Flamengo, Botafogo both win fifth straight Feb 3, 2008
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) -Ponte Preta held Sao Paulo to a 0-0 draw on Saturday to move alone atop the Paulista state championship while Flamengo and Botafogo both won their fifth straight to remain atop their groups in the Rio championship. Ponte Preta's draw gave it 13 points, one more than Sao Paulo and Guaratingueta, which could take the Paulista lead when it hosts Guarani on Sunday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Brazil: Adriano leads So Paulo into second Feb 1, 2008
SI.com - Soccer - Adriano leads So Paulo to second in Paulista state - Thursday January 31, 2008 10:33AM ... Adriano leads So Paulo to second in Paulista state. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
So Paulo, Corinthians play to scoreless tie Jan 28, 2008
Also, Paulista beat Marilia 1-0; Rio Claro and Portuguesa drew 1-1; Noroeste beat Ituano 3-0; Guarani downed Barueri 3-2; and Sertaozinho beat Juventus 3-0 ... Tulio scored first in the sixth minute on a pass from striker Wellington Paulista. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Brazil: Adriano held again, So Paulo draws Jan 25, 2008
SI.com - Ponte Preta downs Mirassol 3-2, wins third straight in Paulista ... Ponte Preta downs Mirassol 3-2, wins third straight in Paulista ... Corinthians rebounded from a loss to Sao Caetano on Sunday to down winless Paulista 2-0, putting it in a five-way tie for fourth place with six points. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Adriano held scoreless in So Paulo victory Jan 21, 2008
On Saturday, Ituano upset Portuguesa 1-0 in Itu and Paulista fell 2-1 to Ponte Preta in Jundiai ... Botafogo, runner-up to Flamengo last year, debuted with a 2-0 win over Resende with goals by Ze Carlos and Wellington Paulista in the second half. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Brazil: Adriano shines in So Paulo's opener Jan 18, 2008
On Wednesday, Portuguesa upset defending champion Santos 2-0, Ponte Preta downed Ituano 4-2, Rio Claro defeated Paulista 2-0, Mirassol beat Barueri 2-1 and Juventus drew Noroeste 1-1. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Banking on Adriano Jan 13, 2008
Sao Paulo are at Guaratingueta on Jan 17 in the Paulista championship, one of the regional tournaments which kick off the Brazilian season. Adriano, once one of the world s most feared strikers, has suffered a dramatic loss of form in the last two years and has played only once for Brazil since the World Cup. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Are changes ahead for Bara? Ronaldinho (left) and Deco are two of the major names linked with big moves out of the Camp Nou. Jan 11, 2008
So Paulo The early signs are that the Tricolor Paulista will be, predictably, one of the heavy favorites to win the '08 Copa Libertadores. They got another boost last week in agreeing to a new three-year deal with Richarlyson. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Museum had no alarm when Picasso was stolen Dec 22, 2007
Despite its famed collection, the museum on Sao Paulos central Paulista Avenue has been struggling financially. It closed temporarily in 2005 when its power was cut off for nonpayment of bills. (MSNBC -- News)
2 different approaches to the riches of the game Dec 5, 2007
vez and others to the Paulista team, and indeed Corinthians won the 2005 Brazilian championship. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
With a first Asian Champions League title, Urawa Reds will give home fans someone to cheer at next month's Club World Cup. Nov 16, 2007
So Paulo To the victors, the spoils, as the Tricolor Paulista sit back and enjoy their fifth Brazilian league championship with weeks to spare (even as they're loudly absent from the Copa Sudamericana finals). At least Rankings fave Rogrio Ceni is getting some ink: Inter's Jlio Csar will uncomfortably play in goal for Brazil in next week's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay at the Morumb. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Keep Religion In, Not Out Of, Politics Nov 2, 2007
" -- Samuel Adams In recent years, there has been a concerted effort to drive God from the public square and his followers from the political process. Oh, don't get me wrong, Christians are still welcome to mouth politically correct platitudes and vote for whoever says a few nice words about Jesus, but if we actually support policies and candidates based on our religious beliefs, the anti-Christian secularists start tut-tutting and slinging cliches. Evangelical Protestantism followers pray in... (Townhall.com)
Sao Paulo Kicks Drug Dealers Out of Crackland to Move Companies Back In Aug 7, 2007
That compares with about 2,000 reais that developers pay in other parts of downtown and 12,000 reais on Paulista Avenue, where many financial companies are located. Office, Homes, Parks. (Bloomberg)
A holiday? I've too much self-respect Aug 5, 2007
