Rio de Janeiro, April 22 (IANS) Former Manchester United defender Alex Telles scored late as Botafogo Botafogo defeated Chapecoense 1-0 in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil at the Nilton Santos Stadium.The Glorioso (Botafogo) takes the advantage into the second leg, which takes place in Chapecó on May 14th.Telles broke the deadlock in the 91st minute at Rio’s Olympic Stadium when he timed his run to perfection to meet Vitinho’s cross with a header at the far post.Chapecoens…
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Rio de Janeiro, Dec 27 (IANS) Former Palmeiras, Cruzeiro, and Santos midfielder Robinho Signorini has announced his retirement after a professional career spanning two decades.The 38-year-old’s contract with Brazilian Serie C side Brusque ended this month, and he declined offers to continue playing to accept an assistant coaching role with Nautico, which will compete in Serie B next year. “I am putting a full stop to my journey as a professional athlete. However, I will continue in the world of …