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Brazil’s Carnival Atmosphere

Few love a party as much as the Brazilians and with the fiesta of music, dance, and colour in full swing this weekend, the nation besotted with football indulges in its other great passion, Carnival. And yet, there are more than a few links between the country’s two great loves.

Obrigado Galo! Ronaldinho Highlights

With the news that he will be leaving Atletico Mineiro, Ronaldinho has posted a highlights video as a tribute to his time with the Brazilian club with whom he won the Copa Libertadores and was crowned South American Player of the Year

More Copa Magic from South America

The latest events from the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil threw up more great action and talking points. Ronaldinho couldn’t save the defending champions while Corinthians staged a tribute to former fan and motorsport legend Ayrton Senna.

South Central: Americas Highlights

South America’s biggest club competition, the Copa Libertadores, never fails to entertain and there’s further highlights from around the region. In the best of the week’s action, Ronaldinho is showered with affection, and coins, Brazil’s champions are beaten, and there’s a belter from Mexico.

Happy Birthday Ronaldinho

PORTO Alegre is known as “Cidade Sorriso” or Smile City. It’s appropriate then, that it should export the most famous buck-toothed grin in world football. An odyssey that traversed three of Europe’s most renowned cities came full circle when Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, better known as Ronadinho, returned to his homeland where his career has continued to glitter. He celebrates his 34th birthday this week.

Ronaldinho Remains and Eyes Seleção Return

Legendary Brazilian Ronaldinho will not be returning to Europe after all. According to reports, the two-time World Player of the Year was set to sign for Turkish side Besiktas, but has extended his stay at Atletico Mineiro with whom he enjoyed a stunning 2013. Having led his club to the Copa Libertadores title, the 33-year-old was recently voted South American player of the year in a fan poll, amid clamours for a recall to the Seleção in time for a World Cup swan-song.

Samba Surprise: Big Phil Drops Kaká and Ron

Big Phil Scolari has shocked Brazilian supporters by omitting both Kaká and Ronaldinho for the upcoming Confederations Cup. The squad announcement, indicating the players expected to compete for World Cup glory on home soil next summer, drew gasps from the assembled press.