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Cruzeiro Brazil Serie A leaders Cruzeiro endured an entertaining challenge from Vasco da Gama to post a 5-3 win on Sunday.

Copa Libertadores holders Gremio suffered a narrow 2-1 loss away to 10-man Estudiantes in the round-of-16 first leg on Tuesday.

Botafogo Botafogo are through to the quarter finals of the Copa do Brasil after a thrilling 4-3 win in their away leg against Ceara on Wednesday.

André Santos Indian Super League outfit Goa have secured the services of former Brazil international Andre Santos.

With a last-16 spot on the line, Gremio made no mistake in the Copa Libertadores.

Renato Portaluppi After Carol Portaluppi joined father and Gremio coach Renato Gaucho on the pitch to celebrate a win, the club have been sanctioned.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro extended their lead atop the Brazilian Serie A table as Internacional and Corinthians both lost over the weekend.

As River Plate were beaten in the Copa Libertadores, Boca Juniors booked their place in the knockout rounds.

Gremio have qualified for the Club World Cup final after Everton's brilliant strike in extra-time secured a 1-0 defeat of Pachuca.