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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 15 | 23 | 33 |
| 3 | Palmeiras | 14 | 6 | 29 |
| 4 | Bragantino | 16 | 2 | 27 |
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Preview: Fluminense vs. Palmeiras - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Brasileiro clash between Fluminense and Palmeiras, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 21, 22:09
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Wolves transfer news: 'Formal' offer made for Palmeiras star, remain as underdogs to European giant
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly one of a number of European clubs that have presented a formal offer for one of Palmeiras' star players.Jul 19, 09:47
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Palmeiras and Atletico Mineiro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 18, 18:58
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Man United transfer news: Three bargain midfield options for the 20-time English champions this summer
Sports Mole looks at three central midfielders who Manchester United could sign during this summer's transfer window.Jul 17, 19:33
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Transfer news and rumours today: Leeds United agree £12m Sean Longstaff deal, Man United-linked midfielder 'says yes' to Roma
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Sean Longstaff to Leeds United and Richard Rios to Roma.Jul 16, 10:02
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Preview: Palmeiras vs Mirassol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Brasileiro clash between Palmeiras and Mirassol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 14, 17:21
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Chelsea’s tactical masterclass: How Maresca dismantled PSG in Club World Cup final
Chelsea are the champions of FIFA's revamped Club World Cup. Those expecting Paris Saint-Germain to dominate the final may have been surprised by Enzo Maresca's tactical setup, which effectively nullified Luis Enrique's game plan.Jul 14, 06:51
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Joao Pedro reveals behind-the-scenes of clash with Luis Enrique: ‘They did not know how to lose’
Tensions flare after Chelsea's 3-0 win over PSG in the Club World Cup final, as Joao Pedro clashes with Luis Enrique. The Brazilian forward reflects on the incident and his emotional title-winning impact.Jul 14, 06:32
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Club World Cup: The highs and lows of the first edition
The 2025 Club World Cup featured expanded competition, diverse fan atmospheres and notable matchups, but also faced organisational and environmental challenges. A full review ahead of the 2029 edition.Jul 13, 20:48
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Club World Cup: How Palmeiras, Fluminense helped Chelsea find their best version this summer
A look at how Palmeiras and Fluminense have helped Chelsea find their best version during the 2025 Club World Cup.Jul 12, 17:03
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Transfer news and rumours today: Luiz to Aston Villa, £5m Man City exit, women's world record
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including Douglas Luiz to Aston Villa, Richard Rios to Roma and a world-record deal in women's football.Jul 12, 09:39
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New Chelsea attacker Estevao hurts Palmeiras fans with final action at Club World Cup
Estevao causes controversy in his final press conference as a Palmeiras player, with the Brazilian now making the move to Chelsea.Jul 11, 14:20
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Nottingham Forest transfer news: Ramon Sosa reveals reasons for Palmeiras switch, decision to snub Europe
Ramon Sosa reveals his reasons for accepting an offer to leave Nottingham Forest for Palmeiras after just one season at the City Ground.Jul 9, 17:35
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Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea: Thiago Silva praises ‘special’ Joao Pedro after Club World Cup semi-final
Joao Pedro, a product of Fluminense’s academy, comes back to haunt his former club by scoring both goals in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over the Brazilian side in the Club World Cup semi-final.Jul 9, 06:17
Chelsea could face fine after Rios–Fernandez bust-up at Club World Cup
Palmeiras and Chelsea may be hit with substantial fines following a heated altercation between Richard Rios and Enzo Fernandez during their Club World Cup quarter-final encounter.Jul 8, 07:15
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Man United 'learn asking price' for Palmeiras star Richard Rios after standout Club World Cup form
Palmeiras will reportedly only sell Manchester United-linked Richard Rios this summer if his £26m release clause is met.Jul 5, 17:07
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Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea: Abel Ferreira, Estevao Willian reflect on starlet's imminent £51.5m Chelsea transfer
Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira and winger Estevao Willian reflect on the starlet's time at the Brazilian giants ahead of his transfer to Chelsea, which is now imminent after Friday's Club World Cup tie.Jul 5, 09:47
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Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reflects on "perfect night" after Estevao Willian wonder goal ahead of £51.5m transfer
Chelsea Enzo Maresca claims that it was the "perfect night" after Palmeiras winger Estevao Willian scored a wonder goal in a 2-1 win for the Blues in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.Jul 5, 09:21
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Chelsea hit with triple selection blow before Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense
Chelsea edge out Palmeiras 2-1 to qualify for the Club World Cup semi-finals, but Enzo Maresca's side suffer a triple selection blow ahead of their clash with Fluminense.Jul 5, 08:28
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Palmeiras vs. Chelsea: Estevao Willian dilemma addressed by Abel Ferreira ahead of Club World Cup quarter-final
Palmeiras head coach Abel Ferreira reiterates that Estevao Willian 'must do his job' when facing future club Chelsea in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.Jul 4, 12:48
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