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CORINTHIANS SPORT CLUB
Corinthians is the most expensive team in Brazil and one of the favorites to win Brazilian Football Championship 2010. The Parque Sao Jorge Club, as it is also named, has countless fans around all the country added to the presence of excitant players as the ‘old boys’ Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos.
The offensive tactic system 4-3-3 has been a big weapon to hold Corinthians one of the best teams of Brazil.
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Usual line up: 4-3-3
National Titles: 1990, 1998, 1999 and 2005.
Mano Menezes
Rio Grande do Sul, June 11th 1962
Mano has the knowhow when it comes to communication. He has been doing a good job both in the pitch with the players and out, with the press. To complete his career he wants to add a title on the Brazilian Football Championship and he believes his team will be able to do it.
STAR
Ronaldo – Striker
Rio de Janeiro, September 22nd 1976
The 33 years old boy who is still a potent idol in spite of his overweight lately. Ronaldo once again shines as an idol since last year, when he came to the club. Even though now that he lost a bit of his old times speed, Ronald still keeps the killer instinct of scoring.
Elias – Midfield
São Paulo, May 16th 1985
“He is the best player in Brazil” said Ronaldo about him, and somehow it makes sense. His performance has been fantastic. Elias is a complete midfield box-to-box with good skills, stamina and good shoot. AS Rome is officially interested in his talent.
SÃO PAULO FUTEBOL CLUBE
The brazilian most successful football club in Brazil in the last decade. Sao Paulo is a favorite for all it represents: six times Brazilian Champion, the Tricolor Team is leadered by the charismathic goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni. In spite of the lack of consistence in the last times, it is a strong and traditional club that keeps up a hard work to maintain its brightness.
Usual line up: 4-4-2
National titles: 1977, 86, 91, 2006, 2007 and 2008
THE COACH
Ricardo Gomes
Rio de Janeiro, December 13th 1964
He started his coach carreer in his earlies 33 years old in Paris Saint-Germain from France. Since that time Ricardo has not been very successful, but still an intelligent and fantastic view on football.
STAR
Rogério Ceni – Goalkeeper
Paraná, January 22nd 1973
A legend. Rogério plays for São Paulo since 1990. He is untouchable as holder since 97. He has also scored 89 goals, even as a goalkeeper!
PROMINENT PLAYER
Hernanes – Midfield
Recife, May 29th 1985
Very talented player, a brazilian midfield box-to-box with inexhaustible stamina and dinamic action in the pitch. He shoots with both legs and had one official offer from Barcelona in 2008.
CLUBE DE REGATAS DO FLAMENGO
The most popular brazilian team lives often between heaven and hell. The current champion, has been in trouble, in spite of the presence of excellent stars like Léo Moura and Vágner Love.
Usual line: 4-4-2
National titles: 1980, 1982, 1983, 1992 and 2009
THE COACH
Andrade,
Minas Gerais, April 21st 1957
A former player and one of the symbols from golden era of the Club in the early 80’s. Andrade got brazilian championship trophy last year, but his team is still trying to show up a good football this year again.
Adriano, Striker,
Rio de Janeiro, February 15th 1982
The strongest player in brazilian football. Adriano was crucial in title campaign last year: the league topscorer with decisive goals. If Flamengo wants to be Champion again, they need to keep himin the Club.
PROMINENT PLAYER
Willians – Defensive midfield,
São Paulo, January 29th 1985
The “Shy Pit-bull” is a nightmare for opponent teams. His stamina and power to destroy rival attacks is a ‘big weapon’ for the team.
CRUZEIRO ESPORT CLUB
Regularity is the key-word to define this club. In each one of the last seasons they were acclaimed as one of the best teams. The “Fox” has the same base playing together for a long time and also the same coah since 2007.
Usual line-up: 4-4-2
National title: 2003
THE COACH
Adilson Baptista
Paraná, March 16th 1968
Adilson, a former player, is considered an idol. Even without big media around his work, he has done a regular job as the Cruzeiro Coach for the last three years in the pursuit of an important trophy.
STAR
Kléber – Forward,
São Paulo, August 12th 1983
Also known as “The Gladiator”, he is one of the most dangerous forwards around the country. The fans like him because of his skills scoring goals and fighting in each move of the game.
PROMINENT PLAYER
Diego Renan – Left side back,
Pernambuco, January 26th 1990
The youngest player among holders with a huge talent. The future belongs him.
SANTOS FUTEBOL CLUBE
The current big sensation in brazilian football. The young team “santista” has a powerful attack with promises like Felipe, Ganso, André, Wésley, Zé Eduardo and Neymar, leadered by star Robinho. Currently they are playing the most exciting football in the country and naturally don´t want to lose opportunity to leave their mark in the brazilian history.
Usual line-up: 4-3-3
National titles: 2002 and 2004
THE COACH
Dorival Júnior
São Paulo, April 25th 1962
Dorival is living now the best moments of his carrer. After his successful results commanding Vasco da Gama, that won Brazilian Second Division last year, Dorival receives and acceptes Santos offers and, since then, the team has showing up to a historical remark.
STAR
Robinho – Forward
Santos January 25th 1984
After almost five years of ups and downs in european football, he is back. Robinho is a fantastic skillful player who can change a game easily if inspired. If not back to Manchester in July, he may become unique player three times brazilian champion for Santos: 2002, 2004 and 2010.
PROEMINENT PLAYER
Neymar – Forward
São Paulo, February 5th 1992
Only 18 years old of pure talent. Dribbling, passing or scoring, Neymar is a precocious genius who has already set his eyes on World Cup 2014.
ESPORTE CLUBE INTERNACIONAL
The club lives an extreme agony. Since 1979 without brazilian title. The three times national champion wants to win again and forget this negative side in its history.
Usual line: 4-4-2
National Titles: 1975, 76 and 79.
THE COACH
Jorge Fossati,
Uruguai, November 22nd 1952
Jorge is well known by Qatari for his years coaching Al-Sadd and Qatar National Team. Fossati lives ups and downs in brazilian south. His relationship with fans and media is turbulent lately.
STAR
D´Alessandro, Playmaker,
Argentina, April 15th 1981
The eternal promise from Argentinean football. Nobody doubts of his qualities, but some bad acts and confusion during his career disturbed his progress. In spite of it all, he is still indispensable for this team.
PROEMINENT PLAYER
Sandro, Defensive Midfield,
Minas Gerais, March 15th 1989
He was born in Riachinho, a small and humble city from Minas Gerais state. At least until June, the team will have his powerful stamina in midfield. In July Sandro is going to Tottenham Hotspur FC in London that has signed him since last March. He played for Brazil Under-20 last year.
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