MEDELLÍN, Colombia (AP) — After a brief stint with MLS side Minnesota United in the United States, Colombia soccer international James Rodríguez decided to return home on Thursday.
Rodríguez, a former Real Madrid midfielder who was a free agent, will play for Atlético Nacional, the most decorated club that is based in Medellín, in his home nation.
Atlético Nacional did not disclose the financial details of the deal or the duration of it.
Rodríguez, 35, has bounced around since 2022, with stints with Olympiacos in Greece, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Rayo Vallecano in Spain, Club León in Mexico and Minnesota United in the MLS, where he played just six matches in the first semester of the year.
The midfielder helped lead Colombia to the Copa America final in 2024, the country's first such appearance in 23 years. He has 31 goals in 131 career international matches with Colombia.

#colombia #rodr #nacional

The close of the free-agent market caused a real media stir in the Liga BetPlay. The boards of the country's top clubs are rushing key negotiations ahead of the registration deadline set for September 11.
James Rodríguez is reportedly finalizing details in Medellín to undergo medical tests and sign with Atlético Nacional. Meanwhile, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado has reached a verbal agreement with Millonarios FC to take medicals in Bogotá and complete his return to the local league at age 38.
The day took an unexpected turn with the possible return of Jackson Martínez. At 39, and after retiring in 2020, the striker is considering a formal offer from Independiente Medellín with the approval of coach Amaranto Perea.
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#return #rodr #meanwhile #juan

By getting past Internacional, Grêmio qualified for the 16th Copa do Brasil semifinal in its historyCredits: LUCAS UEBEL/GREMIO FBPA
The 2026 Copa do Brasil finalized its semifinalists this week. Grêmio, who eliminated rivals Internacional with a 3-1 victory this Thursday (3), will face Atlético-MG, who beat Cruzeiro on Tuesday (1). On the other side, Palmeiras, who got past Santos on Wednesday (2), will take on Vasco, who eliminated Vitória, also on Wednesday.
The Tricolor gaúcho will make its 16th appearance in a Copa do Brasil semifinal and has now matched Flamengo's record, as Flamengo has also reached this stage of the competition 16 times since it began in 1989. Vasco, now in its third straight semifinal, has 11 semifinals in the tournament. Palmeiras, whose last semifinal appearance came during its 2020 ******* le-winning campaign, will play in its 10th semifinal. Atlético-MG, champions in 2014 and 2021, will contest their seventh semifinal.
Clubs with the most Copa do Brasil semifinal appearances (1989-2026):
16 – Grêmio (1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2026)

#internacional #vasco #eliminated

Santos FC fought hard and applied plenty of pressure early in the derby, but could not overturn Palmeiras' large advantage. After a 0-0 draw this Wednesday (2) at Vila Belmiro, they are out of the 2026 Copa do Brasil. Peixe did try to break through and created chances, but their rivals knew how to protect the result after winning the first leg of the quarterfinals 3-0 on the 26th at Nubank Parque in São Paulo, thus securing a place in the semifinals.
Out of the national knockout tournament, coach Cuca's squad now shifts focus to the 2026 Brazilian Championship. Riding high after beating Corinthians 1-0 last Sunday (30) at Neo Química Arena, Alvinegro Praiano now aims to climb even higher in the table and move away from the danger zone.
This Sunday (6), Santos FC visits Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium at 4 p.m. for the 26th round of the Brasileirão. If they can win in Porto Alegre, Peixe could open up as much as a seven-point gap from the relegation zone and start dreaming of bigger things in the national competition.
Santos FC now turns its full focus to the Brasileirão (Photo: Raul Baretta/ Santos FC)
The match – Driven by the "fire corridor" on arrival and by a roaring Vila Belmiro, Santos came out on top of Palmeiras. Just 4 minutes in, Igor Vinicius reached the edge of the box and struck with his left foot, forcing a save from Carlos Miguel.

