breno Lopes scored a 99th-minute winner as Palmeiras clinched the Copa Libertadores final in dramatic finale with a 1-0 victory over Santos at the Maracana on Saturday. After a touchline…

Copa Libertadores

Yeferson Soteldo: Diminutive winger could carry Santos to Copa Libertadores glory against Palmeiras

Sports Desk January 30, 2021

There was huge adversity in the early stages of Yeferson Soteldo's career. He grew up in the underprivileged neighbourhood of El Muertico in the city of Acarigua, where he claims…

Copa Libertadores

Copa Libertadores: Zinho's key Palmeiras players ahead of final against Santos

Sports Desk January 28, 2021

Weverton and Gabriel Menino will be key to Palmeiras' hopes of defeating Santos in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday, according to Zinho. The former Brazil international, a World Cup…

Copa Libertadores

Santos 3-0 Boca Juniors (3-0 agg): Copa Libertadores final to be all-Brazilian affair

Sports Desk January 13, 2021

Santos set up an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final with an impressive 3-0 win over Boca Juniors on Wednesday. Goals from Diego Pituca, Yeferson Soteldo and Lucas Braga saw Santos to…

Copa Libertadores

Palmeiras 0-2 River Plate (3-2 agg): Comeback falls just short in semi-final thriller

Sports Desk January 12, 2021

Palmeiras reached their first Copa Libertadores final since 2000 after edging River Plate despite a thrilling second-leg loss on Tuesday. First-half goals from Robert Rojas and Rafael Santos Borre had…

Copa Libertadores

Boca Juniors 0-0 Santos: Semi-final first leg finishes goalless

Sports Desk January 06, 2021

Boca Juniors were held to a 0-0 draw by Santos in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final on Wednesday. Neither team was able to find a breakthrough in…

Copa Libertadores

River Plate 0-3 Palmeiras: Brazilian outfit close in on final after stunning first-leg win

Sports Desk January 05, 2021

Palmeiras closed in on their first Copa Libertadores final appearance since 2000 after a stunning 3-0 win over River Plate on Tuesday. The Brazilian outfit produced an emphatic display in…

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