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Wendel had been a target for Paris Saint-Germain, but the young Brazilian midfielder has now signed a long-term contract with Sporting CP.

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.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro and Botafogo consolidated their Brazil Serie A top-two standing, as Gremio and Atletico PR slipped up on the weekend.

Fred Brazil striker Fred said his team-mates will never forget their 7-1 capitulation at the hands of Germany at the FIFA World Cup.

Fluminense Fluminense remain in danger of relegation from Brazil's Serie A following their seventh loss in 11 matches.

Henrique Buss Former Palmeiras defender Henrique is heading back to Brazil after ending his near two-year stint with Serie A side Napoli.

Atlético Mineiro Atletico Mineiro have scored a late winner to topple league leaders Cruzeiro 1-0 in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday.

Fluminense Fluminense and Criciuma were beaten on a mixed day for Serie A sides in the Copa do Brasil on Thursday.

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.