What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Wednesday, June 11th 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG and Internacional face each other this Thursday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) for the 12th round of the Brasileirão, broadcast by Globo and Premiere. Both teams seek to climb the standings.

• Dudu is expected to debut for Atlético-MG against Internacional as a starter, with Cuca using him flexibly as a winger or attacking midfielder depending on the strategy.

• Atlético-MG will receive US$ 400,000 for the loan of Palacios to Al Wasl, with a purchase option of US$ 5 million at the end of the contract.

Bahia

• Bahia is unlikely to hinder the departure of Léo Cittadini in the next transfer window, after the player showed professionalism and had previously almost been sold to China.

• Bahia did try to sign Talisca and even made financial calculations to bring him in, but the midfielder kept his word with Fenerbahçe. Things remain open for 2026.

• Lucho Rodríguez returns to Bahia after being called up by Uruguay but was not used by Marcelo Bielsa—not even listed for the matches. He is expected to be available against Red Bull Bragantino.

Botafogo

• Botafogo invested R$ 145 million in five reinforcements during the special Club World Cup window, focusing on the offensive sector. Among the new signings are Arthur Cabral and Joaquín Correa, who are already with the squad in the USA.

• Botafogo held its first training session with the ball in the USA for the Club World Cup, with Arthur Cabral making his debut. Cuiabano trained separately as a precaution but is not a concern for the opener against Seattle Sounders.

• Botafogo was fined by FIFA and charged R$ 116 million by Atlanta United due to non-payment in the Thiago Almada transfer. The club disputes the charge in U.S. courts, citing MLS financial issues and a conflict over 10% of the player's rights.

Bragantino

• Attacking midfielder Bruno Gonçalves, on loan at Cercle Brugge, will rejoin Red Bull Bragantino’s squad after the Club World Cup.

• Henry Mosquera has recovered and returned to training with the group. He will be an option for Red Bull Bragantino against Bahia this Thursday.

• Eduardo Sasha resumed full training and is available for the match against Bahia, while Pedro Henrique partially participated in activities.

Ceará

• Matheus Bahia and Aylon will be available for Ceará after the Club World Cup break, having recovered from injuries and cleared by the medical department.

• Ceará will pause until June 23, using the Brasileirão break to recover players and adjust the squad.

• Ceará does not plan to prioritize foreign signings in July, after a poor return over the past 10 years, and aims to focus on more effective domestic transfers.

Corinthians

• Memphis Depay, André Carrillo, and José Martínez will miss the match against Grêmio. After playing more than 60 minutes for their national teams, they’ve been given vacation as part of Corinthians’ midseason break.

• Augusto Melo suffered another legal setback as the São Paulo Court of Justice denied his request to nullify the impeachment vote at Corinthians. The ruling was signed by Haroldo de Oliveira Silva, with legal defense by Ricardo Jorge and José Eduardo Cardozo.

• Yuri Alberto, sidelined since May 24 with a lumbar fracture, is expected to return in July. He remains at Corinthians, with no concrete offers from other clubs so far.

Cruzeiro

• Vitória and Cruzeiro face off this Thursday at 7:00 PM at Barradão, broadcast on SporTV and Premiere. The match is crucial for Cruzeiro to top the league and for Vitória to escape the lower standings.

• Cruzeiro could return to the top of the Brasileirão after 11 years if they beat Vitória, taking advantage of Flamengo’s absence due to the Club World Cup.

• Without Christian, Cruzeiro travels with lineup uncertainty to face Vitória, aiming for the league lead. Eduardo is a likely starter, and Villalba is back.

Flamengo

• Flamengo arrives at the Club World Cup with no medical absences, but De la Cruz and Plata remain doubtful for the opening match against Espérance.

• Flamengo fans protested against Gerson during the team’s departure for the Club World Cup, calling him a traitor for accepting an offer from Zenit.

• A fraud and embezzlement complaint against Bruno Henrique, of Flamengo, has gained international media attention ahead of the Club World Cup.

Fluminense

• Fluminense boasts an excellent record at Maracanã in 2025, with 11 wins, 4 draws, and just 1 loss in 16 games. The team will return to the stadium in July after the Club World Cup and a match against Mirassol away.

• Fluminense will debut in the FIFA Club World Cup on June 17 at 1:00 PM against Borussia Dortmund. The tournament starts on the 14th and includes four Brazilian clubs, with up to US$ 40 million (R$ 216 million) in prize money.

• Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovač sees Fluminense and his own team as group favorites in the Club World Cup, praising the Brazilian side’s technical style and promising a competitive match.

Grêmio

• Grêmio and Corinthians play this Thursday at 8:00 PM for the 12th round of the Brasileirão. Grêmio is on a roll, while Corinthians seek recovery despite missing key players.

