We have another national cup (similar to the Kings Cup in Spain) that ends next Wednesday with the match Corinthians vs. Internacional.

The state cups are made to stimulate local teams and to maintain the rivalry between the biggest teams of each State. It’s not the most important but it’s the funniest because we keep in touch with the supporters of the other teams which is more difficult to occur during a national competition.

Damian

Unfortunately, this year Botafogo isn’t doing very well… Our best player (Maicossuel) was sold to Hoffenhein (Germany) at the beginning of the Brazilliian League some weeks ago and the team lost its way.

Reinaldo is another important player but he had an injury two months ago and he still isn’t able to return. Maybe you don’t know him but he has already played with some players of our current selection like Kaka, L.Fabiano and J.César.

I like the idea of the interview but I think that it’s better to wait some time. So that I can improve my english and Botafogo its campaign.

I have some questions about Brazilian football – which is more important to fans, the state championships or the Brazilian Série A? I know Brazil is a big country but the two competitions seem confusing. Also, what is the most important domestic cup to win?

thanks for the kind words and good luck with your studies.

We mainly focus on European football but are always interested in what is going on in Brazil as well. We have done a podcast about the Brazilian League before back in 2007 but maybe it’s time to have another look.

How are your team Botafogo doing this year? Who is the star player at the moment? Which of the Rio teams is your biggest rival? We have interviewed a Vasco da Gama supporter before – so maybe we can interview you some day about your team?

Adriano is playing here in Brazil at Flamengo, the club where he came from. Now, he is fighting with the ball and the balance… Let’s wait to see what happens.

Here in Brazil, I support Botafogo, The Glorious.

I’ve been studying english over the last 3 years and now I’m looking for content in english related to topics of my interest like soccer. I’m still picking up the “terminology”. And I have to say to you, this website is excellent.

Regards.

Just two things that I’d like to point out:

Actually it was in December that Sao Paolo won the Brazilian league title and that Ronaldo joined Corinthians.

And Ronaldo participated in four World Cups (94-98-02-06). The next one may be his fifth.

After all, is was great. Thanks a lot.