Articles tagged brazil

Hilarious Brazilian Keeper Cock-up

Another video from Brazil, this time claiming to be ‘Best Own Goal Ever.’ Not sure if it is, but definitely up there. We particularly love that he holds his hands up afterwards – you know, just in case anyone was …

The Road to Rio Starts Here

With the World Cup Qualifiers now underway, here is a preview of the groups and the teams who you should look out for, with a close look at the groups involving England, Scotland and Wales in particular. Qualification is not …

Ceni Scores in the Wrong Goal for Once

Rogerio Ceni is well-known the world over for being the best goal-scoring ‘keeper around. Penalties and free-kicks mean the Brazil international now has over 100 goals in his career. However, his actual job is to try and keep them out …

Lino Hit by Deadly Fan Throw

This from Brazil is exactly the kind of thing we love. Forget beautiful goals, outrageous celebrations or mental sendings-off, there’s nothing better than an official being hit on the head. The best part of this though? The huge simultaneous celebration …

Brazilian Fights Leads to 12 Red Cards

A lower league game between Brazilian sides Votuporanguense and Fernandopolis (try saying them out loud) descended into a flurry of flailing legs and slapping hands. It has been described elsewhere as a ‘brawl,’ though that would suggest punches were thrown. …

Neymar’s Twitter Pics are Hilarious

Ah Neymar. He of ridiculous stepovers and even more ridiculous hair. He’s something of a character, as demonstrated by the selection of photos he regularly uploads on Twitter. Here are some of our favourites, featuring Robinho, Elano and Spongebob Squarepants.

Rivaldo’s Son Scores Like His Dad

Brazilian legend Rivaldo may be 40 and dragging out his glittering career in Angola, but his son his rapidly following in his dad’s footsteps. Rivaldinho (Rivaldo Jr) is playing for Mogi Mirim in Brazil, and he scored this belter for …

Neymar Gets Floured For 100 Goals

Neymar’s Santos team-mates have covered him in flour and chocolate (it could be HP, though we aren’t sure that it’s widely available in Brazil) to commemorate him hitting 100 career goals. As you do.