Brazil Football Question

[Dirty Sanchez]

Could you explain the difference between Brazil Carioca and Paulista...trying to get into a little capping in Brazil and Argentina this season...Thanks!

[decado]

these are national tournaments of each states .
for example paulista are all teams of sao paulo state and carioca is played in the state of Rio de janeiro.

i think wikipedia has a detailing article to each. just search for 'campeonato paulista' or 'campeonato carioca'

[decado]

here you go

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_football_state_championships

[Brazilian soccer]

Hi my friend;
What is your specific question?
You want to know about the rules of each league?

Here in Brazil there are the regional championships before starting the national championship. There is a regional championship for each state that compose the Brazilian territory.
Examples: In the state of São Paulo have the Championship consists of big clubs like Corinthians, São Paulo, Palmeiras and Santos, along with other clubs in lower expression, clubs located within the state, in towns away from large urban centers, but often difficult for the goals of the clubs considered great.

The above example also applies for the following championships:

State / League Name / Times best-known
Rio de Janeiro / Campeonato Carioca / Flamengo, Fluminense, Vasco e Botafogo

Minas Gerais / Campeonato Mineiro / Cruzeiro e Atlético Mineiro

Rio Grande do Sul / Campeonato Gaúcho / Internacional e Grêmio

Bahia / Campeonato Baiano / Bahia e Vitória

Recife / Campeonato Pernambucano / Sport Recife e Náutico

Paraná / Campeonato Paranaense / Atlético Paranaense, Parana e Coritiba

Among other events .....

Well, I do not know if it was related to his doubts that I posted, or if it was only to comment on whether there are many technical differences from one league to another.

If your doubt is related to the technical level between "campeonato paulista" and "campeonato carioca" , in most cases:

Campeonato Carioca: The title of the championship is usually won by big clubs, Flamengo, Vasco, Fluminense and Botafogo. Since the 1967; champion is one of four clubs.

Campeonato Paulista: Obviously the big clubs in the state, start the tournament as favorites. However, some teams considered "small teams" can reach the finals of this tournament and sometimes become champions. Some recent examples are: Ituano, São Caetano.
The Paulista championship is considered by many the most competitive regional league and coach.
In my opinion, the "Campeonato Paulista" is more balanced than the "Campeonato Carioca".

[Dirty Sanchez]

Thanks guys...appreciate it!