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2012 in Brazil

Explore 6 historical events and records for Brazil in 2012.

Historical records for Brazil in 2012

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May

Eurpopa League Winner

de Souza, Miranda ยท Bucharest ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Helped secure a clean sheet in the 3-0 final victory.

Eurpopa League Winner

Ribas, Diego ยท Bucharest ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Added Atletico's third goal late in the match to finish a decisive victory.

Champions League Winner

Luiz, David ยท Munich ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

David Luiz played through discomfort and converted a penalty in Chelsea's victorious shootout in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final, helping Chelsea win the competition.

December

Club World Cup Victory

Tite, Adenor Leonardo Bacchi ยท Yokohama ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Guides Corinthians to victory over Chelsea in the world final.

Other events (month unknown)

Brazilian Captain Strengthens PSG Defence

Silva, Thiago ยท Paris ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Thiago Silva joined Paris Saint-Germain from AC Milan and became the defensive leader of a team competing for successive French titles.

Transfer to Chelsea

dos Santos, Oscar ยท London ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Oscar dos Santos leaves Internacional to take up a new playing role with Chelsea. The young Brazil international joined Chelsea to provide creativity and pressing in advanced midfield.

How these records were prepared

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