#zone

Photo: David Funk
Josh Herrin leads the way for Team North America - on a Yamaha R7!
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FIM North America announced its roster for the 2026 FIM Intercontinental Games, taking place Dec. 10-13 at the famed Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiânia, Brazil, with all six FIM Continental Unions (CONU) battling for global bragging rights.
After a successful inaugural event in 2024, the 2026 FIM Intercontinental Games will provide an opportunity for FIM North America - which is made up of the American Motorcyclist ******* ociation, Canadian Motorcycle ******* ociation and Barbados Motoring Federation - to once again compete against the remaining CONUs from around the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and Oceania.

#north #intercontinental

Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG to battle for a spot in the 2026 Copa Betano do Brasil semifinalsCredits: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro will decide a place in the 2026 Copa Betano do Brasil semifinals this Tuesday (1st). After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Minas Gerais rivals meet again tonight at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte, with live coverage on SporTV and Premiere.
If the teams draw again, the matchup will be decided on penalties, a real possibility given how evenly balanced the first meeting was.
On Wednesday (2nd), Vasco and Palmeiras will take the field looking to protect the advantage they built at home. This time, the challenge will be away from their own stadiums. After a 1-0 win, Vasco visits Vitória at Barradão in Salvador. At Vila Belmiro in Santos, Palmeiras, leading 3-0, faces Santos. Both matches will kick off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) and will be available on TV Globo, SporTV, Premiere, and Amazon.
On Thursday (3rd), Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre hosts Grêmio vs. Internacional at 8 p.m. (Brasília time). Amazon will broadcast the Rio Grande do Sul derby. Gre-Nal finished scoreless in the first leg at Beira-Rio.

#arena #premiere

Today, August 30, Lisbon Lion Bobby Lennox is celebrating his 83rd birthday.
The Celtic legend scored 277 goals in 589 games for Celtic, and up until recently he was the club's most decorated player with 25 major honours. He has only recently been surpassed by Callum McGregor (26) and James Forrest (28).
Bobby's impressive roll of honour reads as 11 League ***** les, eight Scottish Cups, five League Cups and, of course, the European Cup when he was part of the legendary Celtic side which defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon's Estadio Nacional on May 25, 1967 to become the Kings of Europe.
And as the Celtic Family wishes Bobby a very happy birthday, we take a brief look at the incredible career of a legendary figure in Celtic's long and illustrious history…
Born in Saltcoats, Bobby was the farthest-flung of the Lisbon Lions – hence the ***** le of his autobiography – Thirty Miles from Paradise. Bobby, of course, has remained a Saltcoats Bhoy to this day. In his book, Bobby describes an almost idyllic childhood beside the sea and, apart from his six-month spell with Houston Hurricane in 1978, he has stayed in the town his entire life. 'I had a great upbringing,' he later told the Celtic View. 'We weren't the richest family in the world, but I didn't want for much, although all I really wanted was a ball at my feet anyway.'

#family #birthday #recently

Nacional-AM beat CSA-AL 3-1 at the Arena da Amazônia in the first leg of the Série D promotion play-offsCredits: Disclosure/Instagram/nacionalfc1913
Nacional-AM moved closer to promotion to Série C by beating CSA-AL 3-1 on Thursday night (27) in the first leg of the Série D promotion play-offs. At the Arena da Amazônia in Manaus, the Leão da Vila Municipal built an advantage that allows them to lose by up to one goal in the second leg of the tie.
All four goals in the match were scored in the first half. Sassá, Renanzinho and Rafa Marcos found the net for the home side, while Matheus pulled one back for the team from Alagoas.
The teams will meet again next Thursday (3) at Rei Pelé in Maceió, at 8 p.m. Brasília time. Playing at home, CSA will have the chance to overturn the defeat. If they win by two goals, the team promoted to the 2027 Série C will be decided in a penalty shootout. If they win by three goals or more, the Alagoas side will secure the spot.
The promotion play-offs offer two spots in Série C. The other tie is between Goiatuba-GO and São José-RS, who drew 0-0 in the first match. The teams from Goiás and Rio Grande do Sul will face each other again next Wednesday (2) at the Divino Garcia Rosa stadium in the city of Goiatuba, Goiás. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. Brasília time.

#first #thursday

It's time!
Internacional and Grêmio are lined up.
The first Gre-Nal of the 2026 Copa do Brasil quarter-finals kicks off at 8pm (Brasília time) this Thursday (27).
Beira-Rio will host the 453rd edition of the classic in history.
It brings together two managers under pressure.

