Botafogo

Botafogo

1st in Brazilian Serie A
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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's title race is astonishingly tight with three games to go Brazil's title race is astonishingly tight with three games to go

Botafogo looked out of sight midway through the season but, with three games remaining, there is now a four-way battle for Brazil's league title.

Castro leaves Botafogo to coach Ronaldo at Al Nassr - sources Castro leaves Botafogo to coach Ronaldo at Al Nassr - sources

Portuguese coach Luis Castro will leave Brazilian club Botafogo to take charge of Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, sources told ESPN Brasil.

Botafogo is one of Brazil's most historic clubs but uncertainty remains under owner John Textor Botafogo is one of Brazil's most historic clubs but uncertainty remains under owner John Textor

Botafogo was once a fixture among Brazil's top sides. Revitalised under owner John Textor, there is concern the renaissance may not last.

Will U.S. owner John Textor's 'Botafogo Way' produce the Bayern Munich of Brazilian football? Will U.S. owner John Textor's 'Botafogo Way' produce the Bayern Munich of Brazilian football?

Botafogo owner John Textor eyes patience, calm, and a style of play akin to Bayern Munich. Will the American succeed with that vision in Brazil?

Botafogo joins Crystal Palace in football's latest multi-club stable Botafogo joins Crystal Palace in football's latest multi-club stable

Botafogo is set to join Crystal Palace in John Textor's stable of clubs. But success on the pitch may just be a byproduct of the American's plans.

Brazil Serie A Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Botafogo 29 +22 60
2 Palmeiras 29 +26 57
3 Fortaleza 30 +9 56
4 Flamengo 29 +11 51
5 São Paulo 30 +9 50
6 Internacional 28 +11 46
7 Bahia 29 +6 45
8 Cruzeiro 29 +6 43
9 Atlético-MG 29 -1 41
10 Vasco da Gama 29 -9 37
11 Grêmio 29 -4 35
12 Criciúma 29 -6 35
13 Red Bull Braganti.. 29 -4 34
14 Juventude 29 -6 34
15 Fluminense 29 -6 33
16 Corinthians 30 -6 32
17 Athletico-PR 28 -7 31
18 Vitória 29 -12 29
19 Cuiabá 28 -14 26
20 Atlético-GO 29 -25 21
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
7 Luiz Henrique 6 27 3
99 Igor Jesus 5 13 0
9 Tiquinho Soare.. 4 21 3

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Jefferson Sava.. 5 20 4
17 Marlon Freitas 4 24 0
7 Luiz Henrique 3 27 6