Find out everything that's going to happen in the 2024 edition of the Brazilian Serie A and stay on top of everything
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For lovers of Brazilian football, the Brasileirão Série A is one of the most eagerly awaited competitions every year.
The competition, which takes place almost all year round, features 38 rounds of matches between the 20 participating teams and is considered one of the most competitive leagues in the world.
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, known as the Brasileirão, is Brazil's main football competition, organised by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), in which the team with the highest score at the end of the 38 rounds is crowned champion.
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As well as the national title, the Brasileirão guarantees places in international competitions such as the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana. Its rules are established by the CBF and follow international standards, including play-off criteria, player registration and certified refereeing.
The 2024 Brasileirão brings novelties, with an inaugural match marking the start of the season, possibly with the participation of the previous champion.
Among the 20 teams taking part are traditional teams such as Palmeiras, Flamengo and São Paulo, as well as established clubs such as Bahia and Athletico Paranaense.
The competition promises to be exciting, maintaining its characteristic unpredictability and balance, attracting not only the attention of Brazilian fans, but also international interest in the talent of South American players.
Read on to find out a little more about this competition that drives the Brazilian people's passion for football every year!
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Series A
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, also known as the Brasileirão, is the main football competition in Brazil. Organised by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), it is considered one of the most competitive and exciting tournaments in the world.
Serie A is made up of the country's top 20 clubs, who play each other in a straight points format, with back-to-back matches over 38 rounds. The team that has accumulated the most points at the end of the championship is declared the Brazilian champion.
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As well as the national title, the Brasileirão Série A guarantees places in important international competitions such as the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana.
With a history rich in rivalries, emotions and unforgettable moments, the Brasileirão Série A is an essential part of Brazil's sporting culture, attracting millions of fans and football lovers across the country.
Championship rules
The rules of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, or Brasileirão, are established and defined by the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) and follow international football competition standards.
The main rules of the championship include:
Times: There are 20 participating clubs that play each other in back-to-back matches over 38 rounds.
Tied points: Serie A is played on a straight points format, where each win is equivalent to +3 points, each draw is equivalent to +1 point and defeats do not count. The team with the most points at the end of the 38 rounds is crowned champion.
Tie-breaking criteria: in the event of a draw in the number of points at the end of the championship, the tie-breaking criteria are usually the number of wins, goal difference, goals scored and head-to-head.
Disciplinary rules: The Brasileirão follows disciplinary rules established by the IFAB (International Football Association Board) which include punishments for players and even the committee, with yellow and red cards, as well as suspensions for accumulating cards.
Player registration: Each participating club can register a limited number of players for the season, in accordance with current CBF regulations.
Arbitration: league matches are conducted by referees and assistants trained and certified by the CBF, who apply the rules in accordance with FIFA guidelines during matches.
Brasileirão 2024
The 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro is scheduled to start on 14 April and end on 8 December.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced an innovation for the next Brasileirão: for the first time, the championship will have a special inaugural match to mark the start of the season.
Although the teams taking part in this match have not yet been officially revealed, it is quite likely that the champion of the previous edition will be among the teams involved.
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Among the 20 teams that will compete in Serie A in 2024 are:
Awards
As well as lifting the trophy and having their name in the history of champions, the winner of the Brasileirão Série A also receives a good amount of money. And these sums don't just go to the first-placed team.
The position the team occupies in the table will define the amount it will receive, the only teams that don't receive any money are the bottom four in the table, the relegated teams.
It's not yet known how much each award will be for the 2024 championship. But to give you an idea of the amounts, here's how much each position in the table received in 2023:
1ST R$ 47,560,000.00
2ND R$ 45.100.000,00
3RD R$ 42,700,000.00
4TH R$ 40.300.000,00
5TH R$ 38,000,000.00
6TH R$ 35,500,000.00
7TH R$ 33,200,000.00
8TH R$ 30,800,000.00
9TH R$ 28,500,000.00
10TH R$ 26,100,000.00
11TH R$ 20,400,000.00
12TH R$ 19,000,000.00
13TH R$ 17,600,000.00
14TH R$ 17,100,000.00
15TH R$ 16,500,000.00
16TH R$ 16,000,000.00
The teams are fighting for the title, the cup and to improve the financial condition of the club itself.
Expectations for 2024
The Brasileirão 2024 is eagerly awaited by fans after the thrilling turnaround of the previous edition. The unpredictability and balance between the Serie A clubs make the championship one of the most interesting in the world.
For this season, a competitive scenario is again expected, with clubs maintaining solid squads and others investing heavily in signings. Bahia, for example, has raised its level with strategic partnerships and promises to fight for important titles.
Other clubs, such as Fortaleza, Red Bull Bragantino and Athletico Paranaense, have also strengthened in recent years. In addition, traditional teams such as Palmeiras, Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro, among others, remain strong contenders for the title.
International interest in the Brasileirão has been growing, especially due to the presence of South American players in the league, and there is potential for further internationalisation of the championship with effective marketing strategies.
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