Brazil

Brazil's ousted football chief Rodrigues restored to job by judge

The temporary ruling takes immediate effect, but must now go before the full 11-member Supreme Court
5 January 2024, 09:20 AM

Mourinho says priority remains Roma, not Brazil

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has dismissed any notion of becoming Brazil's next manager, saying his allegiance is with his Italian Serie A side.
4 January 2024, 12:04 PM

Ancelotti happy to choose Real over Brazil

"In 2026, depending on my results, I may still be there. I want to be the coach of Madrid (...) and I hope to be able to continue being that in 2027 and 2028 because I want to stay here," he said.
3 January 2024, 02:23 AM

Ancelotti extends Real Madrid contract until 2026: club

Carlo Ancelotti extended his contract with Real Madrid to June 2026 on Friday which would rule him out of becoming Brazil national coach.
29 December 2023, 13:15 PM

A year after his death, the world continues to pay tribute to Pele

In these past 12 months, tributes to the three-time world champion have been, on various platforms, all over the world.
29 December 2023, 11:54 AM

Pele 'would have been sad' at state of Brazil team, says son

Brazil have struggled in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and presently occupy sixth place in the South American table, the last spot that affords direct qualification.
26 December 2023, 03:16 AM

FIFA warns Brazil of potential sanctions

In a letter to a Brazilian soccer executive, the game’s governing body said on Sunday that the country's soccer body CBF could face suspension if it does not heed its call to wait and instead holds a swift election to replace Ednaldo Rodrigues as president regardless.
25 December 2023, 15:38 PM

Rio court removes CBF president from office

The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues was removed from his post on Thursday by a Rio de Janeiro court, said the State Court of Justice.
8 December 2023, 04:23 AM

Venues revealed for 2024 Copa America

Next year's 48th edition of the Copa America, featuring 10 South American nations and six North American teams, will be held in 14 venues across 10 US states, organizers said on Monday.
5 December 2023, 03:47 AM

FIFA open disciplinary proceedings after Brazil-Argentina brawl

FIFA on Friday confirmed disciplinary proceedings have been opened into the football federations of Brazil and Argentina after a brawl delayed the start of a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.
24 November 2023, 19:59 PM
22 November 2023, 04:27 AM

Diaz brace sinks Brazil

Liverpool's Diaz scored two goals in five minutes as Colombia came from behind to stun Brazil.
17 November 2023, 02:01 AM

Rising star Endrick gets Brazil call-up at 17

Seventeen-year-old rising star Endrick, hailed as one of Brazilian football's great hopes, got his first call-up for national team duty Monday as coach Fernando Diniz seeks to replace injured star Neymar.
7 November 2023, 13:54 PM

Vinicius extends Real Madrid deal until 2027

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior has signed a new contract with Real Madrid that runs until 2027, the Spanish club announced on Tuesday.
1 November 2023, 02:28 AM

Ronaldinho’s brief stopover in Dhaka

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho Gaucho spent a hectic 12 hours in Dhaka yesterday on way to Dubai from Kolkata, where he had spent the previous two days and attended a number of events.
19 October 2023, 00:00 AM

Ronaldinho's Dhaka trip confirmed

Brazil's World Cup-winning footballer Ronaldinho Gaucho will visit Bangladesh on a short trip on October 18, confirmed sports promoter Shotodru Dutta.
12 October 2023, 07:03 AM

Diniz excited about Neymar, Vinicius combination

Diniz took temporary charge of Brazil when Tite left the role following their quarter-final exit at the World Cup in Qatar and will be replaced by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti next year
12 October 2023, 03:09 AM

Richarlison to seek psychological help on return to England

The 26-year-old Brazilian was photographed crying on the bench after being taken off 71 minutes into the 2026 World Cup qualifier in Belem.
14 September 2023, 01:52 AM

Diniz’s upbeat Brazil face Peru

An upbeat Brazil will look to follow up Friday's dominant victory over Bolivia when they travel to Lima for Wednesday's clash with Peru in World Cup qualifying.
12 September 2023, 02:45 AM

Brazil thrash Bolivia in Neymar's historic appearance

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday, with Neymar surpassing the late great Pele as the country's top scorer.
9 September 2023, 03:13 AM