Because palmeiras was the only brazilian team to play as brazilian national team in 1965. http://www.espn.com.br/noticia/3585...-e-verde-e-amarela-como-da-selecao-brasileira
That is not the reason though - it is their centenary season. PS - The only time Brazil has had a foreign manager!
Alex said he chose Coritiba to be in Curitiba due to family choice. If Coxa go down to Segundona, let's see how that affects his commitment. Incredible they are in that position but you guys were right, they flamed out. As for Lucio, he just sounds like more trouble than it's worth it at this point. But if he comes cheaply, I guess I wouldn't mind.
Lucio certainly is an interesting case. He didn't play welll but neither did the rest of the team. On the other hand, he hasn't played well since the 2010 WC (@ Juve). Like you said, I might take a gamble on him if he doesn't expect a ridiculous salary. Palmeiras' current squad doesn't really have a leader on it either.
Reforços confirmados: França (V, Hannover), Diogo (A, Portuguesa), Rodolfo (A, Rio Claro) Ainda negociam a chegada: Lúcio (Z, São Paulo), William Matheus (LE, Goiás), Marquinhos Gabriel (A, Bahia), Jorge Moreira (LD, Libertad), Bruno César (M, Al Ahli) Voltam de empréstimo: Patrick Vieira (M, Yokohama), Mazinho (A, Vissel Kobe), Wellington (Z, ASA), Luiz Gustavo (Z, Vitória), Miguel Biancone (A, Changju), Tutinha (A, Ulsan) Voltam de empréstimo mas não apareceram: João Denoni (V, Oeste), Deola (G, Vitória), Tinga (V, Figueirense), Leandro Amaro (Z, Náutico), Gerley (LE, Juventude), Tiago Real (M, Náutico) Indefinições: Luis Felipe (LD, Benfica), Leandro (A, Grêmio) Saídas: Vilson (Z), André Luiz (Z), Fernandinho (LE, Oeste), Márcio Araújo (V), Charles (V, Cruzeiro), Léo Gago (V, Grêmio), Ronny (M), Rondinelly (M, Grêmio), Ananias (A, Cruzeiro)
Is @V_Park still alive? How do you feel about the signings and upcoming season? Com passes de letra e até gol, Lúcio se destaca em rachão do Palmeiras http://t.co/L2zmLKSu5T— Lance! (@lancenet) January 17, 2014 Craque Tem tudo pra ser o 10 do Verdão!!
ENTREVISTA: Lúcio diz que ainda pararia Messi, 'contrata' Maicon e compara Nobre a presidente do Bayern http://t.co/e8vSmIdswM #Palmeiras
@globoesportecom: Fábio supera Prass, e Palmeiras bate marca inédita desde o fim de 2011 http://t.co/1KZ6bqCKo5
The youth division finding/developing a potential talent ? Can't remember the last time that happened ! 35 goals in 20 games in the youth State competition. http://www.gazetaesportiva.net/noti...ras-e-dedicar-titulo-a-amigo-assassinado.html
Bambis will offer 2 pairs of boots and our awesome president will accept one and sell him... Btw. Hello again our good friend serie b..