On a night where the eyes of football fans around the world were on Arjen Robben, Jupp Heynckes, and Bayern Munich’s European Cup triumph over Borussia Dortmund, the 2013 Brazilian league kicked off with a few intriguing opening games. In the first of two earlier kick offs, Vasco da Gama defeated Portuguesa one goal to nil, as experienced Ecuadorian campaigner Carlos Tenorio made a nuisance of himself in the Vasco area and was rewarded with a […]
The Botafogo Star was lucky enough to get the thoughts of Paulo Freitas on a few issues relating to Brazilian football. Paulo is Brazil’s Head Researcher for Football Manager, a Sky Sports correspondent, and a writer for The Elastico, Just Football and Sambafoot. He also runs the Brazilian football community on Google Plus. Q) The Brazilian national team has a worldwide following and attracts spectators whereever they play. Do you think the Brazilian domestic league could ever […]
Botafogo face a tough start to the 2013 Brasileirao campaign, as they travel to Sao Paulo to face 2011 champions Corinthians in the first game on the 26th of May. The first home game will be against Neymar’s Santos just three days later. The full list of Botafogo fixtures for the 2013 Serie A season is shown below, but is probably subject to change. The break between June the 9th and the 7th of July […]
After an impressive start to the season, Botafogo tasted defeat for the first time as they conceded 3 goals to Cruziero. Three games into the season, the Fogao have both the best attack and worst defence into the league, which promises entertainment for neutrals, but a rollercoaster ride for fans of the club! Maybe the team need some kind of calming influence in the middle of the park, to maintain the attacking flair, but bring […]
Below is the Botafogo squad at the start of the 2012 Brasileirao season. Goalkeepers – Goleiros Jefferson Renan Milton Raphael Andrey Centre Backs – Zagueiros Antônio Carlos Fábio Ferreira Brinner Matheus Menezes Full Backs – Laterais Lucas John Lennon Márcio Azevedo Renan Lemos Defensive/Holding Midfielders – Volantes Marcelo Mattos Renato Lucas Zen Jadson Gabriel Élber Midfielders – Meias Maicosuel Elkeson Andrezinho Fellype Gabriel Felipe Menezes Vitor Júnior Cidinho Jeferson Paulista Forwards – Atacantes Loco Abreu Herrera Jóbson Vitinho […]