Atletico mineiro

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro and Botafogo consolidated their Brazil Serie A top-two standing, as Gremio and Atletico PR slipped up on the weekend.

Fluminense Fluminense and Sao Paulo were both big winners in the opening round of the Brazil Serie A over the weekend.

Lanús There will soon be a new name on the Recopa Sudamericana trophy as Lanus and Atletico Mineiro make their bow in the showpiece fixture.

Atlético Mineiro Atletico Mineiro took a giant step towards their maiden Copa do Brasil crown after defeating Cruzeiro 2-0 in Wednesday's opening leg.

Nicolas Anelka Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro declared their deal with Nicolas Anelka 'is off' after the Frenchman took too long to arrive in Belo Horizonte.

Atlético Nacional Atletico Nacional overhauled Libertad and Estudiantes to claim top spot in Copa Libertadores' Group Seven on Thursday, while Boca Juniors stayed perfect in Uruguay.

Olimpia Paraguayan club Olimpia will take a 2-0 lead into the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final after a home win over Atletico Mineiro.

Victor Brazil goalkeeper Victor talked down Colombia star James Rodriguez's ability ahead of the FIFA World Cup clash between the teams.

Corinthians avenged their defeat to Cerro Porteno, while Atletico Mineiro saw off Colo Colo.

Botafogo Two-time Brazilian Serie A champions Botafogo were relegated to the country's second-tier competition on Sunday.