# Brazil

This year

2023

Fifa boss Infantino under fire for behaviour at Pele's wake

The organisation’s president took a selfie with some of the late star’s old teammates on Monday right beside the open coffin.

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Jan 4th 2023, 8:10 PM

Last year

2022

# Mixed Fortunes

Ireland move up in latest Fifa rankings, Argentina fail to displace rivals

Brazil remain top despite their recent quarter-final loss to Croatia.

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Dec 22nd 2022, 4:47 PM

# Opinion

Ranking the 10 best matches of the 2022 World Cup

Argentina-Netherlands and other memorable encounters.

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Dec 16th 2022, 12:01 AM

# hot prospect

Real Madrid sign 16-year-old Brazilian starlet

Endrick will join the Spanish club in July 2024 for an undisclosed sum.

9.3k

Dec 15th 2022, 3:26 PM

# Unhappy

Neymar 'psychologically destroyed' by World Cup exit

He never got to take a spot kick in the shootout that Croatia won 4-2 to move into the semi-finals.

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Dec 11th 2022, 3:48 PM

# Final Four

Croatia knock out World Cup favourites Brazil in dramatic penalty shootout

Brazil’s bid for a sixth World Cup came crashing down as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Dec 9th 2022, 5:51 PM

# Opinion

Ranking the 8 remaining teams at the 2022 World Cup

Brazil and the other sides who are in contention to triumph.

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Dec 7th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Transfer News

Brazil international joins Nottingham Forest

Gustavo Scarpa recently left Palmeiras following the expiration of his contract.

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Dec 4th 2022, 3:12 PM

# Opinion

Ranking the 16 teams left in the World Cup

Brazil and France are among the favourites to lift the trophy

21.7k

Dec 3rd 2022, 6:00 AM

# Upset

Cameroon's stunning victory over Brazil not enough to advance

It was a historic night for Dani Alves, as he became his country’s oldest player.

6.7k

Dec 2nd 2022, 9:03 PM

# EXTRACT

'Football was a diversion. I was a doctor'

A look at how Tostão and other members of the Brazil 1970 World Cup-winning team dealt with their success.

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Nov 24th 2022, 6:15 AM

# Predictions

Ranking the 10 teams most likely to win the World Cup

Brazil and other sides who are in strong contention to lift the trophy.

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Nov 14th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Kick it out

Richarlison racially abused with banana as Brazil beat Tunisia in Paris friendly

The incident occurred as the Tottenham striker ran towards the corner flag to celebrate scoring.

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Sep 27th 2022, 10:51 PM

# Allegation

Outcry in Brazil over 'racist' remark on Vinicius Junior

Pele, Neymar and other big names voiced their outrage on Friday.

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Sep 18th 2022, 10:59 AM

# Game off

Brazil against replaying abandoned Argentina World Cup qualifier

The original fixture, in September last year, was halted when Brazilian health officials stormed on the pitch alleging Covid-19 quarantine breaches.

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Aug 10th 2022, 10:51 PM

# Anger

Australian state 'p****d off' after Messi's Argentina pull out of highly anticipated clash

Ticket holders for the clash at Melbourne Cricket Ground will be eligible for refunds.

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May 12th 2022, 10:29 PM

# Legend

'One of the best days of our lives' - Brazil great Roberto Carlos scores for English pub team

The 48-year-old retired full-back appeared for Bull in the Barne United in the village of Hanwood, near Shrewsbury.

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Mar 4th 2022, 11:22 PM

# Special Guest

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos set to get a taste of English Sunday league football

The 48-year-old is set to be involved as Bull in the Barne face Harlescott Rangers.

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Mar 3rd 2022, 1:56 PM

# Legend

World Cup-winner Roberto Carlos set to line out for Sunday League team

The raffle also saw East Sussex team Pevensey and Westham land the services of former England forward Eni Aluko for one fixture.

10.8k

Feb 1st 2022, 9:43 PM

# Lucky Boy

Brazil's Alisson sees two red cards overturned in controversial draw with Ecuador

Both teams had a player dismissed in a heated 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw.

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Jan 28th 2022, 8:06 AM

All time

# New Look

Brazil and Argentina among the teams set to join Nations League from 2024

Uefa vice-president Zbigniew Boniek made the announcement today.

