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Fábio Rochemback
Fábio Rochemback (born 10 December 1981) is a Brazilian former professional association football, footballer who played as a midfielder. At different ends of his career, he represented both ''Grenal'' rivals of his home state of Rio Grande do Sul: Sport Club Internacional, Internacional and Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, Grêmio. He signed for FC Barcelona, Barcelona at 19 for €15 million but struggled, while he reached the 2005 UEFA Cup Final on loan to Sporting CP. He also spent three years at Middlesbrough F.C., Middlesbrough of the Premier League, and played in the 2006 UEFA Cup Final for them. Rochemback played seven games for Brazil national football team, Brazil, at the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2001 Copa América. Club career Barcelona Born in Soledade, Rio Grande do Sul, Rochemback began his career with nearby Sport Club Internacional before transferring to FC Barcelona in July 2001 at the age of 19. The transfer fee was 2.43 billion Spanish peseta, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soledade
Soledade is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The city is nicknamed the ''Cidade das Pedras Preciosas'' meaning the ''City of Precious Stones'' or ''Rare Gems''. Much of the amethyst sold in the world comes from the mines of Rio Grande do Sul near Soledade. Most of the factories in Soledade process and sell these stones internationally. As of 2020, the estimated population was 31,035. Its other famous export apart from its precious stones, is Fábio Rochemback who played football for Grêmio. Another notable citizen was Joaquim Mauricio Cardoso, a lawyer, professor, and politician. He was the governor for the state of Rio Grande do Sul, having a public school in Soledade founded after him. References External linksSoledade City HallSite sobre a cidade Municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul {{RioGrandedoSul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
