Botafogo

Botafogo

5th in Brazilian Serie A
Botafogo disputing $21M fee to Atlanta for Thiago Almada Botafogo disputing $21M fee to Atlanta for Thiago Almada

South American champion Botafogo, owned by American businessman John Textor, went to sport's highest court Wednesday in a dispute over an unpaid $21 million transfer fee to Major League Soccer club Atlanta United.

Nottingham Forest near deals for Bakwa, Cuiabano - sources Nottingham Forest near deals for Bakwa, Cuiabano - sources

Nottingham Forest are set to tie up two transfer deadline day deals with winger Dilane Bakwa arriving from Strasbourg and fullback Cuiabano joining from Botafogo, sources have told ESPN.

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The next South American youngsters that could head to Europe The next South American youngsters that could head to Europe

South America's brightest talents are always on the radar of Europe's biggest clubs. But who's ready to make the leap across the Atlantic?

South American stars parlay Club World Cup to European moves South American stars parlay Club World Cup to European moves

The Club World Cup has seen many memorable performances, but which South American players have used this tournament to make a move to Europe?

Atlético Madrid reach deal to sign Argentina star Thiago Almada Atlético Madrid reach deal to sign Argentina star Thiago Almada

Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement with Botafogo to sign Thiago Almada, the LaLiga club announced Tuesday.

Brazilian clubs shine at Club World Cup, but what's next? Brazilian clubs shine at Club World Cup, but what's next?

The Brazilian sides all impressed at the Club World Cup, so how does their domestic league improve to continue being South America's best?

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From stifling heat to standout players, let's talk about the Club World Cup's most memorable so far in Gianni Infantino's grand, weird experiment.

Carlo Ancelotti's son, Davide, named Botafogo boss Carlo Ancelotti's son, Davide, named Botafogo boss

Botafogo have officially named Davide Ancelotti as the new club's head coach.

Lyon owner John Textor to reduce role after relegation Lyon owner John Textor to reduce role after relegation

American businessman John Textor plans to step back from the day-to-day management of Lyon following the club's relegation to Ligue 2.

Palmeiras defeat Botafogo to reach Club World Cup quarterfinals Palmeiras defeat Botafogo to reach Club World Cup quarterfinals

Palmeiras rewarded their raucous fans with an extra-time goal, defeating Botafogo and advancing to the Club World Cup quarterfinals.

Brazil Serie A Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Palmeiras 28 +27 61
2 Flamengo 28 +41 61
3 Cruzeiro 29 +21 56
4 Mirassol 29 +20 52
5 Botafogo 29 +13 46
6 Bahia 28 +7 46
7 Fluminense 28 0 41
8 Vasco da Gama 29 +5 39
9 São Paulo 29 -2 38
10 Red Bull Braganti.. 29 -10 36
11 Corinthians 29 -4 36
12 Grêmio 29 -7 36
13 Ceará 28 0 35
14 Internacional 28 -6 35
15 Atlético-MG 28 -6 33
16 Santos 28 -12 31
17 Vitória 29 -16 31
18 Juventude 29 -30 26
19 Fortaleza 28 -18 24
20 Sport 28 -23 17
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
10 Jefferson Sava.. 4 21 2
9 Chris Ramos 4 8 0
6 Cuiabano 3 21 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
17 Marlon Freitas 4 26 1
7 Artur 4 21 2
23 Santiago Rodrí.. 4 20 2