The banter is less and less on TV and more on streaming

Anyone who follows the roundtables or late-night live streams knows that the debate never stops. The biggest names in sports journalism weighed in on the hottest topics, and what we observed was a fervor beyond anything seen before.

This effervescence extends to new platforms, where reviews now even include round of 16 matches, and debates about European football take place live, with scores and in-depth analysis of team performance. This migration of content, which moves conversations from TV shows to streaming services, redefines how and where we discuss football, bringing a more direct and accessible language to the public. It's an expanding universe, where the audience not only watches the game but also participates in the conversation instantly, transforming the "game" into a truly interactive spectacle.

The Square Ball: Controversies, Passions and Troubles of Stars

If the pitch is the stage, behind the scenes is the script for a comedy of errors with a touch of drama. The lives of our stars continue to yield more than bicycle kick goals. The most talked-about couple swap in the country continues to be that of Tainá Castro and Éder Militão, who became Brazil's "most talked-about digital influencer," curiously, after revealing her relationship with the Real Madrid defender. The story, which involves the swap with Léo Pereira and Karoline Lima, reads like the script of an eight-hour soap opera, complete with mishaps and coincidences that would leave anyone speechless. It's proof that Brazilian football is an inexhaustible source of fascinating narratives, where the players' personal lives merge with their passion for the sport.

And speaking of plots, the controversies extend onto the field, where issues of morality and integrity continue to haunt us. The case of player Bruno Henrique, investigated for forcing a yellow card to benefit bets, shows us that football sometimes seems as unpredictable as the animal game. It's a reminder that drama and controversy are perennial ingredients in the sport, with stories that resurface from time to time.

The Final Whistle: The Score and the Round's Trouble

And to wrap up this column, let's get to the point: the ball in the net. The 24th round of the Brasileirão Série A gave us matches that, if they were a TV series, would have twists and turns worthy of "Game of Thrones."

09/20/2025
- Vitória x Fluminense: The Tricolor from Laranjeiras, after two defeats and a draw, beat the red-black team from Bahia away from home and gave hope to its fans again;
- Botafogo x Atlético-MG: John Textor's team playing at home defeated Galo Mineiro, led by Argentine coach Sampaoli;
- Ceará x Bahia: In the northeastern classic, there was a draw, which is bad for everyone;
- Palmeiras x Fortaleza: Verdão remains close behind the leader and with two great goals, saw former Flamengo player Andreas Pereira shine.

09/21/2025
- Cruzeiro vs. Bragantino: Cruzeiro turned the game around and closed in on the leader. It's the old story of the team that loves a struggle, just to give us the joy of a comeback. We love watching this race, almost like a Formula 1 race, where the Fox only accelerates on the last lap.
- Santos vs. São Paulo: Santos won, opening a four-point gap over the relegation zone. Santos is swimming against the current in its own way, and we don't know if it's heroism or just another scare. What a run!
- Flamengo vs. Vasco: Vasco's goal scorer confessed: "I've never run so much in my life." Vasco, the team of suffering, gave the fans a breather and shifted the pressure onto Mengão. It's nice to have a team to entertain us, isn't it?
- Internacional vs. Grêmio: A GreNal that had everything, even a Grêmio comeback. The referee, poor guy, even revealed the insults he heard from Felipão, because the derby in the south is full of drama, controversy, and we enjoy it all. That's what fans love. Oh! And Róger Machado was finally fired and is no longer Internacional's coach.