An epic bottle job saw Santos Futebol Clube hand the Sรฉrie A title to Flamengo, only to impressively recover their nerve and win their second Copa Libertadores of the Robinho Lazarรณ reign. Heading into 2036, Lazarรณ was fully focused on regaining the Brazilian league crown in what he planned to be his final season at Santos.
Salvando Santos | Part 14 | A Seven-Star Santos Bottle Job
Santos FC enjoyed one of their best-ever seasons in 2034, winning both their state championship and Sรฉrie A before only dodgy goalkeeper injuries and a dodgy penalty prevented them from winning Copa Libertadores. Legendary manager Robinho Lazarรณ took a little time out to celebrate those successes and recover from a wild year that also included... Continue Reading →
Salvando Santos | Part 12 | The World’s Best Youth Academy Delivers
Lazarรณ's good financial management saw Santos come into his 11th season as manager with ยฃ300m nin the bank for the first time. There was more exciting news off the pitch as the club returned to the newly renovated Santos Stadium, which had seen a 16,000-seat expansion to take the stadium to a 49,127 capacity for the 2034 campaign.
Salvando Santos | Part 11 | Santos Vs. The World’s Best
The streets of Santos, in Sao Paulo, witnessed one of the biggest parties in living memory as Robinho Lazarรณ and his young team of heroes returned home from Colombia as Champions of South America.
Salvando Santos | Part 10 | Managing Brazil
Robinho Lazarรณ was given the ultimate honour of any Football Manager as he became the Brazil boss in August 2030.
Salvando Santos | Part 8 | Targeting Consecutive Brazilian Title
Santos Futebol Clube departed their 114-year home Vila Belmiro on a high, winning the club's first-ever league and cup double before an exciting move to a brand-new stadium for the 2031 campaign. But that success saw the pressure ramp up on manager Robinho Lazarรณ.
Salvando Santos | Part 7 | A Fitting Ending To The Vila Belmiro Era
Santos FC suffered a fairly unsurprising dropoff in 2029 as they backed up a first Brazilian title in 24 years by dropping to a 6th-place finish, 25 points behind champions Palmeiras. But manager Robinho Lazarรณ was choosing to remain optimistic given the talent they had coming through the ranks.
Salvando Santos | Part 6 | Blooding “The New Ronaldinho and Robinho”
Youthful Santos Futebol Clube claimed the club's first Brazilian title in 24 years as they stormed to Sรฉrie A success in November 2028. Manager Robinho Lazarรณ now had to ensure they kept hold of their best youngsters to try and defend that title and aim for their first Copa Libertadores Final since 2020.
Salvando Santos | Part 4 | Youth Awards Domination
Robinho Lazarรณ was pretty happy with the progress that Santos CF was making. They were also progressing off the field as infrastructure improvements saw Santos complete perfect 20 youth recruitment, junior coaching and training facilities with 18 youth facilities.
Salvando Santos | Part 2 | Shaking Up Sรฉrie A
Santos FC's first-ever taste of the second tier of Brazilian football only lasted for one season as Robinho Lazarรณ spearheaded the club to its maiden Sรฉrie B title at the first time of asking. The big task now was for Lazarรณ to prepare an understrength side to try and stay in Sรฉrie A.



