'Exhausted' ex-Liverpool star Coutinho leaves Vasco
Former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has left Vasco da Gama citing pressure from fans and mental exhaustion.
Coutinho reveals World Cup 2026 'dream' at unveiling (0:36)
Flamengo fire coach Pereira after four months
Flamengo has fired coach Vitor Pereira after the loss in the Rio de Janeiro state championship final against archrival Fluminense.
30K fans greet Marcelo in Fluminense return
Former Real Madrid Marcelo has signed a two-year contract with his former club Fluminense to return to the Brazilian league after 17 years.
Fluminense beat Flamengo in Taca Rio, but battles will continue off the pitch
Brazilian football never does things the easy way, and the outcome of Rio state championship between Fluminense met Flamengo was no different.
Brave girl dares to wear rival's jersey at Rio derby
One image from last Sunday's Rio de Janeiro derby between Fluminense and Flamengo went viral in Brazil, but it did not come from the pitch.
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.
Brazil Carioca Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluminense | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 15 |
| Vasco da Gama | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11 |
| Volta Redonda | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| Bangu | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Portuguesa-RJ | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Sampaio Correa RJ | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -7 | 7 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Botafogo | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 9 |
| Madureira | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| Boavista | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Flamengo | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| Nova Iguaçu | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 5 |
| Maricá | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 3 |