What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Wednesday, July 23th 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG faces Bucaramanga amid a serious financial crisis, with protests, internal friction, and the board trying to heal wounds within the squad.

• Players protested delayed wages by showing empty pockets; the financial turmoil forces the club to seek new investments and review SAF clauses.

• Danilo Barbosa ruled out a move to Atlético-MG and is close to joining a second-division Saudi club.

Bahia

• Bahia ended its 2025 international campaign with nearly R$ 30 million in prize money — R$ 26.3 million from Libertadores and R$ 2.7 million from the Sudamericana — after 12 matches with 4 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses.

• Bahia finished the 2025 U-20 Brasileirão in 16th place with 19 points and a 33% success rate, winning only six of 19 games and escaping relegation in the penultimate round.

Botafogo

• Botafogo is searching for a right winger with a specific profile — tall, fast, and good in one-on-one situations — but might rely on Matheus Martins if no ideal candidate is found. They’re also targeting a center-back, defensive midfielder, and striker with limited investment planned.

• Despite not playing in Round 16, Botafogo remains 5th in the league, three points behind leaders Cruzeiro with games in hand, and is preparing to face Corinthians on Saturday.

• Midfielder Kauê said goodbye to Botafogo after ten years, transferring to Porto (initially for the B team). The club retained 50% of his rights and could earn up to €4.5 million through bonuses and future sales.

Bragantino

• Bragantino lost 2–1 to Flamengo at home in the Brasileirão.

• Midfielder Eric Ramires, 25, renewed his contract with Red Bull Bragantino until 2028, with a €50 million release clause after reaching 200 games with the club.

Ceará

• Ceará lost 2–0 at home to Mirassol in the Brasileirão Série A, exposing offensive limitations and a lack of depth. It was the team’s third consecutive loss, increasing pressure for reinforcements.

• Coach Léo Condé called the loss to Mirassol unfair, citing dominance but costly mistakes. He urged the team to stay focused for upcoming challenges.

• Defender Willian Machado is in excellent form in 2025, with 115 clearances in 14 matches, ranking second-highest in average clearances per game in Série A.

Corinthians

• Corinthians drew 0–0 with Cruzeiro at home in the Brasileirão.

• After nearly two months out with a vertebra fracture, Yuri Alberto may return against Botafogo and strengthen Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil round of 16 vs. Palmeiras.

• Corinthians will be without Garro and Martínez (suspensions), and still missing Hugo and Maycon (injuries) against Botafogo.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro drew 0–0 with Corinthians, citing physical exhaustion, allowing Flamengo to close the gap in the title race.

• Goalkeepers Villalba and Cássio were standouts, helping Cruzeiro avoid defeat in a lackluster draw.

• Cruzeiro is exploring a move for Uruguayan forward Brian Rodríguez, currently at América-MEX, whose asking price is $8–10 million and is under contract until 2026.

Flamengo

• Flamengo beat Bragantino 2–1 away in the Brasileirão, with tactical adjustments from Filipe Luís and a key performance by Viña signaling collective strength in the title race.

• Following Runco’s dismissal over leaked information, Flamengo is working to restructure its medical department and rebuild player trust.

• Flamengo is negotiating to sign Emerson Royal from Milan to replace Wesley, who is close to being sold to Roma.

Fluminense

• Fluminense lost 2–1 at home to Palmeiras in the Brasileirão.

• Coach Renato Gaúcho pointed to poor finishing as the main reason for the defeat and said the team trains well but struggles with decision-making during games.

• After a third consecutive league loss, fans protested at Maracanã and heavily criticized president Mário Bittencourt, increasing pressure for change.

Fortaleza

• Fortaleza will face Red Bull Bragantino in the U-20 Brasileirão quarterfinals after finishing seventh; Bragantino placed second.

• Goalkeeper Vinícius Silvestre was unveiled as a new signing, ready to step in amid injury issues in the position.

• West Ham agreed to loan defender Luízão to Fortaleza, with an option to buy and no cost for the loan.

Grêmio

• Grêmio drew 1–1 at home with Alianza Lima in the Brasileirão.

