Brazil's Flamengo wins Copa Libertadores for 3rd time
Flamengo has marched unbeaten to its third Copa Libertadores title after topping Athletico 1-0 in the all-Brazilian finalOCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays 45 minutes in season finale Fernandinho took a shot and made a clearance in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Aston Villa.
Impact Fernandinho started at center back against Villa but was taken off at halftime as City were chasing the game. He is ending a nine-year stint in Manchester having tallied 26 goals and 33 assists in 383 appearances in all competitions, and he was an incredibly important member of a team that won five Premier Leagues, one FA Cup and six League Cups since he joined from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013. But the 37-year-old started to slow down in 2020/21 and Rodri began replacing him as the starter in defensive midfield, and it is now time for Fernandinho to depart for a new challenge, which will likely be a return to Brazil.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
EPL farewells: Origi, Rudiger among those saying goodbye
There will be a slew of farewells for players, managers and even referees on the final day of the Premier League season on SundayMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting on Sunday Fernandinho is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with West Ham.
Impact Fernandinho is good to go after being a doubt in the buildup to the match with a muscle strain. The defender takes up a role in the City back four for Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday's tilt Fernandinho (strain) is in doubt to face West Ham United on Sunday after manager Pep Guardiola told reporters, "They are in treatment. It's two days. I think until the day of the g...
Impact Fernandinho was making his first start in the club's last five contests and was filling in at central defense due to the number of injured defenders. With no clear alternatives and Aymeric Laporte (knee) also picking up a knock, Manchester City could find itself reaching into the U23 squad to fill out the backline Sunday if Fernandinho can't play.
MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up muscular issue Fernandinho made it 77 minutes at center-back in Wednesday's 5-1 win against Wolves but picked up a muscular issue, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Some muscular problems for...
Impact At this point, Man City may not have any center-backs by the end of the season, so the next few days of training will be importantnt. With Fernandinho a doubt, the thought is that Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake will start at center-back Sunday, though both are dealing with their own injuries.
MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores as substitute Fernandinho scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 4-0 win over Leeds.
Impact Fernandinho entered the match in the 83rd minute and scored City's fourth and final goal in the 93rd. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off the bench in Champions League Fernandinho made a clearance, two interceptions and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 0-0 Champions League draw against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Fernandinho played the final 11 minutes -- although it turned into 20 minutes with all of the stoppage time added on at the end -- of Wednesday's Champions League second leg, and helped see out a clean sheet as City advanced by the skin of their teeth. The 36-year-old has made just 24 appearances in all competitions this season, and he recently announced that he's not planning on extending his contract with City, so he will be very motivated to try to end on a high note and captain his team to potentially its first ever Champions League win.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fernandinho's decision to leave City surprises Guardiola
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho does not want to extend his stay at the English club to a 10th year and plans to return to his native Brazil at the end of the seasonAPRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young Brazilian players seek last-minute transfers to Europe
The transfer window for many big soccer leagues in Europe is coming to an end and many talented and young Brazilian players hope to join this JanuaryJANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assists in rare start Fernandinho tallied one assist, one shot (on target), two dribbles, two tackles (one won), three fouls drawn and a yellow card on four fouls committed in Sunday's 6-3 win over Leic...
Impact Fernandinho logged in his first start in last four matches but only fifth all season. He turned in a solid overall produciton delivering his second assist of the campaign along with his one goal though until he can earn a more regular role in the starting XI his overall fantasy upside will remain fairly limited.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores off bench in win Fernandinho scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 win over West Ham.
Impact Fernandinho was brought in the 87th minute, replacing Raheem Sterling to provide some defensive help, but made a huge impact on the offensive end instead, doubling his side's lead with a one-time shot from just inside the box. On the other hand, the midfielder committed a big mistake on the final play of the contest, losing the ball in front of his own box before Manuel Lanzini scored the consolation goal for the opposition. Fernandinho will probably remain an option off the bench for Wednesday's visit to Aston Villa.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Assists final City goal Fernandinho had an assist with his lone chance created during Tuesday's 5-1 win over Club Brugge.
Impact Fernandinho entered the match in the 71st minute and set up City's final goal in the 84th. The assist was the first in the competition for the midfielder coming from his lone chance created during his limited time on the pitch.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts City's opener Fernandinho has started just one of Manchester City's three matches during the new season.
Impact Fernandinho drew an opening day start against Tottenham but has been on the bench for the following two fixtures. The aging player may see a reduced role this year but remains an assist for City after agreeing to a one year extension over the Summer.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Staying at Man City another year Fernandinho has signed a one-year deal with Manchester City, keeping him at the club another season.
Impact Fernandinho still has enough in the tank to help the squad, but his playing time could diminish more than the 21 league appearances (12 starts) he had last season. He's the backup to Rodri in the midfield and while he's not a regular, he still made some key starts over the season, namely in the second leg against PSG in the Champions League semi-final.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets rare assists in big win Fernandinho assisted twice and had two more chances created in Sunday's 5-0 win against Everton.
Impact Fernandinho was up the field a little more than usual Sunday because Man City dominated the entire way and while one assist was a bit lucky, he was still in position for it. His role is slowly diminishing in the squad, especially with Rodri around, and that resulted in just 21 league appearances (12 starts) this past season.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Man City ousts PSG to reach first Champions League final
Riyad Mahrez has scored twice to complete Manchester City's journey to a first Champions League final with a 2-0 victory eliminating Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 on aggregateMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fernandinho has offer to become Guardiola's assistant at Man City, claims Atletico Mineiro's Rodrigo Caetano Fernandinho could remain at Manchester City beyond the end of the season, with it being claimed he has been offered a role on Pep Guardiola’...
FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Fernandinho has offers from Brazil & Europe as Man City contract runs down Fernandinho has offers to consider from Brazil and across Europe as he continues to head towards free agency, claims the Manchester City mid...
JANUARY 9, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Comes off bench in finale Fernandinho had two shots not on target in 45 minutes off the bench of Sunday's 5-0 win against Norwich City.
Impact Fernandinho closed the season as a bench option in four of the final five league matches. He received 26 starts this season because of injuries to the center-backs, but with Ayermic Laporte, Eric Garcia and John Stones all healthy, his playing time dwindled and he doesn't have a guaranteed spot in the squad next season.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
‘Stones has lost trust & Fernandinho isn’t a defender’ – Guardiola needs ‘little tweaks’ at Man City, says Richards | Goal.com Pep Guardiola needs to make “little tweaks” to his Manchester City squad in the next transfer window, says Micah Richards, as John Stones ha...
MARCH 9, 2020 • GOAL.COM
Pep Guardiola: I am approaching the end of my career as a manager
Pep Guardiola does not see himself coaching when he is 60 or 65.JANUARY 3, 2017
EPL results: Liverpool stumbles to draw, 10-man Manchester City wins
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Manchester City overcomes another Fernandinho red card to beat Burnley
Ten-man Manchester City bounced back from a bruising defeat to title rival Liverpool by beating Burnley 2-1.JANUARY 2, 2017
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan likely out for season with torn ACL
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is likely to miss the remainder of the season after rupturing his right ACL.DECEMBER 16, 2016
