What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Thursday, June 12th 2025)

Game Results – Brazilian Série A (Round 12)

• Atlético‑MG 2–0 Internacional — Belo Horizonte, Brazilian Série A

• RB Bragantino 0–3 Bahia — Bragança Paulista, Brazilian Série A

• Vitória 0–0 Cruzeiro — Salvador, Brazilian Série A

• Fortaleza 2–3 Santos — Fortaleza, Brazilian Série A

• Grêmio 1–1 Corinthians — Porto Alegre, Brazilian Série A

• São Paulo 1–3 Vasco — São Paulo, Brazilian Série A

Atlético‑MG

• Atlético‑MG beats Inter, extends unbeaten streak to eight games in the Brasileirão, enters World Cup break closer to the top‑6 and with relief to adjust the squad.

• Fausto Vera asked not to play against Inter because he didn’t feel focused and is awaiting negotiation to leave Atlético‑MG for abroad.

• Cuca confirms Cuello will stay at Atlético‑MG despite an US$ 8 million offer from Fenerbahçe.

Bahia

• Ryan returns to Bahia after loan at Chornomorets, unlikely to stay in Ukraine, and seeks to define his future in Brazil.

• Rogério Ceni praised Bahia’s performance in the 3–0 victory over Bragantino and highlighted the good pitch as a factor in the team’s style.

• Bahia included Iago Borduchi among the listed players after nasal surgery, while Kanu and Erick remain recovering in the Medical Department.

Botafogo

• Recovered from lumbar pain, Cuiabano resumed training with Botafogo and is expected to be available for the Club World Super Cup debut against Seattle Sounders. Joaquín Correa only did physical work, and Savarino hasn’t reported after the Qualifiers.

• Despite press rumors in Russia about a possible €10 million sale of Savarino to CSKA, Botafogo denies any negotiation and states full focus on the Club World Super Cup. The player renewed his contract until 2028, with a US$ 20 million release clause for abroad.

• Júnior Santos has played seven games in the Brasileirão for Atlético‑MG and can’t play for another club in the competition, frustrating Botafogo’s interest. The Rio club tried to sign him on loan and even took Atlético‑MG to court over a previous purchase debt.

Bragantino

• Right‑back Andrés Hurtado of Bragantino was sent off in the 9th minute for a foul on Ademir reviewed by VAR and will miss the match against Corinthians on 13 July.

Ceará

• Ceará recorded 17 injuries in the first half of 2025, the fewest since 2022, thanks to investments in the club’s Health & Performance Center.

• Athletico‑PR showed interest in Pedro Henrique, but Ceará does not intend to release him after the World Cup break.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro draws with Vitória on a waterlogged pitch, extends unbeaten streak to 12 games, and enters the Brasileirão break sharing the lead with Flamengo.

• Eduardo of Cruzeiro calls Jamerson after the foul that caused the Vitória player’s ankle fracture; Jamerson had surgery and received support from the Cruzeiro squad.

• Leonardo Jardim criticizes Barradão’s pitch, calls Eduardo’s expulsion an “occupational accident,” and praises Cruzeiro players’ commitment in the draw with Vitória.

Flamengo

• Flamengo is the Brazilian club with the most home‑grown players at the FIFA Club World Cup, fielding 10 athletes developed at Ninho do Urubu.

• Arrascaeta and Alex Sandro did not train on Flamengo’s first day in the U.S. due to load management, but they pose no concern for the Club World Cup opener.

• José Boto states that Gerson remains motivated and is still a Flamengo player for now, while the club focuses on its Club World Cup debut with no off‑field distractions.

Fluminense

• At 44 years old, Fábio is 16 matches away from becoming the player with the most official appearances in football history, surpassing Peter Shilton. In great form at Fluminense, the goalkeeper highlights his longevity, improvement with his feet, and rules out retirement until at least 2026.

• Fluminense is preparing to debut at the Club World Cup on 17 July against Borussia Dortmund, hoping to count on Cano, Keno, Canobbio, and Bernal, who are recovering from injuries. The only confirmed absence is midfielder Otávio, out with an Achilles tendon injury.

• MetLife Stadium, venue for Fluminense’s Club World Cup debut, replaced its synthetic turf with natural grass after FIFA’s requirement, standardizing field dimensions and investing US$ 5.5 million in upgrades. The measure aims to avoid criticism like that during the Copa América and guarantee quality for the tournament.