#lined #first

One player who signed for Liverpool this summer is reportedly attempting to persuade a defensive midfielder on the Reds' radar to join him at Anfield.
Last month, the Merseyside club confirmed that they'd agreed a deal to sign Colombian attacking midfielder Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional in his homeland, with the teenager moving to England next year after he's turned 18.
The youngster is now understood to have taken on some ad-hoc agency duties by trying to convince a friend of his to follow him to L4.
According to information shared on VBar Caracol (via Sport Witness), Liverpool sent scouts to watch Matias Orozco during Deportivo Cali's 2-2 draw against Inter de Bogota on Sunday, with the midfielder understood to have played well before being forced off with a minor injury in the second half.
During that livestream, it was claimed that Martinez has been trying to convince the 18-year-old (who's a close personal friend) to join the Reds.

#reds #join

Atlético drew 0-0 with Internacional this Saturday (22) at Beira-Rio, in the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship.
With a heavily changed lineup, and away from Belo Horizonte, Galo earned another important point in the competition.
The result extended Galo's unbeaten run to 11 matches. The team was coming off a draw with Bragantino in the Copa Sudamericana, a result that secured qualification for the quarterfinals, and now it also keeps the streak alive in the Brasileirão.
With an eye on the derby against Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, head coach Eduardo Domínguez opted for an alternative lineup. Names that have been important throughout the season were rested, while players with fewer minutes were given an opportunity.
Among the new faces was Fred, who made his debut in the Galo shirt. The midfielder came on in the second half and took part in the closing stages of the match.

#important #result

Internacional and Atlético-MG are drawing 0-0 this Saturday (22), in the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Despite the cold in Porto Alegre, the first half was heated at the Beira-Rio Giant.
It started with an indirect free kick awarded by the referee when center-back Ruan poorly played the ball back to Everson, and the Galo goalkeeper had to use his hand to stop Inter from scoring.
But the biggest highlight of the first half was provided by Alan Minda.
The Ecuadorian Galo forward came close to producing a likely Puskás Award contender after dribbling past the goalkeeper and leaving two opponents on the ground before shooting.

#despite

On Tuesday afternoon (18), Santos defeated Internacional 3-0 at CT Rei Pelé, on the coast of São Paulo. Ignácio Salmon (2) and Yago Keven found the net in the win that left Peixe two points behind the top eight in the Brazilian U-17 Championship. The eight best-placed teams in the table at the end of the tournament's first phase advance to the knockout stage.
The 12th round of the competition began on Monday (17), with a 2-2 draw between Botafogo and Flamengo. The matches continued on Tuesday, with seven more games.
The final two matches will be on Wednesday (19), between Corinthians and Fluminense, and Thursday (20), between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro. Check out all the information about this round's matchups:
Monday (17)
Botafogo 2 x 2 Flamengo - Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

#flamengo #matches

Gama-DF advanced to the Série D semifinal and secured promotion to the 2027 Série CCredits: Divulgação/Instagram/segamaoficial
ASA-AL, Gama-DF, Uberlândia-MG, and ABC-RN qualified for the Série D semifinals and secured promotion to Série C this weekend. The quartet can now focus on winning the competition. To reach the final, ASA will face Gama, while Uberlândia will take on ABC.
The team from Alagoas got past Goiatuba-GO. After another draw, this time 1-1 in Arapiraca (AL), they won on penalties, with Motta scoring a chipped penalty in the decisive kick — the first leg had ended 0-0. At Bezerrão, in Gama (DF), the home side thrashed São José-RS 4-0 and secured their spot with a 5-1 aggregate score.
Uberlândia, meanwhile, had come off a 1-0 win over CSA and won again, this time 2-0 in Maceió. ABC, for their part, beat Nacional-AM 1-0 in Natal. The black-and-white side from Rio Grande do Norte had held a 2-1 advantage.
Despite being knocked out in the quarterfinals, Nacional-AM, CSA-AL, São José-RS, and Goiatuba-GO will compete in the promotion playoffs for the 2027 Série C. In two-legged ties, Nacional and CSA will battle for one of the spots, while São José and Goiatuba will fight for the other.

