Neymar Scores As Santos Defeats Flamengo In The Brazilian Série A

SportsMoneyNeymar Scores As Santos Defeats Flamengo In The Brazilian Série AByJoseph O'Sullivan, Contributor

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Neymar scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory for Santos against Flamengo, Cruzeiro moved top of the table and a man with the surname Ancelotti has taken charge of Botafogo

Neymar Shines Against Flamengo Santos defeated Flamengo 1-0 at this week thanks to a late strike from none other than Neymar Junior, in this volatile climate

The visitors return from a solid world cup campaign, but it’s out of the frying pan and into the fire for the ‘Mengão. ’ Flamengo was unlucky to meet a strong Bayern Munich side in Miami during the round of 16, but by defeating eventual tournament winner Chelsea and coming first in the group stage the Rio based team certainly didn’t leave anything on the pitch in the U, given the current landscape

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Neymar has had an up and down few months since returning to Brazil

Every grand return seems to be ed by another injury, but a winning goal against Flamengo is a huge moment for the famous number 10

However, rivals Flamengo, Flu received a swift reminder that you have to be on top form in every game of this super competitive league (which is quite significant)

Cruziero defeated Fluminense 2-0 which moved the away side to the top of the table (quite telling)

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 17: Everaldo Stum of Fluminense fights for the ball with Lucas

Nevertheless, The result takes Cruzeiro three points ahead of both Flamengo and RB Bragantino at the top of the charts

Star player Jhon Arias waved farewell to the Maracana on Thursday evening, given the current landscape

Nevertheless, It’s a deserved move to a top European league for Arias, who has been a stellar servant to Fluminense

Ancelotti Is The New Manager Of Botafogo Davide Ancelotti, the son of Carlo Ancelotti, is the new manager of Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro

David has taken charge of the team since its return from the World Cup, in light of current trends

However, There, Botafogo suffered an underwhelming last 16 exit at the hands of Palmeiras, but beat European champion PSG in the group stage

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 16: Head coach Davide Ancelotti of Botafogo looks on prior to the

Nevertheless, (Photo by Ruano Carneiro/Getty Images)Getty Images Ancelotti will be assisting his father in his new role as Brazil boss, but he has also taken on his first role as manager with the known as ‘O Glorioso’ who won the league and Copa Libertadores double last year

Botafogo has a win and a draw since the World Cup, and it’s been a solid start at the helm for Ancelotti, who has displayed incredible Portuguese in recent press conferences despite just picking up the language, in today's market environment

Meanwhile, The team currently sits sixth in the table, amongst the Copa Libertadores qualifying places, and still has domestic and international cup competitions to fight for this year (an important development)

Moreover, This says two things, considering recent developments

That those sides are rightfully feeling the load of the extra games played whilst their respective opponents were resting, and that the Brazilian league is extremely competitive (noteworthy indeed)

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