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Pain, poverty, bribery and glory: the extraordinary rise of Roberto Firmino
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
The German talentspotter reveals the lengths he went to in order to sign the young forward from Figueirense in 2010
Why Brazilians just don’t rate Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino
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: Cruzeiro upstage Inter
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro gained sole possession of top spot in Brazil Serie A after coming from behind to beat title rivals Internacional on Sunday.
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Scolari loses on return
Grêmio Luiz Felipe Scolari's return as coach of the Gremio failed to make an instant impact as Vitoria won 2-1 in the Brazilian Serie A.
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Cruzeiro bounce back
Cruzeiro Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro returned to winning ways on Wednesday, while Sao Paulo's unbeaten streak came to an end.
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Sao Paulo beat leaders
Sao Paulo Sao Paulo upset Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro as Internacional returned to some form on Sunday.
Copa do Brasil Wrap: Santos, Botafogo progress
Botafogo Santos have advanced to the next round of the Copa do Brasil with a 2-0 win away to Clube Recreativo Atletico Catalano (CRAC).