Sydney FC's new marquee player, Brazilian Juninho Paulista ... WHERE Juninho Paulista comes from, winning the World Cup is one stop on a never-ending journey. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Latest capture proof Brazilians are back in fashion Aug 4, 2007
Yesterday's unveiling of Juninho Paulista marks a seminal moment for club football in Australia. The pint-sized playmaker is not the first Brazilian to play professionally in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Juninho named Sydney FCs marquee player Aug 4, 2007
SYDNEY: Brazilian midfielder Juninho Paulista was yesterday named as Australian A-League side Sydney FC s marquee player for the coming season, in a deal reportedly worth A$1mil (US$859,000). The signing of Juninho, an integral member of Brazil s 2002 World Cup winning team, ends the club s long search for a marquee player after Dwight Yorke returned to England 11 months ago. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
2002 World Cup-winning midfielder Juninho to join Sydney FC Aug 3, 2007
Attacking midfielder Juninho Paulista, who played in five of Brazil's seven matches when it won the 2002 World Cup, has signed a one-year contract with the Australian A-League club. The 34-year-old Juninho replaces Trinidad and Tobago's Dwight Yorke, who returned to play with Sunderland in England 11 months ago. (International Herald Tribune)
Juninho, World Cup Winner, Signs as Sydney's Marquee Player for One Season Aug 3, 2007
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Juninho Paulista, who helped Brazil win the 2002 World Cup, joined Sydney FC on a one-year contract, ending the A-League club's almost yearlong search for a marquee player to replace Dwight Yorke. Juninho, a former Middlesbrough, Atletico Madrid and Celtic playmaker, opted to continue his career in Australia after being released by Brazilian club Flamengo in May. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Juninho coup to turn Sydney into Samba FC Aug 2, 2007
AUSTRALIA'S Brazilian community is awash with excitement about the impending arrival of Selecao star Juninho Paulista, who is expected to fly into Sydney tomorrow to formalise a one-year deal to become Sydney FC's marquee player for this season. The 34-year-old playmaker, a World Cup-winner in 2002, is believed to have agreed terms with Sydney and is expected to be unveiled at a press conference at Star City tomorrow. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Carney exits Sydney FC, Milligan stays Aug 1, 2007
And Brazilian World Cup winner Juninho Paulista is set to arrive as Sydney's marquee player. While chief executive George Perry would only confirm the club had spoken to Juninho, the former Middlesbrough star is expected to be unveiled as the Blues marquee player on Friday. (The Age)
Brazil's Gay Pride Parade Draws Millions Jun 11, 2007
At least 3 million people filled the canyonlike Paulista Avenue, organizers said, surpassing last year's count of 2. 5 million. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Former Colombian player Rincon arrested May 12, 2007
Results were generally mediocre but included a shock 2-0 win away to Santos in the Paulista championship. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
So Caetano upsets Santos in Paulista final May 1, 2007
So Caetano upsets Santos 2-0 in Paulista state final. Posted: Monday April 30, 2007 9:59AM; Updated: Monday April 30, 2007 9:59AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Fancied Santos and Sao Paulo held in Paulista semis Apr 17, 2007
RIO DE JANEIRO: Favourites Santos and Sao Paulo were both held to draws in the first leg of the Paulista championship semi-finals at the weekend ... Luxemburgo led unfashionable Bragantino to the Paulista title in 1990 and has since gone on to coach Corinthians, Palmeiras, Brazil and Real Madrid, among others. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Carpegiani named next Corinthians coach Apr 16, 2007
The 58-year-old replaced former Brazil coach Emerson Leao, who was fired two weeks ago after a poor performance in the Paulista championship which kicks off the Brazilian season. Carpegiani is the eighth coach at the popular but volatile club since they signed a partnership deal with London-based Media Sports Investments (MSI) at the end of 2004. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Santos, So Paulo held to draws in semis Apr 16, 2007
SI.com - Soccer - Santos, So Paulo held to draws in Paulista semis - Sunday April 15, 2007 9:13PM ... Santos, So Paulo held to draws in Paulista semis ... RIO DE JANEIRO(Reuters) -- Favorites Santos and Sao Paulo were both held to draws in the first leg of the Paulista championship semi-finals at the weekend. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Irate Corinthians fans throw soap at players Apr 7, 2007
This year has begun badly with a poor campaign in the Paulista regional tournament which kicks off the season. The club signed a controversial partnership deal with London-based Media Sports Investments (MSI) in 2004. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Leao sacked by Corinthians Apr 5, 2007
