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Clarence Seedorf Clarence Seedorf has described his appointment as Milan coach as a 'dream' after announcing his retirement on Tuesday.
Botafogo Botafogo have moved top of the Brazil Serie A with a 2-0 win over Nautico, while Coritiba slipped up with a draw at Santos.
Atlético Mineiro Atletico Mineiro begin their Copa Libertadores defence at Zamora on Tuesday, while Santos Laguna meet Arsenal.
Grêmio Gremio could open up a handy lead in Group 6 of the Copa Libertadores if they can overcome Argentina's Newell's Old Boys on Wednesday.
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro extended their lead atop the Brazil Serie A despite being held to a 0-0 by Corinthians, while Atletico PR clinched another win.
Internacional Internacional salvaged their Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg with Atletico Paranaense late on, earning a 1-1 home draw.
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro have extended their lead at the top of Brazil Serie A after triumphing in an eight-goal stunner with Criciuma.
Sporting Cristal Sporting Cristal may be left to rue their profligacy despite overcoming Atletico Paranaense 2-1 in their Copa Libertadores first-round first leg.
