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  Brazil's Robinho | Robson de Souza :: Soccerphile
Robinho, however, is a Pele's lookalike, having almost equal proportions as the biggest soccer icon in the country.
Robinho himself was out of action for six weeks towards the end of the 2004 season during the time his mother was in the hands of kidnappers.
Robinho's way worked and his mother was freed on December 16th, 40 days after the crisis began.
www.soccerphile.com /soccerphile/players/robinho.html   (1062 words)

  
 Robinho | Robson de Souza | RobinhoOnline.co.uk
Robinho (who has been dubbed by Brazilian legend Pele as "my successor") is most effective when playing just behind the strikers and has a whole host of tricks up his sleeve.
Robinho is also widely considered to be one of the best crossers of the ball in the world.
Robinho has since learned to use his slight build to his advantage and has become proficient at using and using his speed and intelligence to win possession and set up a counter attack.
www.robinhoonline.co.uk /robinho.htm   (753 words)

  
 Robinho transfer talk restarts
Robinho has not played since the kidnapping but has been training regularly and is being considered by coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo for the decisive Brazilian championship match against Vasco da Gama on Sunday, the last game of the season.
Two months later, Robinho was given a standing ovation by a rival crowd in the Colombian city of Cali after leading Santos to a 5-1 win over local side America in the Libertadores Cup.
Robinho and Diego were accused of overconfidence, especially after the former was photographed dropping his shorts at the team hotel before the start of the tournament.
www.rediff.com /sports/2004/dec/18robinho.htm   (717 words)

  
 Robinho
Robinho made his debut for Santos in the 2002 Brasileiro, where along with teammate Diego, he helped lead the club to a championship, the club's first since Pelé's departure.
Robinho has also appeared for Santos in two Copa Libertadores, helping Santos finish runners-up to Boca Juniors in the 2003 tournament.
Robinho's performances over the past three years have attracted the attention of the largest clubs in Europe, from Real Madrid and Chelsea to A.C. Milan, Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
www.123football.com /players/r/robinho/index.htm   (116 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports - World Cup 2006
Robinho hasn't practised since he injured his thigh taking a shot on goal at the end of Brazil's training session Saturday.
Robinho put his hand on the leg immediately after and did not continue playing.
Robinho, playing in his first World Cup, was a starter when Brazil won last year's Confederations Cup, helping the team win the title and earning praise from Parreira.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Soccer/WorldCup/News/2006/06/26/1654545-ap.html   (420 words)

  
 Robinho
Robinho's recent appearances had attracted the attention of some of Europe's top clubs including Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and AC Milan, but Santos didn't want to release him as the manager feared for the future of the team.
In 2004, Robinho's mother was kidnapped and was held captive for two months before being released and he stated publicly that he wanted to leave the country.
Robinho is one of the most promising talents in the world, let alone Brazil.
www.biogs.com /football/robinho.html   (295 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | World Football | Robinho career at crossroads   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Robinho carries it because - some two-and-a-half years after he first made his breakthrough - he is still playing his football at home.
All three are younger than Robinho, all have played more for Brazil than he has and all of them have already been showing their stuff in the Champions League.
Robinho in full flow is a glorious sight and if he can produce his best on a weekly basis for the likes of Real Madrid then football will be the winner.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/world_football/4110513.stm   (597 words)

  
 CNN.com - Robinho's mother finally set free - Dec 17, 2004
Robinho's trickery and ball skills have made him a hot property and Real Madrid are reported to be among the European clubs interested in signing him.
Robinho shot to prominence two years ago when he helped Santos win the Brazilian championship for the first time since it began in 1971.
In 2003, Robinho was again inspirational as Santos reached the final of the Libertadores Cup, the South American equivalent of Europe's Champions League.
edition.cnn.com /2004/SPORT/football/12/17/brazil.robinho   (699 words)

  
 CBS News | Recovering Robinho aiming to play in quarterfinals | June 27, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Robinho is playing in his first World Cup and his stylish footwork on the pitch has gained him massive popularity among Brazilians, many of whom would like to see him play regularly rather than as backup to the "magic quartet" of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Adriano and Kaka.
Robinho said he had been in touch with his family in Brazil, who were concerned when they learned about his injury from TV.
Robinho has been undergoing treatment at the Brazilians' luxury hilltop castle near Cologne since he was injured during a training session on Saturday.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/sportsline/main9528885.shtml   (851 words)

