Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro

7th 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 33 +26 68
2 Palmeiras 33 +27 64
3 Fortaleza 33 +15 63
4 Flamengo 33 +14 59
5 Internacional 33 +18 59
6 São Paulo 33 +13 57
7 Cruzeiro 33 +3 47
8 Bahia 33 +1 46
9 Vasco da Gama 33 -13 43
10 Atlético-MG 33 -5 42
11 Corinthians 33 -2 41
12 Grêmio 33 -4 39
13 Vitória 33 -10 38
14 Athletico-PR 33 -6 37
15 Fluminense 33 -8 37
16 Criciúma 33 -9 37
17 Juventude 33 -12 37
18 Red Bull Braganti.. 33 -6 36
19 Cuiabá 33 -16 29
20 Atlético-GO 33 -26 26
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
10 Matheus Pereir.. 6 30 7
30 Gabriel Veron 6 24 1
12 William 5 30 6

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Matheus Pereir.. 7 30 6
12 William 6 30 5
21 Álvaro Barreal.. 4 25 2