Marketing stunt or ‘extraordinary’ transfer? Ravenna fans ride wave of the Ronaldinho Effect
Brazil legend’s decision to play in Serie C at 46 has divided fans – but the man who arranged the deal has high hopes On a scorching summer afternoon in Ravenna, a city far better known for its fifth-century Byzantine mosaics and Dante’s tomb than for footballing glory, eyes are peeled in the historic centre for one…
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- Guardian — FootballFri, 25 Sept · 16:50
Socceroos denied famous win as late Brazil goal cancels out Irankunda stunner
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- BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 22:35
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- BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 18:22
Northampton agree deal with Pato-led consortium
Northampton reach agreement with a consortium including former Brazil forward Alexandre Pato over a "proposed shareholding acquisition".
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