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Pain, poverty, bribery and glory: the extraordinary rise of Roberto Firmino
By Ed McCambridge published
Roberto Firmino battled the odds to become a Premier League and European champion at Liverpool, after making a miraculous journey from Maceio to Merseyside via a five-year spell in Germany. FFT retells the remarkable tale with those who were part of it
Ex-Hoffenheim sporting director Ernst Tanner reveals how a cheeky "bribe" helped him sign Roberto Firmino
By FourFourTwo Staff published
The German talentspotter reveals the lengths he went to in order to sign the young forward from Figueirense in 2010
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Cruzeiro upstage Inter
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro gained sole possession of top spot in Brazil Serie A after coming from behind to beat title rivals Internacional on Sunday.
Why Brazilians just don’t rate Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino
By Marcus Alves published
Roberto Firmino His gifts have gradually become appreciated in England, but 'Bobby' has previously been labelled “the new Afonso Alves” in his home country. Marcus Alves explains all...
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Mixed day for keeper Ceni
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Sao Paulo Iconic goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni scored a penalty and missed another as Sao Paulo drew 2-2 with Flamengo.
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Cruzeiro move clear
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Cruzeiro Defending champions Cruzeiro opened a three-point lead atop the table as the chasing pack stumbled in Brazil's Serie A over the weekend.
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Inter rout Flamengo
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Internacional Internacional were big winners as Cruzeiro extended their lead atop the Brazilian Serie A standings on the weekend.
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Fluminense win big
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Fluminense Fluminense and Sao Paulo were both big winners in the opening round of the Brazil Serie A over the weekend.
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