What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Tuesday, July 22th 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Crisis at Atlético-MG exposes wage delays, creates division within the squad, and leads to indirect exchanges, with the SAF promising a solution.

• Rubens Menin claims Atlético-MG is honoring its commitments after wage delay issues and Rony’s lawsuit.

• Rony drops his lawsuit against Atlético-MG after an agreement with management, which promises to regularize late payments.

Bahia

• Bahia lost 2-0 to América de Cali and was eliminated from the Sudamericana playoffs due to poor performance and defensive errors.

• In the U-17 Brazilian Championship, Bahia lost 1-0 to Botafogo and remains in poor form, ranking 16th with just 8 points.

• Bahia showed interest in Léo Scienza, but the player chose to stay in German football.

Botafogo

• Patrick de Paula is close to a loan move to Estoril Praia until June 2026, with an option for Botafogo to renew his contract.

• Following many departures since the Club World Cup, Botafogo is looking to reinforce its squad in defense, right wing, midfield, and attack. New signings include Danilo, Arthur Cabral, and Álvaro Montoro.

• Mateo Ponte rejected a R$22.3 million offer from Al Jazira to stay at Botafogo, aiming to become a starter under Ancelotti.

Bragantino

• Bragantino will face Flamengo, which has eight absences and returns Bruno Henrique, with Evertton Araújo likely replacing Allan.

Ceará

• Lucas Lima expects a tough game against Mirassol and hopes to maintain his place as a starter.

• João Victor terminated his contract with Ceará and was transferred to Zalaegerszeg (Hungary); the club retained 35% of his rights and may earn €200,000 based on performance goals.

• Ceará completed the termination of Alejandro Martinez, who will return to Talleres before being loaned to Cuiabá. He played 9 matches, with 1 assist and no goals.

Corinthians

• Corinthians started paying its R$18 million debt to Cuiabá, first paying R$150,000 and then R$626,700 after a dispute.

• Felipe Longo and Breno Bidon, U-20 South American champions, were left out of the national team at the club’s request to prioritize the senior team.

• Corinthians is renewing Matheus Bidu’s contract for three years and evaluating extensions for Talles Magno, Romero, Gustavo Henrique, Fabrizio Angileri, and Maycon.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro will face Fluminense in the U-17 and Botafogo in the U-20 Brazilian Championships this Wednesday.

• Matheus Henrique trained with the squad but remains out against Corinthians; Lucas Silva is doubtful, and Cássio returns from suspension.

• Cruzeiro loaned defender Pedrão to Pafos (Cyprus), with a buy option exceeding R$12 million in 2026.

Flamengo

• Flamengo, with eight players out, will face Bragantino with Bruno Henrique back and Evertton Araújo likely replacing Allan.

• Flamengo’s doctor José Luiz Runco sparked controversy by stating De la Cruz has a chronic, irreparable injury; the player’s staff criticized the public statement and is considering legal action.

• Saúl Ñíguez has arrived in Rio to sign a three-year deal with Flamengo, becoming the club’s first signing in the transfer window.

Fluminense

• Fluminense received an offer for Peruvian midfielder Piero Quispe (23), currently at Pumas (Mexico), though talks have not advanced.

• Renato Gaúcho tested tactical variations to compensate for Arias’ absence as Fluminense prepared to face Palmeiras.

• After an eight-month knee injury, 18-year-old Matheus Reis returned to training. He is seen as a big prospect, alongside Riquelme Felipe and Isaque.

Fortaleza

• Fortaleza is negotiating with West Ham for Luizão, who may arrive on a free loan with a purchase option; the player was formed at São Paulo.

• Rogério Ceni explained Cauly’s substitution was due to Willian José’s limited physical condition following an ankle sprain.

• Pafos (Cyprus) submitted an offer to sign defender David Luiz from Fortaleza.

Grêmio

• Grêmio is interested in right-back Mayke (Palmeiras), who can sign a pre-contract from December.

• Grêmio fights to avoid relegation in the U-20 league and can stay up with a win, a draw (if Inter doesn’t win), or a loss (if Inter also fails to win).

• Midfielder Miguel Monsalve will undergo shoulder surgery and will miss games, prompting Grêmio to seek a replacement.

Internacional

• Roger Machado is expected to repeat the lineup as Internacional faces Santos this Wednesday, aiming for their first away win in the league.

• Internacional is in the U-20 relegation zone and needs a win, combined with a Cuiabá loss, to avoid relegation.

• Alan Patrick and Bruno Henrique were rested to avoid fatigue, according to coach Roger Machado.

Juventude

• Juventude suffered a 4-0 loss to Cruzeiro, reinforcing their status as the team with the worst defense across Brazil’s top three leagues.

• New signing Lucas Fernandes is expected to debut against São Paulo after fitness recovery. He aims to strengthen the midfield.

Mirassol

• Mirassol will miss João Victor (red card) and Lucas Ramon (suspension) against Ceará. Gabriel Knesowitsch and Daniel Borges are expected to step in.

Palmeiras

• Striker Riquelme Fillipi (18), top scorer in the Copinha and U-20 Libertadores, renewed with Palmeiras until 2028 and received a €6 million offer from Wolverhampton.

• Midfielder Vinicius Lima (17) signed his first professional contract and stood out in the U-17 with titles like the Puma Cup.

• Striker Paulinho underwent a second surgery on his right leg and is expected to return only in 2026.

Santos

• Juan Xavi (14), a youth talent, signed a formation contract with Santos until 2028 after shining in futsal and youth categories.

• Escobar and João Basso return to the starting lineup against Internacional after being benched in the previous round.

• Despite recent setbacks, president Marcelo Teixeira ruled out changes in the coaching staff led by Cléber Xavier, trusting a turnaround.

São Paulo

• Former São Paulo striker Guilherme Bissoli is thriving at Buriram United with 61 goals and 4 titles, attracting interest from clubs in Brazil, Mexico, the UAE, and Japan.

• Right-back João Moreira will be sold to Porto for €2 million; São Paulo could receive up to R$12 million.

• São Paulo has partnerships with Stuttgart and is in talks with Roma and two Portuguese clubs. Stuttgart’s U-17 squad will visit for exchange.

Sport Recife

• Defender Renzo might leave Sport amid interest from Série C clubs.

• Lucas Cunha is in talks to move to Novorizontino.

• Sport hasn’t won in four months, tallying 16 winless matches since March (12 losses, 4 draws), and sits at the bottom of Série A with just 3 points. Coach Daniel Paulista is still seeking an effective lineup.

Vasco

• After a 1-1 home draw with Independiente del Valle, Vasco was eliminated from the Sudamericana with an aggregate score of 5-1.

• The campaign involved three coaches, heavy defeats, and fan protests. Now, the club focuses on avoiding relegation in the league.

• Botafogo is now competing with Vasco for defender Alan Saldivia, as Fernando Diniz requested defensive reinforcements.

• After Vasco’s elimination, João Victor was booed again but said fan confidence must be earned. He denied mocking fans and pledged to fulfill his contract until 2028.

Vitória

• After ending an eight-game winless streak, Vitória hosts last-place Sport this Wednesday aiming to move away from the relegation zone.

• Striker Ismael Díaz will no longer join Vitória, as he signed with León (Mexico).

• Willian Oliveira returns from suspension and is an option for midfield in Wednesday’s match against Sport at Barradão.