Campeonato Brasileiro

Olympic gold medallist Douglas Santos has put pen to paper on a Hamburg contract running until 2021, ending his stay at Atletico Mineiro.

Paranaense Atletico Paranaense have scored three times in the second half to recover from two goals down and overcome Flamengo 4-2 in Brazil's Serie A.

Sao Paulo Iconic goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni scored a penalty and missed another as Sao Paulo drew 2-2 with Flamengo.

Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva After almost two years without a Brazil cap, Alexandre Pato is eager for a recall and reckons Dunga does not have a better option up front.

Cruzeiro Defending champions Cruzeiro opened a three-point lead atop the table as the chasing pack stumbled in Brazil's Serie A over the weekend.

Ronaldinho Atletico Mineiro star Ronaldinho is an injury doubt for December's Club World Cup after suffering a torn groin muscle.

The Arena Corinthians is reportedly facing severe structural damage, and the Brazilian champions say they are investigating the claim.

Kaka Kaka said he was emotional upon returning to childhood club Sao Paulo in Brazil, as he embarks on a six-month loan stint.

Laureus have recognised Chapecoense's success in rebuilding after the majority of their first-team squad were killed in an air disaster.