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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.
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!’
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.
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.
'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.
Brazil football confederation to sue over racial slurs
The CBF "will take legal action against those involved in these crimes," it said in a statement.
Pelé: Unseeing is believing
The world is grieving for Pelé, one of its most gifted sons, who won the universe with his football skills.
Why do players like Neymar get fouled so often?
Opposition defenders ganging up on players like Neymar is nothing new.
Brazil vs Argentina: A rivalry we can’t get enough of?
With flags flying everywhere and people putting on football shirts, it’s a magical time. But nobody makes the most of this time like Argentina or Brazil fans. It is said often that Bengalis are a passionate lot and it certainly shows when the World Cup begins.
Brazil great Roberto Carlos eyes Australia
Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos is keen to coach Australian side South Melbourne, who are pushing to join an expanded domestic A-League.
Former Barcelona president Rosell arrested
Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell is under arrest following a money laundering investigation related to image rights of the Brazilian national football team.
Brazil top FIFA rankings for first time in seven years
Five-times world champions Brazil have returned to what they will consider their rightful place at the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in seven years.
Brazil can be even better: Coutinho
Philippe Coutinho has insisted that the Brazilian football team still have room for improvement despite winning seven straight matches since the appointment of coach Tite.
Paulinho hat-trick keeps Brazil on road to Russia
Brazil recovered from conceding an early goal to beat Uruguay 4-1 in Montevideo on Thursday, with Paulinho grabbing a hat-trick in a win that all but cemented their place at next year's World Cup finals.
