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    Leao jeered as nine-man Corinthians are held

    By Brian Homewood

    Monday, February 26, 2007

    RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Crisis-hit Corinthians had two players sent off and coach Emerson Leao was insulted by fans during a 1-1 draw with humble Rio Branco over the weekend. Corinthians fans chanted 'donkey, donkey' every time Leao ventured to the touchline during the second half as his side completed their fourth game without a win, all against modest opposition. Leao, who last year saved Corinthians from relegation in the Brazilian championship, was involved in an angry alterca ...

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