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Pulling Power
by Aleks Klosok on Friday 3rd February 2012
Aleks Klosok explains why, in the space of just over a decade, Brazilian clubs have gone from being traditionally selling institutions to having the proven financial clout required to compete with European football's elite playersRuled or Fooled Britannia? - Part Two
by Aleks Klosok on Wednesday 25th January 2012
In the second part of his look at the presence of Brazilian footballers in the top-flight of English football, Aleks Klosok casts his watchful eye over 5 Samba stars that have failed to cut it in the rough and tumble of the Premier League - some more dramatically so than othersRuled or Fooled Britannia? - Part One
by Aleks Klosok on Sunday 22nd January 2012
In 1987 Mirandinha became the first Brazilian footballer to ply his trade in England. In the intervening 25 years, his counterparts have experienced varying degrees of success, with some thriving and others struggling. Aleks Klosok looks at 5 Samba stars that have left a lasting impression on the English gameDenílson: Portrait Of A Fallen Star
by Aleks Klosok on Sunday 8th January 2012
In 1998 he became the world's most expensive footballer. A mere ten years later, not even Turkish Süper Lig club Vestel Manisaspor wanted to sign him on a free transfer. Aleks Klosok recounts the rapid rise to and dramatic fall from grace of one of Brazilian football's great underachievers: DenílsonBorges: From Zero to Hero
by Aleks Klosok on Thursday 15th December 2011
5 years ago he was plying his trade in the Japanese Second Division. This week he returns to his old stomping ground with a Brazilian cap to his name and looking to fire Santos to glory at the FIFA Club World Cup. Aleks Klosok reports on Borges's remarkable career pathSócrates: The Footballer Who Broke The Mould
by Aleks Klosok on Tuesday 6th December 2011
Widely regarded as the greatest midfielder of his generation, a social activist and a campaigner for democracy in his homeland and a fully qualified doctor. Aleks Klosok pays homage to Brazilian Football's self-confessed anti-athlete: SócratesCareer Extinguished?
by Aleks Klosok on Thursday 24th November 2011
At the age of 18 he was one of the most talked about prospects to emerge from South America and yet just four years later his career is very much hanging in the balance. Aleks Klosok considers the promising past, problematic present and uncertain future of Brazilian centre back BrenoMud, Sweat and Cheers
by Aleks Klosok on Friday 18th November 2011
Despite being shorn of some of its most recognisable international stars, A Seleção made it five consecutive wins after 2-0 victories against Gabon and Egypt respectively, on the latest leg of their World Tour. Aleks Klosok reflects upon two professional performances and a mixed year for Head Coach Mano MenezesWe Need To Talk About 'Big Phil'
by Aleks Klosok on Thursday 10th November 2011
11 years ago, Luiz Felipe Scolari left Palmeiras in a blaze of glory. Now, merely a year after returning to the club, the enigmatic 62-year-old could well be on his way once again – this time under a cloud of controversy. Aleks Klosok looks at an unhappy homecoming for 'Big Phil'All (Partially Built) Roads Lead To Rio
by Aleks Klosok on Wednesday 2nd November 2011
With less than 1,000 days to go until the 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals, Brazil's preparations are in turmoil. Progress on stadia is slow, costs are escalating, and several FIFA deadlines have already been missed. Aleks Klosok explains why world football's premier tournament could be heading for a late kick-off