Estevao shines as Palmeiras sink Bahia

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Chelsea-bound winger Estevao Willian scored one goal and set up another as reigning champions Palmeiras stayed in touch with Brazil's Serie A leaders with a 2-0 home win over Bahia on Sunday.

The 17-year-old Estevao, who has signed a pre-contract to join Chelsea in July 2025, put his side ahead on the stroke of halftime by running half the length of the pitch before curling a 1