Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro

9th in Brazilian Serie A
Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rival supporters Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rival supporters

Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.

Cruzeiro striker Rafa Silva gets red card after 3 seconds Cruzeiro striker Rafa Silva gets red card after 3 seconds

A Brazilian striker was sent off in a top-division match on Saturday after hitting a rival with his elbow just three seconds into a match.

Brazil legend Ronaldo selling stakes in Cruzeiro, Real Valladolid Brazil legend Ronaldo selling stakes in Cruzeiro, Real Valladolid

Two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo Nazário agreed to sell his stake in embattled Brazilian soccer club Cruzeiro on Monday.

Brazilian rooster mascot banned for intimidatory behaviour Brazilian rooster mascot banned for intimidatory behaviour

The mascot of Brazilian league champions Atletico Mineiro has been banned for one game for "intimidatory" behaviour.

In rebuilding Cruzeiro, new owner Ronaldo will face challenges holding back all of Brazilian football In rebuilding Cruzeiro, new owner Ronaldo will face challenges holding back all of Brazilian football

Restoring Cruzeiro to their former glory won't be easy for new owner Ronaldo, with football in Brazil facing headwinds at home and abroad.

Brazilian great Ronaldo buys boyhood club Cruzeiro Brazilian great Ronaldo buys boyhood club Cruzeiro

Retired Real Madrid and Brazil striker Ronaldo has bought a controlling stake in his former club Cruzeiro, the player and the club said on Saturday.

Tour de Fred: Brazilian star finishes 600km bike trek to new club Tour de Fred: Brazilian star finishes 600km bike trek to new club

Brazilian striker Fred completed a 600-kilometer (370-mile) charity bicycle ride when he arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.

Cruzeiro relegation: Brazilian police arrest three for setting off bombs at Mineirao Cruzeiro relegation: Brazilian police arrest three for setting off bombs at Mineirao

Brazilian police have arrested three people after home-made bombs were detonated at Mineirao Stadium as Cruzeiro was being relegated.

Cruzeiro season finale abandoned due to riots as team relegated in Brazil Cruzeiro season finale abandoned due to riots as team relegated in Brazil

Cruzeiro's final match of the season was abandoned on Sunday when fans ripped up seats and threw them at players after the team was relegated.

Cruzeiro's swift slide from Brazilian Championship favorites to relegation candidates Cruzeiro's swift slide from Brazilian Championship favorites to relegation candidates

There is plenty of drama at the bottom of the Brazilian Championship, with giants Cruzeiro in serious danger of going down.

Brazil Serie A Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Botafogo 38 +30 79
2 Palmeiras 38 +27 73
3 Flamengo 38 +19 70
4 Fortaleza 38 +14 68
5 Internacional 38 +17 65
6 São Paulo 38 +10 59
7 Corinthians 38 +9 56
8 Bahia 38 0 53
9 Cruzeiro 38 +2 52
10 Vasco da Gama 38 -13 50
11 Vitória 38 -7 47
12 Atlético-MG 38 -7 47
13 Fluminense 38 -6 46
14 Grêmio 38 -6 45
15 Juventude 38 -11 45
16 Red Bull Braganti.. 38 -4 44
17 Athletico-PR 38 -6 42
18 Criciúma 38 -19 38
19 Atlético-GO 38 -29 30
20 Cuiabá 38 -20 30
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
10 Matheus Pereir.. 8 34 7
30 Gabriel Veron 6 27 2
12 William 5 34 6

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Matheus Pereir.. 7 34 8
12 William 6 34 5
21 Álvaro Barreal.. 4 28 2