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Vinicius misses penalty as Brazil held by 10-man Venezuela

Off the back of successive wins against Peru and Chile, Brazil were dangerous from the start with Vinicius a constant menace, hitting the post in the 20th minute.

Former Brazil defender Ze Carlos dies aged 56

Former Brazil full-back Ze Carlos, runner-up at the 1998 World Cup, died on Friday aged 56, his old club Sao Paulo announced.

Estevao gets first Brazil call-up at 17

Chelsea-bound teenager Estevao Willian received his first Brazil call-up on Friday as the 17-year-old was named in the squad for next month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.

Brazil's Ronaldinho stars in charity match for flood victims

Brazilian football great Ronaldinho came out of retirement Sunday for a charity match to raise funds for those affected by devastating flooding in the country's south.

Vinicius very close to first Ballon d'Or win, says Ancelotti

 Vinicius Jr's dazzling performances at Real Madrid have put the Brazilian forward in conversation to win his first Ballon d'Or and manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday the 23-year-old deserved to win the prestigious award.

Casemiro out of Brazil squad with injury, Pepe to take his place

Casemiro is the latest absence for Brazil, following injuries to Man City keeper Ederson, Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli and Paris St Germain defender Marquinhos, ahead of a match at Wembley on March 23 and one in Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu three days later.

Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior to coach Brazil: club

"It's a personal dream come true," the 2023 Copa do Brasil-winning coach said in a statement posted by Sao Paulo on X, formerly Twitter, after days of speculation he would be named to take over struggling Brazil.

Brazil tap Raphinha to replace injured Vinicius

Vinicius, who limped off early in Madrid's 1-0 La Liga win against Celta Vigo on Friday, will reportedly be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, taking him out of Brazil's qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru on September 8 and 12, respectively.

Brazil supporters' favourite Ancelotti to replace Tite?

 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti would be an obvious choice to fill Brazil's vacant managerial position if he becomes available at the end of the European season, Brazilian FA (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues has told Reuters.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Vinicius misses penalty as Brazil held by 10-man Venezuela

Off the back of successive wins against Peru and Chile, Brazil were dangerous from the start with Vinicius a constant menace, hitting the post in the 20th minute.

October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024

Former Brazil defender Ze Carlos dies aged 56

Former Brazil full-back Ze Carlos, runner-up at the 1998 World Cup, died on Friday aged 56, his old club Sao Paulo announced.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

Estevao gets first Brazil call-up at 17

Chelsea-bound teenager Estevao Willian received his first Brazil call-up on Friday as the 17-year-old was named in the squad for next month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Brazil's Ronaldinho stars in charity match for flood victims

Brazilian football great Ronaldinho came out of retirement Sunday for a charity match to raise funds for those affected by devastating flooding in the country's south.

May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024

Vinicius very close to first Ballon d'Or win, says Ancelotti

 Vinicius Jr's dazzling performances at Real Madrid have put the Brazilian forward in conversation to win his first Ballon d'Or and manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday the 23-year-old deserved to win the prestigious award.

March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024

Casemiro out of Brazil squad with injury, Pepe to take his place

Casemiro is the latest absence for Brazil, following injuries to Man City keeper Ederson, Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli and Paris St Germain defender Marquinhos, ahead of a match at Wembley on March 23 and one in Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu three days later.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior to coach Brazil: club

"It's a personal dream come true," the 2023 Copa do Brasil-winning coach said in a statement posted by Sao Paulo on X, formerly Twitter, after days of speculation he would be named to take over struggling Brazil.

August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023

Brazil tap Raphinha to replace injured Vinicius

Vinicius, who limped off early in Madrid's 1-0 La Liga win against Celta Vigo on Friday, will reportedly be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, taking him out of Brazil's qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru on September 8 and 12, respectively.

March 26, 2023
March 26, 2023

Brazil supporters' favourite Ancelotti to replace Tite?

 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti would be an obvious choice to fill Brazil's vacant managerial position if he becomes available at the end of the European season, Brazilian FA (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues has told Reuters.

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

Raphinha finding Barca footing ahead of Villarreal trip

The 26-year-old scored against Real Betis in a 2-1 win on February 1 and then again in the 3-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday, helping Barcelona open an eight point chasm above second place Real Madrid.