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    A very Brazilian affair

    By Andrew Downie

    Monday, July 4, 2005

    There are many reasons to believe Sao Paulo will win this year's Copa Libertadores. First and foremost, their opponents Atletico Paranaense lie bottom of the Brazilian league with no wins in 10 games. Second, Sao Paulo's free scoring keeper Rogerio Ceni and new Brazil revelation Cicinho are both in top form. Third, the team that demolished River Plate home and away without four internationals will be back at full strength for the first leg of the final. Fourth, Atletico cannot even enjoy ho ...

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