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Botafogo

The South American stars who could make Europe moves in 2025 The South American stars who could make Europe moves in 2025

Who are the next generation of South American stars to keep an eye out on possibly moving to Europe in 2025?

Pachuca stun Copa Libertadores champ Botafogo in Intercontinental Cup Pachuca stun Copa Libertadores champ Botafogo in Intercontinental Cup

Mexican side Pachuca stunned Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo 3-0 on Wednesday to advance to the Intercontinental Cup semifinals thanks to second-half goals from Oussama Idrissi, Nelson Deossa and Salomon Rondon.

Club World Cup preview: best teams, players, predictions Club World Cup preview: best teams, players, predictions

ESPN's experts react to the 2025 Club World Cup draw with a closer look at the teams, their chances of lifting the title and which players to keep an eye on.

U.S. owner Textor helps Botafogo to historic South American title U.S. owner Textor helps Botafogo to historic South American title

U.S. businessman John Textor has transformed Botafogo from Brazilian second division also-rans into Copa Libertadores champions.

Brazilian showdown: Botafogo, Atl. Mineiro to clash in Libertadores final Brazilian showdown: Botafogo, Atl. Mineiro to clash in Libertadores final

Botafogo advanced to its first Copa Libertadores final on Wednesday despite a 3-1 loss against Peñarol in Montevideo.

Igor Jesus, Nico Paz lead list of international debutants Igor Jesus, Nico Paz lead list of international debutants

As a new cycle begins, international coaches are looking to reward players who are hitting top form. Here, we take a look at some of the players chosen for the first time.

South America's top 10 players looking for moves in January South America's top 10 players looking for moves in January

With the summer transfer window now closed, ESPN looks ahead to January and which South Americans will be in high demand by top clubs.

Atlanta United sign Russia's Aleksei Miranchuk as DP Atlanta United sign Russia's Aleksei Miranchuk as DP

Atlanta United announced the signing Tuesday of Russian midfielder Aleksei Miranchuk as a designated player.

John Textor to sell Crystal Palace stake, eyes Everton purchase John Textor to sell Crystal Palace stake, eyes Everton purchase

American businessman John Textor said Friday he is trying to sell his majority stake in Crystal Palace, which he owns 45% of through his company Eagle Football Holdings, and expressed an interest in purchasing Premier League rivals Everton.

Botafogo squander Brazilian title after 10-game horror run Botafogo squander Brazilian title after 10-game horror run

Rather than be known as the Brazilian title that Palmeiras claimed, 2023 will surely go down in history as the one that Botafogo threw away.

Brazil Carioca Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Marica 2 +2 6
2 Madureira 2 +2 4
3 Nova Iguaçu 2 +1 4
4 Botafogo 2 +1 3
5 Boavista 2 0 3
6 Portuguesa-RJ 2 -1 3
7 Volta Redonda 2 -1 3
8 Vasco da Gama 2 0 2
9 Flamengo 2 -1 1
10 Sampaio Correa RJ 2 -1 1
11 Fluminense 2 -1 1
12 Bangu 2 -1 1
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Patrick de Pau.. 1 2 0
Kauê 1 2 0
Kayke 1 2 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Newton 1 2 0
Matheus Nascim.. 1 2 0
Patrick de Pau.. 0 2 1