Fortaleza

• Dylan Borreiro remains at Fortaleza and, according to coach Vojvoda, is in “preparation,” the same term previously used for Allanzinho and Rodrigo.

• After the 3–2 defeat to Santos, Vojvoda lamented Fortaleza’s lack of effectiveness, highlighted the high number of shots, and emphasized: “The solution is in the locker room.”

Grêmio

• Grêmio draws with Corinthians, shows flaws and potential, and starts its break with expectations of reinforcements and improvements.

• Mano Menezes sees room for improvement at Grêmio after the draw with Corinthians and expects development during the Brasileirão break.

• Forward Cristian Olivera traveled over 800 km by car after being called up by Uruguay, was late returning to Grêmio, and got injured in the game against Corinthians.

Internacional

• Inter suffers its worst start in the points‑based format, sinks into the relegation zone, and coach Roger Machado faces pressure to find solutions next month.

• Vitão laments the own goal and Inter’s situation in the relegation zone, noting the need to correct mistakes to improve the season.

• Roger Machado acknowledges Inter’s poor Brasileirão campaign but remains confident in the team’s recovery after the break.

Mirassol

• Mirassol leads the 2025 Brasileirão with five penalties awarded, while Vasco, Bragantino, Vitória, Sport, and Juventude haven’t been awarded any. Grêmio and Sport have committed the most, with four each.

Palmeiras

• Santos is optimistic about signing right‑back Mayke after the Club World Super Cup, counting on the player’s good relationship with Alexandre Mattos and the urgent need for the position.

• Under‑20 call‑ups Luighi (forward) and Benedetti (defender), both 19, joined Palmeiras’ squad in the U.S. for the Club World Super Cup.

• Palmeiras received an advance payment of R$ 65.8 million (about €11.3 million) from FIFA for participating in the Club World Super Cup, to reduce taxation on the total R$ 84.9 million they’re entitled to.

Santos

• With a last‑minute saving goal by Rollheiser, Santos beat Fortaleza 3–2 at Arena Castelão and left the Brasileirão relegation zone.

• With 12 goals conceded, Santos has the 10th‑worst defense in the Brasileirão and the second‑worst attack; Barreal is the team’s top scorer with two goals.

• Benjamín Rollheiser and João Schmidt, both suspended due to card accumulation, will miss the match against Palmeiras on 13 July after the Club World Cup break.

São Paulo

• Helinho, 25‑year‑old forward from Toluca, is targeted by Brazilian clubs like São Paulo and Corinthians, but the Mexican club prefers a permanent sale, complicating a loan return.

• Midfielders Tarso Pandolfi and Pedro Henrique Camerro, both 17, arrive from Guarani to strengthen São Paulo’s Under‑17 team.

• São Paulo faces a serious financial crisis with R$ 928 million (€165 million) in debt, caused by excessive spending in football—R$ 110 million on signings and R$ 40 million on the youth academy—and a real deficit of R$ 287 million at the start of the year, almost ten times more than forecast.

Sport Recife

• Carlos Brazil takes over Sport’s youth sector after Ricardo Luiz’s departure; the executive has worked at Flamengo, Vasco, Corinthians, and Botafogo.

• Daniel Paulista confirms Sport is seeking around six reinforcements for the Série A continuation, but stresses signings will be strategic, focused on squad needs, not just quantity.

• Daniel Paulista stated that all Sport players, including Matheus Alexandre, will have equal opportunities under his management, treating the squad as a “blank page” and promising fair evaluations based on training performance.

Vasco

• Philippe Coutinho celebrated Vasco’s win over São Paulo and praised coach Fernando Diniz for his influence on the team. With his Aston Villa contract ending, the midfielder has expressed a desire to stay at the Rio club.

• Maxi Gómez, striker from Defensor Sporting, turned down an offer from Vasco da Gama, choosing to remain in Uruguay due to family reasons.

• Vasco, Corinthians, and São Paulo are scouting Helinho from Toluca and are studying a possible loan with purchase option. The forward lost playing time in Mexico, which could ease his return to Brazilian football.

Vitória

• Vitória sold striker Janderson to Göztepe (Turkey) for R$ 9.5 million; the Bahia club will receive about R$ 6.5 million, while Botafogo will get approximately R$ 3 million.

• Vitória’s right‑back Jamerson suffered a ligament‑rupturing ankle fracture, underwent surgery, and has no defined return date.