Campeonato Brasileiro

Defensive midfielder Thiago Maia has become the latest of four Brazilian signings by Lille coach Marcelo Bielsa.

Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva Alexandre Pato's agent is in talks with European clubs and Corinthians are unlikely to sign Carlos Tevez, according to the club's president.

Fred Brazilian international striker Fred has admitted he came very close to joining Tottenham Hotspur in 2009.

Lucas Araujo Lima Santos have reportedly offered Lucas Lima a contract extension that could double his wages and the midfielder says it is his only proposal.

Luis Suarez Barcelona invited Chapecoense to play in a pre-season fixture after a plane carrying the Brazilian team crashed in November.

Ronaldinho Ronaldinho, 36, is committed to doing all he can to help Chapecoense, according to his brother and agent Roberto Assis.

Cruzeiro Defending Brazil Serie A champions Cruzeiro moved back to the top of the table with a 2-0 victory over Sport Recife on Wednesday.

Lucas Silva Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Real Madrid are interested in signing Cruzeiro midfielder Lucas Silva.

Ronaldinho After returning to feature for Fluminense in the Florida Cup, Ronaldinho confirmed he wants to continue playing professional football.

Vágner Carmo Mancini With Chapecoense just three points clear of the relegation zone, the club have opted to remove Vagner Mancini.