#gama #uberl #PROMOTION #time

Rodrigo Mora's lawyer warns the player 'is sad and suffering' that FC Porto won't give the all clear for his transfer to Roma. 'He wants to play and realised he's a third choice for Francesco Farioli.'
The negotiations between the two clubs had seemingly reached a breakthrough on Tuesday evening, on loan for €7-10m with an option to buy for a further €40-43m at the end of the season.
PORTO, PORTUGAL – DECEMBER 12: Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between FC Porto and FC Midtjylland at Estadio do Dragao on December 12, 2024 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
That would become an obligation if certain conditions were met, and this is where it all ground to a halt, because the clubs have fundamentally different ideas on what should activate that clause.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 19: Rodrigo Mora #89 of FC Porto warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and FC Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. ******* /Getty Images)

#december #getty #atlanta

Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG will compete for a spot in the Copa Betano do Brasil semifinalCredits: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
CBF held the draw for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa do Brasil this Tuesday (11), in Rio de Janeiro, which will feature, for the first time since 1989, three state derby matchups. On one side of the bracket, the competition will have the clashes between Internacional x Grêmio and Cruzeiro x Atlético-MG. On the other, Vasco x Vitória and Palmeiras x Santos.
Of these four matchups, two have previously decided the tournament: the Minas Gerais derby, Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro, in 2014, when Galo were crowned champions, and the São Paulo derby, Palmeiras x Santos, in 2015, when Alviverde lifted the trophy.
Historically, all four matchups have taken place before. Grêmio and Inter faced each other only once, in 1992, in the quarterfinals, when Colorado advanced on penalties. Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG, in addition to the 2014 final, met in the quarterfinals in 2019 and 2025, with one victory for each side.
Grêmio and Internacional will face each other in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa Betano do BrasilCredits: Ricardo Duarte/SC Internacional

#cruzeiro #copa #matchups #betano

Win over Grêmio moved Botafogo closer to the top 8 in the Brasileirão U-17Credits: Angelo Pieretti/Grêmio FBPA
Botafogo beat Grêmio 3-1 on Monday night (10) at Airton Ferreira da Silva, in Eldorado do Sul (RS), in the opening match of the 11th round of the Brasileirão U-17. The result, secured with goals from Bernardo Germano (2) and Gustavo Xisto (1), left Glorioso just one point behind América-MG, who sit in eighth place with 16 points.
The top eight teams in the standings will secure a place in the quarterfinals of the competition. To stay close to the qualification zone, the club from General Severiano will have to rely on slip-ups from Santos, who have 14 points, and Internacional and São Paulo, both on 13.
The team from Rio Grande do Sul, who pulled one back through Benjamin Santos, remained in 15th place and stayed on 10 points, but could be overtaken this round.
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#santos #pieretti

Tolima and Independiente del Valle face off this Wednesday at the Manuel Murillo Toro in Copa Libertadores.
In their last match, Tolima prevailed 2-1 against Internacional de Bogotá (Colombian League Clausura 2026). In their last fixture, Independiente del Valle won 0-2 against LDU Quito (Ecuador League 2026).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Tolima winning 1-0.
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Jean Arroyo - Tibia And Fibula Fracture

#last

Six matches brought the 22nd round of the Brasileirão to a close this Sunday (9).
Several teams extended their respective winless runs in the competition.
That is the case for Vasco, Internacional and Fluminense (six games each), São Paulo (eight), and Chapecoense, who have only won in the opening round.
There was, for example, a stumble by the leaders and then wins for the teams right behind them.
The coming midweek will bring Copa Sudamericana and Libertadores challenges for THIRTEEN teams.

#sunday #internacional #fluminense

Palmeiras and Internacional face off this Sunday (9), at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at Nubank Parque, in a match valid for the 22nd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
The game is the famous "clash of opposites." At least when looking at their current positions in the table.
Verdão leads the championship with 47 points and is chasing a second straight win to stay comfortably at the top and, who knows, take advantage of another Flamengo slip-up to pull further ahead.
Colorado, meanwhile, has not won in five rounds in the Brasileirão and, because of that, sits at the top of the relegation zone (17th place) with 22 points.
Compared to the last match (a 2-1 loss to Corinthians, but qualification for the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals), coach Paulo Pezzolano opted for just one change for Inter: Félix Torres comes in for Mercado.

