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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
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Internacional win again
Internacional Internacional moved to within two points of top spot in the Brazilian Serie A after leaders Cruzeiro stumbled to back-to-back draws.
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Sao Paulo continue charge
Sao Paulo Sao Paulo continued their charge towards the Brazilian Serie A title with a 3-0 victory against Goias.
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Corinthians rise to third
Corinthians Corinthians were the biggest movers midweek as their Brazilian Serie A rivals all stumbled.
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Quartet level at summit
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro, Corinthians, Internacional and Goias all recorded wins over the weekend to move level at the top of Brazil's Serie A table.
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Palmeiras survive
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.
Brazil Serie A Wrap: Cruzeiro close the gap
Cruzeiro Defending champions Cruzeiro closed the gap atop the Brazil Serie A table after defeating Coritiba in a five-goal thriller.
