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Mamelodi Sundowns break silence following Lucas Ribeiro saga
Mamelodi Sundowns has released a statement following the news of being taken to the FIFA Tribunal by Lucas Ribeiro in a bid to have his contract terminated after struggling to secure an overseas move.
Lucas Ribeiro Costa takes Mamelodi Sundowns to the FIFA Tribunal seeking contract termination
Brazilian star Lucas Ribeiro-Costa has dramatically parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns after tendering his resignation.
Miguel Cardoso plays down Lucas Ribeiro absence as Arthur Sales steps up for Mamelodi Sundowns
Miguel Cardoso Mamelodi Sundowns coach says Arthur Sales has stepped up well to fill the void left by the absence of star striker Lucas Ribeiro.
Lucas Ribeiro Costa the big winner at PSL Awards
Lucas Ribeiro Costa emerged as the biggest winner at the PSL Awards, claiming an impressive four accolades, including the Footballer of the Season prize.
Mamelodi Sundowns legend backs Lucas Ribeiro for PSL’s top honour
Mamelodi Sundowns icon Hlompho Kekana has thrown his weight behind Lucas Ribeiro-Costa to win the Footballer of the Season award at the 2024/25 PSL Awards.
Mamelodi Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro dominates Betway Premiership Monthly Awards for May
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lucas Ribeiro and coach Miguel Cardoso emerged as the big winners of the Betway Premiership Monthly Awards for May.
Crème de la Crème: Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Gaston Sirino Names His Footballer of the Season
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Gaston Sirino has backed his former Mamelodi Sundowns teammate, Lucas Ribeiro, as his choice for the Premier Soccer League Footballer of the Season.
Lucas Ribeiro Costa committed to Mamelodi Sundowns despite overseas interest
Lucas Ribeiro Costa has a number of suitors after a superb season with Mamelodi Sundowns, says the player’s agent.
Reaction: Cardoso reveals one-on-one conversation with Sundowns playmaker
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has singled out a crucial player in his squad who he hopes will remain with the club for the long term. Cardoso’s comments came after Sundowns’ impressive 3-0 victory over SuperSport United in
DStv PREMIERSHIP: SUNDOWNS SINK AMAZULU AS LUCAS RIBEIRO HITS A HAT-TRICK
Lucas Ribeiro scored a hat-trick as Mamelodi Sundowns continued their march towards another PSL title with a 3-0 victory over Amazulu at Loftus Versfeld.
Mamelodi Sundowns sweating on Lucas Ribeiro fitness
Lucas Ribeiro is a doubt for Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of their MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates. The 24-year-old midfielder picked up an injury in the 2-0 CAF Champions League second preliminary round qualifier at the weekend. Sundowns are next
Lucas Ribeiro Costa (born October 9, 1998) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns in the South African Premier Division.
Ribeiro Costa began his career in the youth ranks at Pinheiros before moving to France to join Valenciennes. He made his professional debut with Virton in a 3-2 victory over Roeselare in the Belgian First Division B on October 27, 2019. He signed with Charleroi on June 30, 2020.
On February 1, 2021, he was loaned to RWDM in the Belgian First Division B until the end of the season. Later, on August 11, 2021, he joined Mouscron on a season-long loan with an option to buy. However, on January 19, 2022, that loan was terminated, and Ribeiro Costa was sent to Waasland-Beveren on loan until the season’s end. The buy option was exercised on April 6, and he signed a two-year contract with Waasland-Beveren.
On July 6, Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed his transfer for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for Sundowns on August 4 in the Premier Soccer League, contributing to a 2-1 victory against Sekhukhune United, where he scored his first goal for the club in the 57th minute.
On November 12, 2022, he celebrated his first trophy with Mamelodi Sundowns as they defeated Wydad Casablanca 2-0 (3-2 on aggregate) in the second leg of the African Football League final in Pretoria.