#match #internacional

With Vitória and Internacional advancing this Thursday (6), the round of 16 of the 2026 Copa do Brasil is now officially over.
+ Inter hold off Corinthians and book their place in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals
+ On a disastrous night for Santos, Vitória thrash Athletico-PR and advance in the Copa do Brasil
Now, alongside Leão da Barra and Colorado, Atlético-MG, Cruzeiro, Grêmio, Palmeiras, Santos and Vasco remain alive in the race for the national ****** le.
The quarterfinals will be played on August 26 and 27 (first legs) and September 2 and 3 (second legs).

#quarterfinals

At Neo Química Arena, Corinthians beat Internacional 2-1 this Thursday (6) in the second leg of the 2026 Copa do Brasil round of 16.
However, because they won the first leg 2-0, Colorado secured a place in the next round of the tournament and remains alive in the dream of a second ****** le (they lifted the trophy in 1992).
The entire first half was practically one big "attack versus defense" battle.
However, even with their attacking dominance and control of possession, Timão relied on crosses (10 in total) to try to find center-forward Pedro Raul in the box.
The strategy worked to some extent, after all, it was through the air that Corinthians opened the scoring.

#however #arena

Internacional, champions of the 1st U-15 Copa do BrasilCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF
In an exciting final between two top teams from Brazil's youth ranks, Internacional beat Palmeiras 3-1 this Saturday (August 1) to become the champions of the first U-15 Copa do Brasil. The match was played at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis (RJ), and was attended by CBF president Samir Xaud.
Asafe, Kayki, and Gustavo Fahmer scored the goals in the win. Maicon scored for Palmeiras. At an intense pace, both teams fought for every ball with grit and determination. They also stood out for their creativity, dribbling, and plays that showed technique and great skill.
At the start of the first half, Palmeiras took control of the game and opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Maicon, after a run down the right by Gabriel Bueno, who got past his marker. It looked as though Palmeiras' second goal would not take long, such was the team's dominance.
But Inter changed the course of the match. They started moving the ball more quickly and equalized in the 26th minute with a goal by Asafe after a corner kick. Then, in the 38th minute, they completed the comeback with a fine finish from Kaique from outside the box.

#minute #internacional #maicon #champions

The 14th round of the Brasileirão Women's A1 begins this weekend and runs through Monday (3). There are only four rounds left until the end of the competition's first phase, and the teams are fighting to stay in the top eight to advance to the quarterfinals. So far, Corinthians, São Paulo, Palmeiras, Bahia, Internacional, Ferroviária, Flamengo, and Cruzeiro are in the qualification zone. Check the full table by clicking here.
Most of the matches will be played on Saturday (1), when Fluminense vs. Red Bull Bragantino, Cruzeiro vs. Botafogo, Grêmio vs. América-MG, Mixto vs. Atlético-MG, and Vitória vs. São Paulo will face off.
On Sunday (2), six more teams take the field: Palmeiras vs. Internacional, Santos vs. Juventude, and Ferroviária vs. Bahia. The round wraps up with the clash between Flamengo and Corinthians on Monday (3).
Saturday (1)
Fluminense vs. Red Bull Bragantino - 3:00 PM - Luso Brasileiro, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

#Monday #cruzeiro

The fake audio used by Internacional's legal department in the defense of center-back Victor Gabriel ended up carrying decisive weight in the punishment handed down by the STJD.
This was the content that "blew up" on social media (see below).
The voting was already underway when auditor Aline Jatahy questioned the authenticity of the material released by Inter.
Messages were already circulating on social media about the likelihood that the content was not genuine, since it came from a parody page called "O VAR Brasileiro."
That information reached the members of the STJD's Sixth Disciplinary Commission. And the situation changed, as reported by Uol.

