Fluminense beat Flamengo in Taca Rio, but battles will continue off the pitch
Brazilian football never does things the easy way, and the outcome of Rio state championship between Fluminense met Flamengo was no different.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
4-2-5, 11th in Brazilian Serie A
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Police fire grenades before Vasco vs. Fluminense
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Copa Sudamericana spotlights Brazilian, Colombian clubs
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Palace sign goalkeeper Cavalieri
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Minnesota reaches deal for Luiz Fernando
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Player out for eight months after bar fight
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Wendel exit proof of Brazil's problems
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PSG to sign Fluminense's Wendel - source
Paris Saint-Germain are close to making their signing of Fluminense midfielder Wendel official, a source close to the French club has revealed.
Jo fires Corinthians to 7th Brazilian title
Former Manchester City striker Jo scored two goals as Corinthians beat Fluminense 3-1 on Wednesday to claim their seventh Brazilian championship.
PSG close to signing Wendel - source
Paris Saint-Germain are in advanced talks to sign Fluminense midfielder Wendel, a Brazilian source has told ESPN FC.
Watford complete Richarlison signing
Richarlison, 20, had been linked with Premier League champions Chelsea, Europa League runners-up Ajax and Brazilian side Palmeiras.
Arsenal to buy Silva, sell to Bremen - source
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Brazil's dark underbelly is showing
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Barcelona sign Marlon to permanent deal
Barcelona have made Marlon Santos' loan from Fluminense permanent, signing the 21-year-old to a three-year deal.
Juliao joins Sporting KC on loan from Fluminense
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Unsure of Copa rules, Barca sit Marlon
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Ronaldinho to play friendly for Mexico club
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Ronaldinho weighing MLS, Chinese League
Ronaldinho is weighing up offers from the United States as he considers one final move in his playing career.
2020-21 Bras Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético-MG | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | +8 | 24 |
| Internacional | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +8 | 21 |
| São Paulo | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 19 |
| Palmeiras | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | +5 | 19 |
| Vasco da Gama | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 18 |
| Flamengo | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| Sport | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 17 |
| Santos | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 17 |
| Fortaleza | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 16 |
| Athletico-PR | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 14 |
| Fluminense | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 14 |
| Ceará | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 14 |
| Atlético-GO | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -3 | 13 |
| Grêmio | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Corinthians | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 12 |
| Coritiba | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 11 |
| Red Bull Bragantino | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 11 |
| Botafogo | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | -2 | 11 |
| Goiás | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 9 |
| Bahia | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 9 |
2020-21 Team LeadersBrazilian Serie A
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsBrazilian Serie A
Goal Difference-2Tied-12th
Goals Scored12Tied-13th
Assists7Tied-13th
Goals Conceded14Tied-13th