  
 Futebol | Alex Bellos Articles
Robinho is still so thin he seems to bend in the wind.
Robinho was taken on by Beira-Mar, which is a 'escolinha', or out-of-school club that produces competitive teams for local junior leagues.
If you succeed through the pressure of the junior levels you have already proved you can handle it." As for Robinho, she said he was: "always very relaxed and took everything in good humour.
www.futebolthebrazilianwayoflife.com /view.asp?ArticleId=9   (2483 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - World Cup - Downie: Robinho is a gifted second fiddle
Robinho took Ronaldo's place after 69 minutes of Brazil's opening match against Croatia and he is poised and ready to replace him against Australia if the No. 9 fails to produce even a glimmer of the form that made him a guaranteed first choice for Brazil for most of the last decade.
Robinho has clearly gained in stature and confidence since the move to Europe and he is even more accustomed to the big occasion and the pressure that accompanies it.
In fact, Robinho can justifiably point to the fact that it was with him in the side in place of Ronaldo that Brazil turned in their best performace in recent years in their crushing 4-1 win over Argentina in last year's Confederations Cup decider.
soccernet.espn.go.com /columns/story?id=371576&root=worldcup&cc=5901&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab3pos1   (609 words)

  
 Robinho | Footballclips.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Robinho chips the ball in the air to distant himself from the opponent team's player.
Robinho avoids a tackle and manages to pass the ball to his team mate.
Robinho tricks the two defenders and takes the ball away from them towards the goal.
www.footballclips.net /football/robinho   (365 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - Global - Robinho's the Real deal
When Robinho burst onto the scene in 2002 he was a novelty player whose role was limited largely to producing the pedaladas and elasticas that threw defenders off balance.
Robinho showed more loyalty and decided to move only after his family's safety was at risk.
Robinho is undoubtedly more professional than Garrincha but he shares the same desire to entertain.
soccernet.espn.go.com /columns/story?id=340468&root=global&cc=%   (1388 words)

  
 Robihno
Robinho was a starter when Brazil won last year's Confederations Cup.
Robinho insists he is happy just to be a part of Brazil's World Cup squad regardless of whether he starts in Germany.
Robinho is unconcerned about playing second fiddle to Ronaldo and Adriano, the attacking duo already named by Parreira as starters.
robihno.egoweblog.com   (1371 words)

  
 Perez Wake The **** Up...arsenal Want Robinho - soccer24-7.com Forums
Brazilian wonderkid Robinho has admitted that his representatives are in talks with Arsenal for a sensational 20 million euro (£14m) move to the Premiership.
Last week Robinho denied rumours linking him with a move to North London, but speaking to Britain's News of the World Sunday tabloid, he has now conceded that he is in talks with the Gunners.
Robinho would prefer to move to Spain rather than England the player's agent has revealed after it was announced that both Arsenal and Juventus have shown an interest in the Santos youngster.
www.soccer24-7.com /forum/showthread.php?t=77323   (1663 words)

  
 Robinho wants another start for Brazil after convincing display - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Robinho, who replaced Ronaldo in Brazil's first two matches against Croatia and Australia, failed to score but was pleased with his performance.
Robinho was a starter when Brazil won last year's Confederations Cup, earning praise from coach Carlos Alberto Parreira.
Robinho said before the competition that he was hoping to start at least one of his team's games.
www.jamaicaobserver.com /sports/html/20060623T220000-0500_107631_OBS_ROBINHO_WANTS_ANOTHER_START_FOR_BRAZIL_AFTER_CONVINCING_DISPLAY_.asp   (523 words)

  
 Robinho / Rooney / Messi - TotalFootballForums.com - We Bring You The Best In Football
Robinho has already scored for Madrid and he makes the fans stand up and be in awe every time he touches the ball.
Robinho has as good skill as messi but more creative, while his shooting is better than that of Messi.
Robinho's shots are not as powerful and ambitious as Rooney's at most times, but he can do it, and he has more ball skill and he can distrubute it better in my oppinion..
www.totalfootballforums.com /forums/index.php?act=findpost&pid=8945   (1106 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Robinho reveals Real Madrid offer
Teixeira is adamant that with Robinho under contract until 2008 any club that wants to sign him will have to meet a £28.4m penalty clause for the player.
Robinho missed training with Santos on Friday and Saturday and was left out of the team for Sunday's Brazilian championship match at home to Juventude.
Robinho made it clear after the Confederations Cup, which Brazil won by defeating Argentina in the final, that he sees his future in Europe.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/internationals/4636109.stm   (428 words)

  
 Robinho denies plans to transfer - Breaking News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Robinho denied reports in the sporting press that he has agreed to a contract with Spain's Real Madrid, where he would join Brazilian national team regulars Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos.
Robinho's agent Vagner Ribeiro denied the report, and Robinho confirmed it was untrue.
Robinho's family has asked police to stay out of the case, and they have agreed.
www.theage.com.au - !http: //www.theage.com.au/news/Breaking-News/Robinho-denies-plans-to-transfer/2004/11/25/1101219637984.html   (261 words)