#Media #victor #gabriel #aline

Signed for R$ 60 million, Gabriel Pec made his official debut for Cruzeiro this Wednesday (22), but the match against Internacional ended in the worst possible way for the forward.
Pec suffered a fracture to the tibia in his left leg and will need surgery in the coming days.
The very serious incident happened 13 minutes into the second half.
While contesting the ball, Internacional center-back Victor Gabriel struck the Cruzeiro player squarely on the shin and was sent off immediately.
Watch the incident below:

#internacional

The first teams to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Women's Copa do Brasil were confirmed on Monday night (20). Ferroviária, Flamengo, and Internacional defeated Corinthians, Instituto 3B, and Coritiba respectively. The three teams that advanced all won 1-0. The competition continues this Tuesday (21) with three more matchups: Fluminense vs. Cruzeiro, Itabirito vs. Bahia, and Vasco da Gama vs. São Paulo.
Ferroviária secured its spot by defeating Corinthians 1-0 at Arena Fonte Luminosa in Araraquara (SP). The Grená Warriors opened the scoring in the first half through center back Andressa. For the rest of the match, Ferrinha handled the pressure from Brabas and held on to the score until the final whistle.
Flamengo advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Instituto 3B 1-0 in a match played at Luso Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro. Fernanda found the net for the Girls of Gávea in the 22nd minute. During the first half, the Rubro-Negro controlled the match, but it was the team from Amazonas that stood out in the second half. Despite their efforts, Instituto 3B was unable to convert its chances.
Flamengo eliminated Instituto 3B in the Women's Copa do Brasil round of 16Credits: Disclosure/flamengofutebolfeminino
Playing away from home at Couto Pereira in Curitiba (PR), Internacional also beat ******* a 1-0. In the first half, the Colorado Girls controlled the match, while Coritiba defended and looked to use counterattacks. At the end of the first half, Sole Jaimes found the net for Colorado. The second half was more scrappy and brought no change to the scoreline.

#flamengo #copa #brasil

The eighth round of the Brasileirão U-17 begins this Tuesday (14) with nine matchups. The opening clash will be between Palmeiras and Flamengo at 11 a.m. at Nubank Parque in São Paulo. All the other matches that day will kick off at 3 p.m. The round comes to an end on Wednesday (15) with the match between Vasco da Gama and Corinthians.
The competition is marked by a great deal of balance in the standings. The 20 participating teams are trying to stay in the G-8, the qualification zone for the second phase. At the moment, Palmeiras, Fluminense, Fortaleza, Corinthians, Cruzeiro, América-MG, Athletico-PR, and Bahia occupy the top eight spots.
Red Bull Bragantino, Santos, Grêmio, Vasco da Gama, Juventude, São Paulo, Internacional, and Botafogo remain in the race to enter the qualification zone and could move up depending on the results of the eighth round.
Atlético-MG and Flamengo are on the outside looking in, but still have a chance to recover in the tournament. The situation is a bit more complicated for Vitória, in 19th place with 3 points, and Atlético-GO, in 20th place with no points, but the teams remain firmly in contention considering there are still 12 rounds left before the end of the first phase.
Tuesday (14)

It’s a particularly cruel way to make a departure official.
After recently terminating the contract of their Brazilian center-back Léo Coelho, Amazonas FC went even further by posting an Instagram video compiling his biggest blunders, positioning errors, and own goals.
It was a deliberate act of pettiness from the Brazilian third-division club (Brasileiro Série C), in response to the labor claim filed by Coelho, who is demanding nearly 8 million reais (around 1.3 million euros) for unpaid wages and other contractual breaches.
The 33-year-old defender had arrived in the Amazon region last August with the status of an experienced player after spells with Uruguayan giants Nacional and Peñarol. But things quickly turned sour.
While some praised the originality of the move, others saw it as a blatant lack of respect.

Amazonas FC "broke new ground" by officially announcing the termination of center-back Léo Coelho's contract after he had taken the club to court.
In addition to the statement announcing the end of the deal, the current 14th-placed team in Série C posted a video featuring the 33-year-old defender's "worst moments."
There are five clips in which Léo Coelho ends up "helping out" during opponents' attacks.
The player is seeking around R$ 8 million from the Manaus-based club over unpaid wages.
After spells with Uruguayan giants Nacional and Peñarol, he joined Amazonas in August last year.