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Brazil legends believe Ancelotti can spark glory
"If we changed four coaches in less than three years, something isn't working (...) In my opinion, Ancelotti was brought in to get results, so we have to help him," said Dunga, a World Cup winner with Brazil in 1994 and former coach of the national team.
15 May 2025, 03:38 AM
Brazil legend Marta returns for Japan friendlies
Widely considered the greatest female footballer of all time, the number 10 last wore the Brazil jersey in the Olympic final, losing 1-0 to the United States on August 10 in Paris.
14 May 2025, 03:16 AM
Can Ancelotti conquer his final mountain?
Brazil wants to reclaim its crown. Ancelotti wants one final masterpiece. The timing may be perfect.
13 May 2025, 03:28 AM
Brazil deal off as Ancelotti refuses Madrid exit terms: reports
Brazil are now expected to pursue Al Hilal boss Jorge Jesus.
30 April 2025, 12:25 PM
Ancelotti agrees Brazil deal: reports
The veteran Italian has one more year on his contract with the Spanish giants but after quarter-final Champions League elimination by Arsenal and Copa del Rey defeat by rivals Barcelona, is poised to depart the Santiago Bernabeu.
29 April 2025, 01:53 AM
Struggling Brazil left reeling: Who will replace Dorival Junior?
Carlo Ancelotti had long been seen as the ideal candidate, but the Italian legend reaffirmed his commitment to Real Madrid until 2026. That opens the door to a new round of speculation. Al Hilal’s Jorge Jesus leads the shortlist, while Palmeiras’ Abel Ferreira, another Portuguese tactician with Brazilian experience, is also in contention.
29 March 2025, 16:10 PM
Brazil must rethink after Argentina loss: Vinicius
“We have to rethink everything we’ve been doing, because the demands will come; the people want us to win,” he said.
27 March 2025, 04:03 AM
Vinicius strikes late as Brazil edge Colombia in thriller
The five-times world champions had taken a sixth-minute lead in Brasilia through a Raphinha penalty only for Luis Diaz's fine 41st-minute strike for Colombia to level the game.
21 March 2025, 02:43 AM
Football 'world order' is changing: Brazil coach Dorival Junior
"South American football has grown a lot overall. If you look at the majority of the national line-ups, you see players playing in teams all over the world, which wasn't the case until recently," he said.
14 November 2024, 03:40 AM
Brazil snatch late win over Chile
The win moves Brazil into fourth place in the standings with 13 points from nine games, six points adrift from leaders Argentina.
11 October 2024, 02:17 AM
Brazil creates King Pele Day in honor of football icon
Considered by many the greatest footballer of all time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento -- better known as Pele -- won three World Cups with Brazil and scored more than 1,000 goals over his storied career.
3 July 2024, 02:44 AM
Brazil have to hit peak before 2026 World Cup, says coach Dorival Jr
A set of poor results could generate a lot more unwanted pressure for A Seleção.
18 June 2024, 11:24 AM
The goal is to win Copa America: Endrick
"I'm very grateful to God for another opportunity to score for the national team," said Endrick.
9 June 2024, 13:13 PM
Brazil boosted ahead of Copa America after 3-2 win against Mexico
Coach Dorival Junior, who assumed the Brazil job in January, decided to rest first-choice players such as Vinicius Jr, Endrick, Rodrygo and Raphinha. However, the alternative line-up paid off as they took an early lead when Andreas Pereira scored from a Savio pass in the 5th.
9 June 2024, 03:35 AM
Brazil add three players to Copa America squad
Juventus defender Bremer, Atalanta midfielder Ederson and Porto forward Pepe have been added to the squad, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement on Sunday.
20 May 2024, 02:21 AM
Is Brazil still the land of football?
The country of Pele, Garrincha and Ronaldinho, which once wowed the world with its 'samba' style, has not won the World Cup since 2002. Nor has it produced a Ballon d'Or winner since Kaka in 2007.
2 May 2024, 11:54 AM
How Ayrton Senna inspired Brazil’s fourth star
Immediately after winning the final, Dunga and team-mates proudly paraded a banner reading: ‘Senna, we accelerated together, the [fourth title] is ours!’
1 May 2024, 12:10 PM
Pele to Endrick: Five teen talents that lit up Brazil
The five-times World Cup winners are renowned for their "jogo bonito" philosophy and reputation of churning out the world's most talented players, the latest being 17-year-old starlet Endrick who scored against England on Saturday.
25 March 2024, 01:54 AM
Brazil football bosses break silence on 'shameful' Robinho, Alves rape cases
The Brazilian team and national federation had been criticised for their silence concerning the cases of striker Robinho and full-back Alves, both aged 40.
23 March 2024, 11:50 AM
'No one can even touch the feet of Pele': Endrick
"I just want to be Endrick. I want to show them who Endrick is," he told AFP in an interview at an event with a new sponsor in Sao Paulo.
11 December 2023, 03:43 AM