ESPN Soccernet Press Pass

Join Derek Rae, Tommy Smyth and Janusz Michallik in the studio as the boys look ahead to the new season.

Rolling With Leandro: Gregory Dole's Barbosa File, Part One

...the goof, who is the kid with the long arms? "Oh that is my old teammate from Palmeiras club in Sao Paulo," he says. "He ok. He can't really play point guard because he...

D'Alessandro preaches caution over Copa final

Internacional playmaker Andres D'Alessandro insists it is too soon to talk about Copa Sudamericana glory despite having clinched a 2-0 cushion in the away leg of their semi-final against Mexican giants Guadalajara.

Palmeiras lose after Luxemburgo attacked by fans

Palmeiras's problems mounted on Sunday when they lost 5-2 to Flamengo in the Brazilian championship, two days after coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo was attacked by the club's own fans.

Sao Paulo extended lead in Brazil with 3-2 win

Sao Paulo extended their lead at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro with a 3-2 win over Portuguesa on Saturday.

Daboberto demanding more of the same

Sao Paulo forward Dagoberto has called on his team-mates to continue playing football befitting the Campeonato Brasileiro leaders when they take on Portuguesa on Saturday.

Ten-men Botafogo out of Sudamericana

Botafogo defender Andre Luis was sent off for grabbing the referee's yellow card as the Brazilian side were knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana by Argentina's Estudiantes on Wednesday.

Sao Paulo move closer to retaining Brazilian title

Sao Paulo took the lead in the Campeonato Brasileiro with a 3-0 win over Internacional and move closer to retaining the title.

Brazil: Flamengo squander chance to go top

Flamengo wasted the chance to go top of the Campeonato Brasileiro as they scraped a 2-2 draw with Portuguesa on Saturday.

Chelsea v Sunderland: Preview

...his revenge over Roy Keane against Sunderland on Saturday.Scolari was in charge of South American side Palmeiras when they met Manchester United in the 1999 World Club Championship final in Tokyo.But Keane inflicted...

Leaders Gremio thumped by Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro threw the Brazilian championship title race wide open by thumping leaders Gremio 3-0 on Wednesday, scoring their first goal after only 14 seconds.

Gremio keeper wary of Cruzeiro threat

Gremio goalkeeper Victor has warned his team-mates to be wary of Cruzeiro's attacking arsenal when the sides clash in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Wednesday.

Gremio move three points clear in Brazil

An early goal helped Gremio down Sport Recife 1-0 on Thursday as the team from Porto Alegre moved three points clear at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Tempers flare as Palmeiras lose to Argentinos

Palmeiras had two players sent off and got into a fight with their opponents after losing 1-0 at home to Argentinos Juniors in their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final first leg in Sao Paulo on Wednesday.

Palmeiras players protest to the referee during their 1-0 loss