The Fortaleza Sentinel
Match8 Aug 2026
Fortaleza leave it late against Vitória
Ninety minutes of very little, and then everything at once. The winner arrived in the 86th, and Vitória spent what remained of the match appealing to the referee rather than chasing the ball.
Squad10 Aug 2026
A one-man rearguard from João Ricardo
There were 7 saves in it, and at least three that had no business being saves at all. The ten outfield players owe him a drink and they know it.
Market10 Aug 2026
Fortaleza turn down Santa Clara for Caio Wesley
The offer was not close and it was refused without much discussion. Whether the second one is refused as quickly is another matter.
Boardroom10 Aug 2026
Arthur Barbosa signs for Boa while still at Fortaleza
The rules permit it and it stings anyway. Arthur Barbosa has agreed terms with Boa for the summer, and until then he pulls on this shirt as a player who has already chosen his next one.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Lucas Gazal stays put
“The easiest signature of my career.” Lucas Gazal and Fortaleza agree another 3 years, and the manager can plan around him rather than about him.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Lucas Sasha in a row with a teammate
It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Fortaleza this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.
Market10 Aug 2026
Fortaleza promote Marcos Silva from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. Marcos Silva has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
Market10 Aug 2026
Douglas Monteiro steps up from the Fortaleza academy
There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. Douglas Monteiro has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.
Market10 Aug 2026
Tiago Queiroz steps up from the Fortaleza academy
There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. Tiago Queiroz has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.
In brief
- Match Juan Miritello the difference as Fortaleza beat Vitória
- Player ratings A masterclass from Juan Miritello
- Player ratings Gabriel Fuentes stands above it all