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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 10 | Gremio | 12 | -3 | 16 |
| 11 | Botafogo | 10 | 6 | 15 |
| 12 | Ceara | 10 | 3 | 15 |
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Preview: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders - prediction, team news, lineups
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Club World Cup group-by-group predictions: Manchester City, Chelsea cruise through as Lionel Messi left miffed
Sports Mole provides group-by-group predictions for the 2025 Club World Cup, where the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City will be going for glory.Jun 11, 11:34
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Club World Cup Group B predictions: Who will qualify? Who will be top scorer?
With the revamped Club World Cup just around the corner, Sports Mole looks ahead to Group B and how Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo and Seattle Sounders.Jun 10, 15:02
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Ranked: The 10 future Brazil-based stars Premier League clubs should be scouting at the upcoming Club World Cup
Ahead of the Club World Cup, Sports Mole looks at 10 players representing Brazilian clubs who could be of interest to Premier League sides this summer.Jun 6, 22:13
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2025 FIFA Club World Cup guide: Confirmed groups, new format explained, road to the final
Sports Mole provides the lowdown on how the new FIFA Club World Cup format will work, which teams have been drawn into which groups and their route to the final at this summer's tournament.Jun 4, 15:04
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Preview: Botafogo vs. Ceara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Brasileiro clash between Botafogo and Ceara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 2, 23:46
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Summer transfer window 2025: Best free agents on offer - De Bruyne, David, Sane, Ronaldo
As transfer season gets into full swing, Sports Mole looks at some of the best free agents in summer 2025 and considers where they could be heading.Jun 2, 16:00
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Nottingham Forest transfer news: Triple agreement 'close' with Brazilian giants
Nottingham Forest are allegedly close to finalising a triple transfer agreement with one of Brazilian football's biggest clubs.Jun 2, 11:14
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Newcastle transfer news: "Best goalkeeper in the world" receives offers from Premier League, Serie A clubs
Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri, who has been linked with both Newcastle United and Roma, reportedly receives offers from one Premier League club and one Serie A team.Jun 2, 08:14
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Preview: Santos vs. Botafogo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Santos and Botafogo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 31, 22:27
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Brazil international's entourage 'want to close €20m deal'
Nottingham Forest are reportedly closing in on the addition of a Brazilian striker who will first participate in the Club World Cup.May 30, 10:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fferreirinha.jpeg "Ferreirinha of Sao Paulo celebrates a goal on April 10, 2025")
Tuesday's Copa Libertadores predictions including Sao Paulo vs. Talleres
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Copa Libertadores fixtures, including Sao Paulo vs. Talleres.May 27, 05:00
Preview: Botafogo vs. Universidad de Chile - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa Libertadores clash between Botafogo and Universidad de Chile, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 25, 14:43
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Brighton transfer news: Seagulls 'pursuing deal' for Brazilian also wanted by Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly battling with Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce for the signature of a 22-year-old Brazilian wideman.May 15, 15:52
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Preview: Botafogo vs. Racing Club - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's CONMEBOL Recopa clash between Botafogo and Racing Club, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 24, 22:41
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Preview: Racing Club vs. Botafogo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's CONMEBOL Recopa clash between Racing Club and Botafogo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 18, 01:11
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Deadline day: Arsenal need a striker - who could Mikel Arteta's men target?
Sports Mole looks at possible striker targets Arsenal could make a move for on transfer deadline day, including Mathys Tel and Dusan Vlahovic.Feb 3, 06:00
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Transfer news and rumours: Milan Skriniar to Aston Villa, Edson Alvarez to Monaco, three-way battle for Igor Jesus
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Milan Skriniar to Aston Villa, Edson Alvarez to Monaco and a three-way battle for Igor JesusJan 9, 17:33
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Man United 'tracking two goalkeepers' to provide competition to Andre Onana
Manchester United are reportedly tracking Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier as one of two goalkeeper targets.Dec 22, 14:14
Preview: Botafogo vs. Pachuca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Intercontinental Cup clash between Botafogo and Pachuca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 9, 16:40
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