  
 Robinho (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Teenage Santos striker Robinho has become the latest name put forward to emulate Pele after his stunning performance in the Brazilian championship final last Sunday.
Robinho capped a remarkable debut season when he inspired Santos to a 3-2 victory against Corinthians to seal a 5-2 aggregate win and their first domestic title since 1984.
Like Pele, Robinho has already shown that he will not be intimidated by threats and aggression from opposing defenders.
kcblazesoccerclub.com.cob-web.org:8888 /Players/robinho.htm   (329 words)

  
 Robinho Deal Still Not Sealed, Say Real - SoccerPulse Community
Robinho's agent Wagner Ribeiro said the 21-year-old had agreed to forego the 40 percent of his rights to which he was entitled, accounting for the shortfall of $20 million in the buy-out clause.
The confederation said that Robinho was not free to forego his share of the fee because the clubs hadn't agreed to reduce the buyout clause.
Robinho, whose contract with Santos runs until 2008, has refused to train with the Brazilian club since helping Brazil win the Confederations Cup in late June, and has missed seven Brazilian championship matches.
www.soccerpulse.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=49327   (844 words)

  
 Robinho - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robinho has earned praise for his expert use of the pedalada and field speed.He is widely regarded as one of the best young players in the world.
Robinho played in each game of the 2006 FIFA World Cup group stage, but only started in the final game against Japan.
Robinho's footwork and mercurial speed has many believing that he can carry on the mantle of Pelé, Garrincha and Ronaldo in Brazilian football.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Robinho   (571 words)

  
 CNN.com - Robinho injury is blow for Brazil - Jun 24, 2006
Robinho is not certain to be fit for the game with Ghana.
Robinho, whose speed and trickery gave Brazil a new dimension in the 4-1 World Cup win over Japan on Thursday, was seen to clutch his thigh during shooting practice.
Robinho started Brazil's first games against Croatia and Australia on the bench, coming on in the second half.
www.cnn.com /rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/06/24/brazil.robinho/?section=cnn_latest   (237 words)

  
 Robinho wants to play for Real Madrid
Robinho, a 21-year-old with outstanding skill, has been the subject of constant speculation over a possible move to Real but has usually ducked questions over his future.
Teixeira, who has been fighting to keep Robinho at Santos in the face of persistent rumours of a move abroad, accused Real Madrid of behaving unethically by approaching Robinho without talking to the club.
Robinho, who burst on to the scene in 2002 when he helped Pele's former club win their first Brazilian championship, said he would return to Brazil and try to persuade Teixeira to allow him to leave.
www.rediff.com /sports/2005/jun/30confed2.htm   (461 words)

  
 Robinho
Partido a partido — Escrito por robinho @ 16:48
Robinho ('67), sus minutos se cuentan con 'cuentagotas' pero es tiempo suficiente para llevarse varios 'recuerdos' del partido.
Robinho y Helguera -lesionado- se quedaban en la ducha, y la variación táctica afecta a más compañeros.
robinho.blografias.com /blog/cat/partido_a_partido   (9099 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Robinho and Tevez face off in Brazilian soccer
Santos' Robinho and Corinthians' Carlos Tevez will play each other for the first time in a national competition, in a highly anticipated confrontation between the two standout strikers.
Robinho, one of the best players to come out of Brazil in recent years, enters Sunday's match upbeat after scoring a goal in his first full game with Brazil's national side in a friendly against Hong Kong on Wednesday.
The last time Robinho and Tevez met was in Brazil's 1-0 loss to Argentina in the South American Olympic qualifying tournament in January 2004.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/soccer/20050212-0758-la-spt-soc-robinho-tevez.html   (420 words)

  
 CNN.com - Real are close to signing Robinho - Jan 18, 2005
Negotiations are taking place for Robinho to join Madrid on June 30, just after the Spanish league season ends, agent Juan Figger announced.
He said it was impossible for Robinho to move earlier because Madrid already holds its maximum quota of three non-European Union players.
Robinho is likely to command a transfer fee of around 18 million euros ($23.5 million).
edition.cnn.com /2005/SPORT/football/01/18/spain.robinho   (488 words)

  
 Robinho Soccer Goal Videos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It is not understood why Robinho did not play for the Brazilian team at the 2006 Germany World Cup (except for the last match against France).
Some fans believe that had Robinho played from the start of the cup the results might have been different.
Robinho is not as famous as Ronaldo or Ronaldinho but he may be just as talented.
www.sportpotato.com /robinho.html   (90 words)

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