Leao helped save Corinthians, one of Brazils biggest and most volatile clubs, from relegation in the Brazilian Championship last year but his team have performed poorly in the Paulista Championship which kicked off the 2007 season. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Romario fires blanks and finds himself still one short of 1,000 goals Apr 3, 2007
Santos stayed top of the Paulista (Sao Paulo state) championship with a 4-2 win at Ponte Preta, Cleber Santana and Moraes scoring in the last 10 minutes after Ponte had twice come from behind. Vanderlei Luxemburgo s team have an impressive 44 points from 17 games, four ahead of Brazilian champions Sao Paulo, who beat Palmeiras 3-1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Santos dumps Corinthians to stay unbeaten Mar 30, 2007
Santos sinks Corinthains in Paulista state tournament ... Palmeiras is tied with Paulista for fifth place with 28 points but has played a game less. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Women's soccer trip to Brazil update Mar 21, 2007
Dolphins knock off Paulista FC with a goal by Keri Zwikker. March 20, 2007. (Judolphins.com)
Corinthians stay hot with last-second win Mar 19, 2007
Corinthians, Brazil's second most popular club, are seventh in the Paulista championship, the largest of the regional tournaments which kick off the Brazilian season, with 23 points from 14 games ... "I give a chance to all the players. The important thing is that they are motivated for the game, whether it be in the Paulista or the Libertadores.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Women's soccer heads to Brazil on Sunday Mar 17, 2007
On the trip, the Dolphins will play games against the Paulista Football Club, Gr mio Motorola and Guarani FC, while also getting to watch two professionals games. JU plans to visit the beach of Santos, where native son and world famous Pele played his club soccer. (Judolphins.com)
Dribbling becomes a sin in Brazil Mar 17, 2007
Back in 1999, the sides met to decide the Paulista championship in a two-leg final. With Corinthians enjoying a three-goal aggregate lead and only a few minutes to play, forward Edilson decided it was time for some famed Brazilian trickery and nonchalantly began playing keepy-uppy in midfield. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Serious work to do: Edinho and defending champion Internacional are third in Group 4, with the top two teams advancing. Mar 15, 2007
Juninho Paulista, a member of Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning team, started in place of the injured Claiton and gave a touch of class to the Flamengo attack. At 34 minutes, Leonardo Moura dribbled past two defenders and was tripped near the area. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Romrio's hat trick puts him at goal No. 995 Mar 12, 2007
In the Paulista (Sao Paulo state) championship, leaders Santos scored in the third minute of stoppage-time to draw 1-1 at home to second-placed Sao Paulo and stay top. Teenage fullback Carlinhos cut inside and scored with a low shot from the edge of the penalty area to salvage a point for Vanderlei Luxemburgo's team, who had a goal controversially disallowed for offside in the 70th minute. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Bush visit to Brazil focuses on ethanol industry Mar 9, 2007
About 10,000 demonstrators, chanting anti-Bush slogans, blocked traffic along Sao Paulo's busy Paulista Avenue in the city's downtown before Bush's arrival and vandalized cars and business. News reports said 17 people were injured, including 16 police officers. (The Miami Herald)
Brazil's renewable energy boom Mar 9, 2007
Tom Phillips in Palmares PaulistaFriday March 9, 2007 ... This is Palmares Paulista, a rural town 230 miles from Sao Paulo and the centre of a South American renewable energy boom that is transforming Brazil into a global reference point on how to cut carbon emissions and oil imports at the same time ... But drive to the outskirts of Palmares Paulista and a much bleaker picture emerges of what President Lula has dubbed Brazil's "energy revolution". (Guardian Unlimited)
Madureira shocks Flamengo 1-0 in Cup final Mar 6, 2007
Leader Santos remained atop the standings with a 2-1 win over Paulista at Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos. Santos has 28 points from 11 matches, one point more than second-place Sao Paulo, which stayed within reach by beating Juventus 2-0 at Pacaembu stadium on Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Marquinhos quits Brazil's Corinthians after family threats Feb 15, 2007
It plays at Paulista on Saturday. Only the top four clubs will reach the semifinal round. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Romario gets 10-minute hat-trick, goal 990 Feb 12, 2007
