Fernando Diniz lost the Copa do Brasil final in 2025 to Corinthians while managing Vasco. However, both teams started the season poorly, leading to Diniz being dismissed by Vasco and Dorival being dismissed by Corinthians. As a result, Renato Gaúcho, former Fluminense coach, took over Vasco, while Fernando Diniz became the new Corinthians head coach. […]
Chelsea defeated Brazilian club Fluminense in the Club World Cup semi-final in New Jersey. A brace from new Chelsea signing Joao Pedro powered the Blues to victory as Fluminense were left chasing shadows. The win ensured Chelsea qualified for the Club World Cup final. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. We decided to […]
This game would mark the end of the road for one confederation in this celebration of global football. It took time for the fixture to flower into life, but it was the spirit of the Samba nation that triumphed by the final whistle, mixing defensive discipline with a side of old school flair. Tactical analysis […]
The warning signs had been ignored. Internazionale leaves the United States in a way that you would expect: limited in both attack and defense, and at the hands of a well-organized Fluminense. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Every step is one closer to redemption. Inter went into the Club World Cup in […]
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida – The FIFA Club World Cup Group F delivered a tense and ultimately barren affair as Mamelodi Sundowns and Fluminense played out a hard-fought goalless draw at Hard Rock Stadium. In stark contrast to Sundowns’ previous seven-goal thriller, this encounter was a masterclass in defensive resilience and a gritty […]
Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund engaged in a fascinating tactical battle that ultimately ended in a 0-0 stalemate in their FIFA Club World Cup Group F opener at MetLife Stadium. While the scoreline suggests a lack of incident, the match was rich with strategic nuances, defensive masterclasses, and intelligent player movements. Fluminense’s resolute defensive structure stifled […]
In the first leg of this Copa Libertadores semi-final, Flamengo’s spectacular attack outplayed a more pragmatic and experienced Grêmio side in the first half hour of the game. However, VAR interruptions allowed Grêmio to regroup and take over the game until the middle of the second half, when Flamengo reacted and got their much-deserved goal. […]
Internacional and Grêmio drew in a Porto Alegre derby that was heavily influenced by their tight schedules, with both sides using mostly reserve elevens. Internacional dominated the first half, nullifying Grêmio’s chance creation mechanisms while threatening them with direct attacks. In the second half, Grêmio tried to improve by using a more direct approach themselves. […]
Grêmio’s awful league form continues, the latest chapter being a 1-0 away defeat to high-flyers Bahia. The home side’s defensive block and expressive passing system caused massive problems for Grêmio throughout, leaving them with one win in their first seven league matches. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Bahia’s start to the 2019 […]
Both Corinthians and Grêmio struggled in attack in different ways. The former failed to capitalize on initial advantages while the latter failed to create those initial advantages in the first place. Unsurprisingly, the pair’s offensive ineptness led to a fairly uneventful draw, which did not help both teams to overcome their early season worries. Tactical […]