10.3k

Dec 17th 2021, 6:35 PM

# persistence

30-year-old former delivery man at home in AC Milan shirt after fairytale rise

Junior Messias was plying his trade in Italy’s third-tier Serie C as recently as 2019.

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Dec 6th 2021, 11:44 AM

# Keep calm and carry on

'He is mentally very strong, I don't think there is a problem' - Support for Neymar

Mauricio Pochettino says the PSG star has ‘no doubt’ that the star will carry on playing at the top level ‘for many years’.

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Oct 14th 2021, 9:32 PM

# Controversy

Veteran Brazil defender embroiled in row over unpaid wages

Sao Paulo have parted company with Dani Alves as a result of the dispute.

10.9k

Sep 11th 2021, 1:14 PM

# samba boys

Eight Brazilian players to be barred from playing in Premier League this weekend

The Premier League’s clubs reached a collective decision not to release players for action in red-list countries.

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Sep 8th 2021, 3:56 PM

# return of the hulk

Hulk a surprise inclusion as Brazil call up 9 new players with Euro club boycott looming

Manager Tite faces the prospect of losing 15 of his original group of 25 players.

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Aug 27th 2021, 9:33 PM

# Influential

Italy's Brazil-born beating heart at Euro 2020

Jorginho has been among the most impressive midfielders at the tournament.

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Jul 5th 2021, 4:31 PM

# hosts

Neymar, Marquinhos and Gabigol send Brazil to victory in Copa America opener

Colombia also claimed a 1-0 win over Ecuador as the South American championships got underway.

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Jun 14th 2021, 10:56 AM

# Covid-19

Brazil's players say they are 'against Copa America' - but won't boycott tournament

Tournament is being hosted in Brazil in a last-minute, pandemic-defying switch from Argentina.

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Jun 9th 2021, 8:28 AM

# Double Take

Retaken Neymar penalty helps Brazil maintain perfect WC qualifying start

Brazil move four points clear in South American qualifying with 2-0 win over Ecuador.

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Jun 5th 2021, 10:01 AM

# Where It All Began

Brazil and Juventus winger Douglas Costa returns to boyhood club

The 30-year-old has signed for Gremio on loan.

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May 21st 2021, 11:37 PM

# like a fine wine

38-year-old Dani Alves rejoins Brazil squad

36-year-old Chelsea defender Thiago Silva also features.

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May 14th 2021, 6:08 PM

# South America

Neymar hat-trick sees PSG star surpass Ronaldo's goalscoring record for Brazil

Elsewhere, Argentina laboured to a 2-1 win over Bolivia and Chile drew 2-2 with Colombia.

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Oct 14th 2020, 10:18 AM

# lockdown life

Ronaldinho enjoys 'golden cell' in locked-down Paraguay capital

Ronaldinho is spending his second week under house arrest in an exclusive hotel in the country.

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Apr 15th 2020, 9:59 PM

# samba boys

The Boys in Green from Brazil: Eusebio, Iran and Ireland at 'the Minicopa'

In 1972, the national side took on the best in the world in the home of football.

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Mar 28th 2020, 10:00 AM

# Staying at Home

Martinelli reveals Arsenal blocked Brazil U23 call-up

The winger was left disappointed after the Gunners decided to keep him out of a pre-Olympic tournament.

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Feb 4th 2020, 8:58 AM

# Claim

'There are people who don't want Neymar to return' - Messi

The Blaugrana superstar says the Brazilian international’s controversial departure has left a bad taste in the mouth of some at Camp Nou.

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Oct 18th 2019, 8:11 PM

# LA Night

Peru strike late to end Brazil's 17-game winning streak

Luis Abram’s header gives Peru 1-0 win in Los Angeles friendly.

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Sep 11th 2019, 8:19 AM

# Controversy

PSG vow to take action as Neymar fails to show up for pre-season training

The statement by the Ligue 1 champions is the latest development in a tumultuous summer for the Brazil star.

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Jul 8th 2019, 6:42 PM

# Champions

10-man Brazil triumph in Copa America final to end 12-year trophy wait

Tite’s side overcame Peru thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison and Sousa Soares.

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Jul 7th 2019, 10:58 PM