In the Paulista championship, Sao Paulo extended their unbeaten run over arch-rivals Corinthians to 12 games when they beat their nine-man opponents 3-1 in a stormy match. Striker Lenilson put Sao Paulo ahead on the half hour with a low shot from the outside of the area and goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni added the second from a penalty one minute before halftime. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Sports Briefs Feb 7, 2007
The Paulista (Sao Paulo state) soccer federation said on its Web site that Carlos Marcio dos Reis had been suspended for 30 days over the incident during the second division match between Comercial and Botafogo-Riberao Preto. Comercial's Palma Travassos stadium was also closed until further notice and the federation will in future select the ball boys for the team's home matches. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Game stopped in Brazil as fans, police clash Feb 5, 2007
In the stadium, Santos, who had won their first six matches of the year, fought back from 3-1 behind to draw 3-3 and stay top of the Paulista championship. Striker Osmar scored twice to give Palmeiras a 2-0 halftime lead before midfielder Pedrinho pulled one back for Santos eight minutes into the second half. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ze Roberto gives Santos fifth straight win Jan 29, 2007
Ze Roberto popped up unmarked at the far post to head in Kleber's cross in the 75th minute as they beat Guaratingueta 1-0 in the Paulista championship, the largest of the regional tournaments which kick off the Brazilian season. Santos, under former Real Madrid and Brazil coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo, lead the tournament with 15 points from 5 games, an ideal springboard for their campaign in the South American Libertadores Cup which starts on Wednesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Santos still unbeaten in Paulista tournament Jan 27, 2007
SI.com - Soccer - Defending champ Santos still unbeaten in Paulista - Friday January 26, 2007 10:19AM ... Defending champ Santos still unbeaten in Paulista ... Cleber Santana, the tournament's leading scorer with five goals, put Santos ahead in Braganca Paulista with a shot from inside the area in the 14th minute, then added to the lead with a penalty kick in the 66th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Vasco, Fluminensetake openers in Carioca Jan 26, 2007
Brazilian champion Sao Paulo, seeking its first state title since 2005, drew Paulista 2-2 at Jayme Cintra stadium in Jundiai after allowing an equalizer four minutes into injury time. Also on Wednesday, Noroeste -- based in the interior city of Bauru -- trashed Rio Claro 4-0 to win its third consecutive match. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Santos stay perfect with big win Jan 24, 2007
RIO DE JANEIRO: Santos maintained their perfect start to the new Brazilian season by thrashing Sertaozinho 4-1 in the Paulista championship on Monday. Former Brazil and Real Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgos team, who beat Sao Caetano 3-0 on Saturday, have a maximum nine points from their first three games in the Paulista, the largest of the regional tournaments that kick off the season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Santos wins big to maintain perfect start Jan 23, 2007
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -- Santos maintained their perfect start to the new Brazilian season by thrashing Sertaozinho 4-1 in the Paulista championship on Monday. Former Brazil and Real Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo's team, who beat Sao Caetano 3-0 on Saturday, have a maximum nine points from their first three games in the Paulista, the largest of the regional tournaments that kick off the season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
So Paulo win again; Inter held to 0-0 draw Jan 22, 2007
Former Brazil international Junior scored the only goal when he rifled home a left-foot shot in the second half of the match in the Paulista championship, the biggest of the regional tournaments that kick off the Brazilian season. Sao Paulo have a maximum six points from their two games alongside Corinthians, Palmeiras, Santos and surprise package Noroeste. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ceni preserves So Paulo's Paulista opener Jan 20, 2007
SI.com - Soccer - Ceni saves penalty as Sao Paulo wins Paulistaopener - Friday January 19, 2007 1:39PM ... Ceni saves penalty as SoPaulo wins Paulista opener ... Sao Paulo had to overcome a tighter pitch, driving rain and muddy conditions as it kicked off its Paulista championship campaign, one of the regional tournaments which form the prelude to the marathon Brazilian season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Santos opens Paulista title defense with win Jan 19, 2007
On Thursday, Brazilian league champion Sao Paulo plays at Sertaozinho, while Palmeiras -- seeking its first Sao Paulo state title since 1996 -- hosts Paulista. The 20 teams will play each other once, with the top four clubs advancing to the semifinal round. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