• Grêmio progressed in negotiations for midfielder Caíque from Juventude, offering R$ 5 million and two players on loan to finalize the deal.

• Grêmio is monitoring João Klauss to strengthen the attack, but the deal depends on the departure of Arezo and André Henrique.

Internacional

• Borré and Valencia are part of Internacional’s squad for the match against Atlético-MG. Ronaldo returns, but the team has several injuries and suspensions.

• Taison has expressed interest in returning to Internacional after his contract with PAOK ended, but the club has yet to respond to the offer.

• Internacional has decided not to sell current starting goalkeeper Anthoni, preferring to ensure stability while Rochet recovers.

Juventude

• Midfielder Davi Góes from Juventude was loaned to Palmeiras to play for the U-20 team until the end of the Copinha. The deal includes a purchase option.

• Juventude lost several players recently: Kawan (to Botafogo), Gabriel Souza (to Operário-PR), and Jean Carlos and Felipinho (to Criciúma). Additionally, Caique Trindade was loaned to Botafogo-SP and Davi Góes to Palmeiras.

• Hudson, who was on loan to Criciúma, belongs to Portuguesa and previously played in Juventude’s youth system. All negotiations are structured as loans.

Mirassol

• Jemmes, João Victor, and Danielzinho are the only Mirassol players who played every minute of the first 11 rounds of the Série A, showing consistency and experience. The team is in 8th place and resumes play after the Club World Cup.

Palmeiras

• Erick Belé was top scorer with four goals and helped Palmeiras U-20 win the 2025 ICGT Tournament in the Netherlands.

• Right-back Gustavo Garcia was loaned by Palmeiras to Nacional-POR until June 2025. Vitória de Guimarães has shown interest in him and goalkeeper Kaique.

• Gustavo Gómez remains a key figure for Palmeiras. Despite speculation, the board denies any transfer talks with clubs from the Middle East.

Santos

• Gustavo Ferreira was promoted by Alexandre Mattos from youth coordinator to professional football manager at Santos FC.

• Midfielder João Victor Balão, 21, renewed with Santos until December 2026 and was loaned to Botafogo-PB until the end of 2025.

• Santos faces Fortaleza this Thursday with three changes: Luan Peres returns from suspension, Diego Pituca replaces Rincón (on international duty with Venezuela), and Tiquinho Soares steps in for suspended Neymar. Coach Cléber Xavier also won’t have injured defender Gil but will have Rincón, Deivid Washington, and JP Chermont available again after the FIFA break.

São Paulo

• São Paulo’s Bobadilla was indicted for racial abuse after insulting Venezuelan player Miguel Navarro during a Libertadores match. He could be suspended by CONMEBOL and face criminal charges in Brazil.

• São Paulo signed a professional contract with 16-year-old midfielder Leonardo Amaro from the U-17 squad, including a R$ 254 million release clause to protect the Cotia academy talent.

• São Paulo could earn around €700,000 (R$ 4.21 million) from Lucas Perri’s transfer from Lyon to Milan in this window.

Sport Recife

• Sport received offers for four free agents: Samuel Kalu (ex-Watford), Byron Ángulo (ex-Universidad Católica), Carlos Eduardo (ex-Vitória), and Lucas Silva (ex-Nam Dinh).

• Matheus Alexandre will be re-evaluated, and coach Daniel Paulista stated he aims to recover the player and bring out the best in each athlete, not discarding anyone from the squad.

• Despite Sport’s interest, Pedro Augusto is expected to leave Fortaleza and strengthen Juventude, with talks progressing.

Vasco

• A member of Paulo Pitombeira’s staff praised Vasco’s new executive Admar Lopes and said talks about goalkeeper Léo Jardim are progressing positively. Pedrinho and Pitombeira had a productive conversation, and negotiations may advance.

• São Paulo and Vasco face off this Thursday (12th) at 9:30 PM at Morumbis for the 12th round of the Brasileirão. Both seek recovery after recent losses. São Paulo will miss Lucas and Oscar, while Vasco welcomes back Hugo Moura. Globo broadcasts the game (except in RS and MG).

• In poor form and suffering multiple injuries, Cavani has drawn criticism at Boca Juniors, who are looking for a new striker. They have approached Pablo Vegetti from Vasco, who may leave, although his high salary in Brazil could hinder the move.

Vitória

• Fábio Soares terminated his contract with Vitória and was announced by Ferroviária. Vitória retained 45% of his economic rights.

• Vitória made no signings during the June special window and will focus on reinforcements between July and September. Six players have left the club recently.

• Vitória wrapped up preparations to face Cruzeiro with the starting lineup set and is looking for a win before the Brasileirão break.