Campeonato Brasileiro

Corinthians crashes in Brazilian opener

21 May 2012 Brazil's defending champion Corinthians lost 1-0 to Fluminense in the first game of the new season.

Winning start for Figueirense

20 May 2012 Figueirense has made a winning start to Brazil's Campeonato season, after Caio's last-minute goal secured a win against Nautico Recife.

Palmeiras seals Wesley deal

27 Mar 2012 Werder Bremen has completed the protracted transfer of Brazil midfielder Wesley to Palmeiras.

Wesley leaves for Brazil

9 Mar 2012

Werder Bremen has announced the sale of midfielder Wesley to Brazilian club Palmeiras with immediate effect.

Four hurt by gunshots in Brazil fan violence

7 Feb 2012 Four Botafogo fans have been hospitalised after being shot on Monday at a plaza by unknown assailants who drove by just after a fight with Flamengo supporters.

Flamengo fires Luxemburgo

3 Feb 2012 Third-placed Brazilian league club and Copa Libertadores competitor Flamengo has sacked coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo after disputes with club directors and players.

Love completes Flamengo return

26 Jan 2012 Flamengo has signed striker Vagner Love from Russian side CSKA Moscow, the Brazilian club confirmed on its website.

Henrique move falls through

24 Jan 2012 Highly-rated Brazil striker Henrique's move to English Premier League side QPR has been prevented after he failed to be granted a work permit.

Neymar committed to Santos until 2014

21 Jan 2012 Brazilian star Neymar, considered one of the world's hottest transfer prospects, says he plans to keep playing for Brazilian club Santos until 2014.

Brandao returns to Marseille

9 Jan 2012 Brazilian striker Brandao, who faces rape charges in France, has finished his loan spell with Gremio and will re-join his parent club Marseille, the Brazilian side announced.

CSKA Moscow rejects Love bid

6 Jan 2012 Russian Premier League side CSKA Moscow has announced it will hold on to Brazilian striker Vagner Love, rejecting an "inferior" offer from Brazilian club Flamengo.

Palmeiras goalkeeper retires

6 Jan 2012 Veteran goalkeeper Marcos from Brazilian club Palmeiras has ended a career stretching two decades with the club.

Flamengo makes Love offer

5 Jan 2012 Brazilian giant Flamengo has offered CSKA Moscow US$7.8 million ($7.55 million) for striker Vagner Love, who in 2010 spent a loan spell with the club.

Neymar named player of the year

7 Dec 2011 Teenage Brazilian striker Neymar has been named the country's player of the year.

Oliveria to quit Kashima

6 Dec 2011 Former Corinthians coach Oswaldo de Oliveira will leave Kashima Antlers after leading the team to a record three-straight J.League titles from his first year in 2007.