Obina celebrates during happier times of his Palmeiras career

Fighting team-mates' Palmeiras careers over

Palmeiras team mates Obina and Mauricio will not play for the club again after being sent off for fighting in a league match, the Brazilian club's vice-president said on Thursday.

Adriano leads Flamengo into top two in Brazil

Adriano scored one goal and set up the other as Flamengo rose to second in the Brazilian championship with a 2-0 win at Nautico on Sunday.

Fluminese shock Palmeiras, Sao Paulo go top

Fluminense's fight against relegation was boosted with a 1-0 win that toppled Palmeiras from the summit of the Brazilian championship on Sunday.

Sao Paulo get three sent off but draw at Gremio

Sao Paulo had three players sent off in the final 15 minutes against Gremio on Wednesday but hung on for a 1-1 draw that put them top of th Brazilian championship.