What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Tuesday., July 15th 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Rubens will miss the match against Bucaramanga due to a potential transfer to Russian football, adding to Atlético-MG’s absences in the Sudamericana.

• Atlético-MG settled delayed salaries and image rights with players before the trip to face Bucaramanga.

• Bucaramanga, Atlético-MG's opponent in the Sudamericana, has been unbeaten for 50 days and has Argentine striker Luciano Pons as top scorer.

Bahia

• Bahia 0x0 América de Cali, Home match, Copa Sudamericana, Highlights.

• With a reserve team, Bahia draws 0-0 with América de Cali at Fonte Nova, loses Everton Ribeiro to a red card, and will decide qualification away in Colombia.

• Bahia draws 1-1 with Internacional in the U-17 Brasileirão, extends winless streak to four matches, and remains 16th with only 26% success rate.

Botafogo

• Botafogo signs right-back Kadu, 19, on loan from Remo, with a US$950k buy option; initially joins the U-20 squad.

• After failed talks with Nottingham Forest and Brighton, Cuiabano remains at Botafogo and will be used in his original left-back position.

• With John Textor leaving Lyon, Botafogo now keeps 100% of player sale revenues and expects to earn over R$1 billion from future transfers.

  
  

Ceará

• Ceará faces Corinthians without Pedro Raul and Pedro Henrique, both suspended after the Clássico-Rei.

• Aylon replaces Pedro Raul in attack; Fernandinho takes Pedro Henrique’s spot on the left wing.

Corinthians

• A court ruling canceled Corinthians' R$298 million ISS debt, as revenues like sponsorships and TV rights are not considered services.

• Corinthians will be missing Gustavo Henrique, Ryan, Hugo Farias, Yuri Alberto, Memphis, Romero, Donelli, Diego Palacios, and Bahia for the match against Ceará.

• Felipe Longo, 20, becomes Hugo Souza’s immediate backup after a standout youth campaign and national team achievements.

Cruzeiro

• Lucas Silva extended his contract with Cruzeiro until 2027 and may enter the club's all-time Top 20 for appearances.

• Cruzeiro renewed with Cauan Baptistella until 2030, with increased salary and gradual integration into the first team.

• With 11 goals, Kaio Jorge leads the Brasileirão scoring chart and could become Cruzeiro’s first top scorer in the modern era.

Flamengo

• Filipe Luís improvises Varela at left-back, leaves Pedro out, and plans to start Allan in midfield against Santos.

• Flamengo shows interest in Lazio’s Taty Castellanos, but negotiations are tough due to his high price and Pedro’s uncertain future.

• Flamengo is set to lose Alex Sandro and Ayrton Lucas for up to six games due to injuries suffered against São Paulo.

Fluminense

• Fluminense extends striker Kelwin’s contract until 2027; he’s the U-20 top scorer and has already played for the senior team.

• Jhon Arias nears a move to Wolverhampton; Fluminense targets Marino Hinestroza and may include Kevin Serna in the deal.

• John Kennedy returns from Pachuca, claims maturity, and may debut again against Flamengo. The club paid compensation to cancel the loan early.

Fortaleza

• João Ricardo and Brenno undergo hand surgeries and will miss up to six weeks following injuries in the Clássico-Rei.

• Fortaleza signs left-back Weverson, formerly of Arouca and Red Bull Bragantino.

• Goalkeeper Vinicius Silvestre is close to signing, but fans are skeptical due to poor recent form and limited first-team experience.

Grêmio

• Businessman Marcelo Marques purchases Grêmio Arena management for R$130 million and promises to donate full ownership to the club.

• After a heavy defeat, coach Mano Menezes prepares Grêmio for a more cautious approach against Alianza Lima in the Sudamericana.

• Grêmio and the new Arena management consider reviving the “avalanche” tradition in the North Stand and expanding its capacity.

Internacional

• Thiago Maia plays as a defensive midfielder in Fernando’s absence, offering a tactical option for coach Roger Machado.

• Internacional sells Matheus Dias to Nacional da Madeira for R$6 million, retaining a percentage for future deals.

• Internacional moves to sign Uruguayan midfielder Alan Rodríguez, though his lack of match fitness is a concern.

Juventude

• Juventude president denies talks with Internacional regarding a Caíque-Ivan player swap and is unaware of any new interest.

• Juventude U-20 will face Vasco in the Brasileirão aiming for early playoff qualification; match at Homero Soldatelli Stadium.

Mirassol

• After 45 days, Mirassol returns with new signings Felipe Jonatan, Alesson, and Carlos Eduardo, ready to face Palmeiras.

• Coach Rafael Guanaes confirms Walter as starting goalkeeper and plans to field Alesson instead of Yago Felipe.

Palmeiras

• Sorriso, 19, was permanently signed from Atlético Guaratinguetá-SP, has a €50 million release clause for abroad and R$40 million domestically.

• Ramón Sosa was registered with the CBF and is eligible to debut for Palmeiras in the Brasileirão restart.

• Palmeiras rejected Roma’s €25M + €5M bonus bid for Richard Ríos and only accepts €30M fixed.

Santos

• David Damásio, 17, signs first pro contract with Santos after years in U-15, U-17, and U-20 squads.

• Club president Marcelo Teixeira emphasizes the importance of overhauling the squad, with ongoing signings and departures expected.

• Youth talent Robinho Jr. is back in the squad and will face Flamengo in the 14th round of the Brasileirão.

São Paulo

• Lucas has not returned to play for São Paulo despite medical clearance due to persistent knee pain.

• After Ryan Francisco's knee injury, São Paulo won't sign a replacement and will instead focus on signing a right-back.

• Ryan Francisco, 18, tore his ACL and meniscus in training and will undergo surgery.

Sport Recife

• Gabriel remains starting goalkeeper against Botafogo, but Daniel Paulista says the position is still open; Caíque França will return against Vitória.

• Sport hits its worst winless streak in history: 15 matches without victory and only 3 points in the Brasileirão.

• Sport signs attacking midfielder Matheusinho on loan until 2026, with a mandatory purchase clause if performance goals are met.

Vasco

• Dell Vale 4 x 0 Vasco, Dell Vale home match, Copa Sudamericana, Highlights.

• Vasco suffers 4-0 defeat to Independiente del Valle in Quito, nearly eliminated from the Sudamericana after an early red card.

• Vasco faces another FIFA transfer ban due to debt with Newell’s Old Boys but expects reversal based on their Judicial Recovery precedent.

• Lucas Oliveira rejected a loan offer from Sport and will remain at Vasco despite limited playing time and contract through 2026.

Vitória

• Botafogo hosts Vitória on Wednesday (16), at 9:30 PM, at Nilton Santos Stadium for the 14th Brasileirão round.

• Rúben Rodrigues is now eligible to debut for Vitória after being registered in the BID system.

• Despite recovering from injury, defender Neris is still in physical transition and will miss the match; Vitória has only two center-backs available.