Corinthians

Corinthians Corinthians were the biggest movers midweek as their Brazilian Serie A rivals all stumbled.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro, Corinthians, Internacional and Goias all recorded wins over the weekend to move level at the top of Brazil's Serie A table.

Palmeiras Palmeiras retained their top-flight status at the expense of Bahia and Vitoria as the Brazilian Serie A came to a thrilling close on Sunday.

Cruzeiro Defending champions Cruzeiro closed the gap atop the Brazil Serie A table after defeating Coritiba in a five-goal thriller.

Corinthians Elias netted his second goal in as many Copa Libertadores matches as Corinthians preserved their perfect record in the tournament courtesy of a 1-0 win over San Lorenzo.

Roberto da Silva Paulo Roberto - on loan from Osasco Audax - is excited about Didier Drogba's seemingly imminent arrival at Corinthians.

Neymar Lionel Messi and Neymar lead the nominees for the FIFA Puskas Award, with Wales' Hal Robson-Kanu in the running for his Euro 2016 stunner.

Any club interested in signing former AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato will have to pay €25million, according to a Corinthians official.

Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva A number of Brazilian clubs are reportedly interested in Alexandre Pato, but his agent believes a permanent Chelsea switch is possible.