Gremio midfielder and FIFA World Cup winner Gilberto Silva speaks exclusively to FIFA.com about his long career, the changing role of modern midfielders, club team-mate Ze Roberto, and Kaka returning to A Seleção.
A 2-1 win over bottom-of-the-table Atletico Goianiense has taken Gremio to within a point of Atletico Mineiro, who were held to a goalless draw by Bahia.
In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.
Neymar scored one and set up two as Santos demolished Bolivar 8-0 to advance to the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, while Universidad de Chile overturned a heavy first-leg defeat to see off Deportivo Quito 7-4 on aggregate.
With Santos celebrating their centenary today, FIFA.com looks back on some the key dates in their history, including Pele's debut, winning their first Intercontinental Cup and last year's Copa Libertadores triumph.
Adriano, the scorer of two goals in Barcelona’s semi-final victory, speaks to FIFA.com about the challenge of facing Brazil team-mates Elano, Ganso and Neymar in Sunday’s final against Santos.
FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011
FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011