Campeonato Brasileiro

Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva After almost two years without a Brazil cap, Alexandre Pato is eager for a recall and reckons Dunga does not have a better option up front.

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.

Ronaldinho Atletico Mineiro star Ronaldinho is an injury doubt for December's Club World Cup after suffering a torn groin muscle.

The Arena Corinthians is reportedly facing severe structural damage, and the Brazilian champions say they are investigating the claim.

Kaka Kaka said he was emotional upon returning to childhood club Sao Paulo in Brazil, as he embarks on a six-month loan stint.

Laureus have recognised Chapecoense's success in rebuilding after the majority of their first-team squad were killed in an air disaster.

Internacional Internacional were big winners as Cruzeiro extended their lead atop the Brazilian Serie A standings on the weekend.

Alan Ruschel Chapecoense will pay tribute to the 71 people killed in last year's tragic plane crash in a pre-season friendly against Barcelona on Monday.

Ronaldinho A Brazil side formed of domestic-based players will take on Colombia to raise funds for Chapecoense in January.