Avaí

Avaí

10th in Brazilian Serie B
Former Inter and Roma star Maicon signs for Brazilian side Avai Former Inter and Roma star Maicon signs for Brazilian side Avai

Brazilian club Avai have announced the signing of former Inter Milan right-back Maicon.

Brazilian player smuggles phone inside shinpads to check scores Brazilian player smuggles phone inside shinpads to check scores

Avai substitute Andre Lima decided to take drastic action in order to keep an eye on the Figueirense match by smuggling his phone into the dugout.

Brazil clubs create Liga Sul-Minas-Rio, eye Premier League structure Brazil clubs create Liga Sul-Minas-Rio, eye Premier League structure

A competition meant to be the precursor to a Brazilian Premier League was officially formed after a meeting by member clubs on Thursday.

Brazil Serie B Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Santos 37 +26 68
2 Mirassol 37 +15 64
3 Novorizontino 37 +13 64
4 Ceará 37 +18 63
5 Sport 37 +19 63
6 Goiás 37 +23 60
7 Operario PR 37 +2 57
8 Vila Nova-GO 37 -11 55
9 América-MG 37 +12 55
10 Avaí 38 +2 53
11 Amazonas 38 -6 52
12 Coritiba 38 -3 50
13 Paysandu 37 -3 47
14 Botafogo SP 38 -15 45
15 Chapecoense 37 -10 44
16 CRB 37 -7 42
17 Ponte Preta 38 -18 38
18 Ituano 38 -20 37
19 Brusque 37 -17 36
20 Guarani 37 -20 32
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
11 Maurício Garce.. 5 33 1
3 Tiago 4 35 2
8 Giovanni Picco.. 4 33 3

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
63 Marcos Viniciu.. 4 35 1
8 Giovanni Picco.. 3 33 4
33 Mário Sérgio 3 29 1