• Grêmio was eliminated from the Sudamericana due to lack of creativity, midfield options, and decision-making, worsening the crisis under Mano Menezes.

• Mano admitted recovery is slower than expected and called for patience.

• Grêmio avoided U-20 relegation by finishing 17th, benefiting from Inter's loss.

Internacional

• Internacional defeated Santos 2–1 away in the Brasileirão, with Colombian scorers and a decisive performance by Alan Patrick to contain Neymar and boost their Libertadores hopes.

• Internacional was relegated in the U-20 Brasileirão after losing to Santos in the final round.

• Coach Roger Machado praised the team’s effective strategy against Neymar.

Juventude

• Juventude and São Paulo are set to face off Thursday at Alfredo Jaconi for Round 16 of the Brasileirão.

• Corinthians and Juventude drew 0–0 in the U-20 Brasileirão, sending Juventude to the quarterfinals against Palmeiras, while Corinthians was already eliminated.

Mirassol

• Mirassol beat Ceará 2–0 away in the Brasileirão.

• Defender João Victor was purchased from Vitória for $500,000 (80% of rights), after playing 60 matches. His loan deal has been converted to a permanent move.

• Mirassol is about to sell defender Jemmes to the U.S. for around $4 million — the club’s biggest sale ever. Vila Nova will receive 30% of the fee (~R$ 7 million).

Palmeiras

• Palmeiras beat Fluminense 2–1 at Maracanã in the Brasileirão.

• Talks to renew Piquerez's contract through 2029 are advanced; he would become the highest-paid left back in South America at over R$ 1 million/month.

• After selling Richard Ríos to Benfica for R$ 195 million, Palmeiras is looking for a replacement and willing to spend up to R$ 90 million but faces inflated prices like the R$ 104 million asked for Nelson Deossa.

• Midfielder Allan was sent off against Fluminense and will miss the upcoming match vs. Grêmio.

Santos

• Santos lost 2–1 at home to Internacional in the Brasileirão; top scorer Guilherme suffered an ankle injury and will miss the upcoming match against Sport.

• Midfielder Hyan, 21, expressed dissatisfaction with playing time and requested contract termination, despite a renewal until 2027.

• Santos beat Internacional 4–2 in the U-20 Brasileirão, eliminating the opponent and wrapping up their campaign.

São Paulo

• Striker Lucca suffered a left adductor muscle injury and will miss Thursday’s match vs. Juventude.

• São Paulo is finalizing a contract renewal with defender Alan Franco through December 2028, with an official announcement expected soon.

• Damián Bobadilla has regained confidence and a starting role under coach Hernán Crespo after being benched by the previous manager.

Sport Recife

• Vitória and Sport drew 2–2 at Barradão in a thrilling Round 16 match, with two goals in stoppage time and standout performances by both goalkeepers.

• Coach Daniel Paulista praised Sport's emotional resilience and competitive growth, vowing to fight until the end of Série A.

• Midfielder Sérgio Oliveira injured his right ankle ligament during training and is out; full-back Hereda remains in treatment, while forward Pablo is in physical transition and could return soon.

Vasco

• FIFA lifted Vasco’s transfer ban following the club’s judicial recovery process over a debt owed to Newell’s Old Boys for the Sforza transfer, allowing player registrations to resume.

• Influencer Krav Maroja filed a report after alleged assaults at São Januário involving Vasco officials post-Sudamericana elimination. VP Marcelo "Tangerina" denies involvement and plans to sue for defamation.

• The VascoMed profile harshly criticized president Pedrinho's administration, citing lack of direction and calling for his resignation to prevent relegation.

Vitória

• Vitória drew 2–2 with Sport at home in a dramatic Série A match.

• Despite conceding late, coach Fábio Carille said it was Vitória’s best performance under his leadership and remains optimistic in the relegation fight.

• Vitória sold João Victor to Mirassol for $500,000; proceeds go to Fortaleza to offset the purchase of Renato Kayzer.

• Forward Lawan, 20, was loaned to Confiança for Série C after scoring 9 goals in 17 U-20 matches in 2025. He remains contracted to Vitória through 2027 with a high release clause.