Botafogo News

Brazil striker Nilmar scored twice as Internacional bounced back from their midweek defeat in the Copa Brasil to beat Nautico 2-0 away and go top of the Brazilian championship on Sunday.

Argentine striker Maxi Lopez scored two early goals and countryman German Herrera added two more to give Gremio a 4-1 win over Atletico Paranaense in the Brazilian league on Sunday.

After months of expectations and failed negotiations, Botafogo officially presented on Wednesday the return of the midfielder from Santos, Lucio Flavio.

Argentine midfielder Andres D'Alessandro went on as a substitute and scored in injury time to help Internacional beat Palmeiras 2-0 on Sunday and take top spot in the the Brazilian league.

Just two months into his Brazilian comeback, 32-year-old Ronaldo already has helped Corinthians win the Sao Paulo state title.

In Sao Paulo, Ronaldo s Corinthians clinched that state s title unbeaten after a 1-1 draw against Santos.

Goalkeeper Bruno was the hero as Flamengo beat Botafogo 4-2 on penalties to claim a third straight Campeonato Carioca title following a 2-2 second leg draw in the Rio de Janeiro state championship.

RIO DE JANEIRO: Ronaldo's Corinthians completed an aggregate victory over Santos to win the Paulista Championship on Sunday but their celebrations were nearly ruined when the podium caught fire during the trophy ceremony.

Goalkeeper Bruno saved a penalty in regulation and two more in a shootout against Botafogo to give Flamengo its third straight Rio de Janeiro state title on Sunday.

Both the head coach and the assistant coach of the Brazilian national soccer team announced on Friday that they will be attending the state finals of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.

Ronaldo scored a goal in each half to lead Corinthians to a 3-1 win over Santos in the first leg of the Sao Paulo state championship final on Sunday.

An early goal by Washington made the difference as Sao Paulo handed leaders Palmeiras their first defeat in the Sao Paulo state tournament with a 1-0 win.

Josiel scored twice for Flamengo to beat Resende and claim sole group leadership after a series of mediocre showings in the Rio de Janeiro state football championship on Saturday.

Vasco da Gama beat cross town rival Botafogo 4-1 on Thursday in the second round of the second half of the Rio de Janeiro state soccer championship.

Former Real Madrid and Inter Milan striker Ronaldo scored his first goal for Corinthians in injury-time to rescue a 1-1 draw with Palmeiras in the Campeonato Paulista.

The wayward star is set to start his first league game in Brazil for 15 years this weekend, but is his return just a publicity stunt? Ronaldo limbers up for his return to the Brazilian league.

Fabao scored the only goal as 10-man Santos posted a 1-0 win over nine-man Botafogo to move up to fourth place in the Sao Paulo state championship.

Fluminense and Botafogo have joined Flamengo in the semi-finals of the Taca Guanabara - the first of the two tournaments that form the Campeonato Carioca.

In the crosstown rivalry played out in Maracana stadium on Sunday, Flamengo was able to please its home crowd after tying the game in the last minute of play.

A Brazilian match was held up for nearly 10 minutes due to confusion over a broken net.