GOLAZONEWSBrazilian football update: Carlos Miguel, Vasco, and Kaio Jorge
- Palmeiras goalkeeper Carlos Miguel utilizes his physical stature to dominate the goal area.
- Vasco da Gama secured R$ 33.1 million in total prize money from cup competitions.
- Kaio Jorge confirmed he turned down Internacional before signing with Cruzeiro.
Palmeiras goalkeeper Carlos Miguel has gained recognition for his performance in penalty shootouts. According to a TV Globo report, the 2.04-meter-tall keeper possesses a 2.09-meter wingspan, allowing him to cover 21% of the goal area while standing still.
Elsewhere, Vasco concluded their season with a total of R$ 33.1 million in prize money from the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Sudamericana. Despite suffering eliminations in the semifinals of both tournaments, the financial intake will assist the club's planning for the 2027 season.
In other news, Cruzeiro forward Kaio Jorge revealed during an interview on Central da Toca that he rejected interest from Internacional prior to his 2024 move to the Belo Horizonte club. The striker noted that an Internacional director had traveled to Italy to present him with a club shirt during his time in Europe.