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It's worth remembering that negotiations stalled when the president of the Brazilian club decided not to sign the teenager after pressure from the coach and the fans. He then asked the Rossoneri to increase their bid, so as to minimise the backlash.

Of course we didn't want the match to end like that, given the spectacle it was, but I couldn't leave my teammates in trouble and just stand there. I went to defend my teammates. - Cruzeiro striker Kaio Jorge, explaining his involvement in the brawl after scoring the winning goal.

It's regrettable. We cannot set that example because it ends up having repercussions all around the world. We have a responsibility to safeguard our image and the image of the institution.

It was our dream to reach the semifinal or even the final, but she killed our game. I think the Sao Paulo state's soccer federation has to look at matches of this importance and not give it to a woman. It is no good for us to play against Sao Paulo, Palmeiras, Corinthians, and they put a woman to referee a match of this importance.

Sources close to Lingard reveal Corinthians are now one of the leading contenders for his signature and should a move materialise, the Englishman would link up with former Manchester United teammate Memphis Depay at the Arena Corinthians. Corinthians have been champions of Brazil 31 times and their list of illustrious ex-players includes Socrates and Ronaldo Nazario.

Avai have failed to notch more than a single strike in eight of their last nine Serie B outings, indicating significant attacking struggles within the squad.

Today is the final whistle on the pitch for me. It's time to officially say goodbye to the football field, and I do so with a calm heart and full of gratitude.

Corinthians have struggled since their last title, achieving only two Copa Libertadores qualifications in the past eight years while currently sitting 10th with 16 points in Serie A.

"It was also the first time a Brazilian club has beaten a European side by two goals since Vasco da Gama embarrassed Manchester United in 2000."

"He's got a special talent," said new Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti after giving the 18-year-old a first international start against Ecuador. "He's got character, he's a good person, he's humble, and he seems fine to me, but with a young player we have to be patient and careful."

Gremio has turned a corner in their campaign, securing three consecutive wins, four clean sheets, and maintaining a solid defensive record, showing promise for upcoming matches.