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Botafogo squander Brazilian title after 10-game horror run
Rather than be known as the Brazilian title that Palmeiras claimed, 2023 will surely go down in history as the one that Botafogo threw away.
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Soccer
Brazil's title race is astonishingly tight with three games to go
Botafogo looked out of sight midway through the season but, with three games remaining, there is now a four-way battle for Brazil's league title.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Soccer
Sources: Castro to coach Ronaldo at Al Nassr
Portuguese coach Luis Castro will leave Brazilian club Botafogo to take charge of Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, sources told ESPN Brasil.
Soccer
Botafogo, once the club of Brazilian legends, is back on top. So why are fans upset?
Botafogo was once a fixture among Brazil's top sides. Revitalised under owner John Textor, there is concern the renaissance may not last.
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Soccer
Will U.S. owner John Textor's 'Botafogo Way' produce the Bayern Munich of Brazilian football?
Botafogo owner John Textor eyes patience, calm, and a style of play akin to Bayern Munich. Will the American succeed with that vision in Brazil?
Soccer
Botafogo joins Crystal Palace in football's latest multi-club stable
Botafogo is set to join Crystal Palace in John Textor's stable of clubs. But success on the pitch may just be a byproduct of the American's plans.
Brazilian Serie A
Gremio hammer Botafogo to keep Libertadores hopes alive
Gremio scored a comprehensive 5-2 victory over relegated Botafogo on Monday to keep alive their hopes of a top six finish in Brazil’s Serie A.
Brazilian Serie A
Botafogo get rare point in 1-1 draw at Palmeiras
Botafogo got their first point in Brazil's Serie A since before Christmas in a 1-1 draw with an under-strength Palmeiras on Tuesday.
Brazilian Serie A
Comical defensive mix-up gives Inter 2-1 win over Botafogo
A comical mix up by Botafogo defenders gifted Internacional a 2-1 win and condemned the Rio de Janeiro side to their seventh consecutive league defe
Brazilian Serie A
Atletico win to move three points clear in Brazil
Atletico Mineiro moved three points clear at the top of Brazil’s Serie A on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over struggling Botafogo.
Brazilian Serie A
Santos dominate but can't score in 0-0 draw at Botafogo
Santos could not turn their dominance into goals as they shared the points with Botafogo in a 0-0 draw in Rio de Janeiro.
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Soccer
Gremio bounce back from Libertadores exit with 3-0 win
Gremio bounced back from last week's Copa Libertadores elimination to easily beat Botafogo 3-0 at home in Porto Alegre on Sunday.
Botafogo
Soccer
YouTube star sponsors Brazilian club
Brazilian side Botafogo have become the first professional football club in the world to have a YouTuber -- Felipe Neto -- among their shirt sponsors.
CONMEBOL Libertadores
Copa Libertadores heads into quarterfinals
The Copa Libertadores quarterfinals are dominated by Argentine and Brazilian sides, but the other two clubs involved could surprise the favourites.
Remains of ex-Brazil star Garrincha missing
The remains of legendary Brazil winger Garrincha have gone missing, according to his family and local authorities.
Brazilian Campeonato Mineiro
Marcelo sets sights on Botafogo swansong
Marcelo joined Madrid from Fluminense as an 18-year-old in January 2007 and has since won three La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.
Botafogo
Soccer
Brazilian teams need more than big salaries
Atletico Paranaense and Botafogo clearly need more than just money after narrowly scraping their way into the group phase of the Copa Libertadores.
Brazilian Campeonato Carioca
Fan dies after clashes before game in Brazil
A supporter died following violence before Botafogo's meeting with Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
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Brazilian forward banned four years by FIFA
Brazilian striker Jobson has been banned from football for four years for allegedly refusing to undergo a doping test while he played in Saudi Arabia.
Fluminense sack boss Cristovao Borges
Brazilian club Fluminense says it has fired coach Cristovao because of the team's poor performances in the Rio de Janeiro state championship.
Brazil clubs get warning over payments
Clubs may lose three points for each match played while salaries are owed, the Brazilian Football Confederation said. The teams would keep losing points for as long as the debts persist.
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Botafogo and Deportivo Quito in trouble
It was a celebration when Botafogo and Deportivo Quito played off against each other in the Copa Libertadores in February. Fast forward a few months and the situation looks very different...
2024 Brazil Serie A Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Bragantino | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Athletico-PR | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Grêmio | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Internacional | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Atlético-MG | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Fortaleza | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Bahia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Cruzeiro | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Juventude | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| São Paulo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| Vasco da Gama | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Criciúma | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vitória | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Corinthians | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Atlético-GO | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Cuiabá | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
2024 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference41st
Goals Scored81st
Assists5Tied-1st
Goals Conceded4Tied-12th