Brazil U23: Shirt numbers released

Oscar is number 10

Today, FIFA released the name of every player that will participate in the Olympic Games this month, along with their shirt numbers. One of the highlights in the Brazilian squad is Oscar being handled the #10 shirt, while Ganso, who is disputing the AMC spot with him, earned #16.

The full list after the jump.

Deco renews Fluminense contract

Deco signs new Fluminense contract

In a press conference in Laranjeiras, Fluminense headquarters, Flu president Peter Siemsen announced that the club renewed their contract with ex-Porto, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder Deco.

Hulk asks for respect from former Brazilian star

I wouldn’t mess with this guy…

After former Brazilian football hero and current congressman Romário went on Twitter to publicly criticize the Olympics U23 selection ), and directing personal critics to the selected players over 23 years old saying “they don’t deserve it”, as “they’re not quality material”, Hulk backfired telling Romário that “he deserves respect”.