Brazil

Vinicius, Casemiro back Ancelotti despite his goalless debut as Brazil coach

Carlo Ancelotti might not have gotten the start he had wanted as Brazil coach, but the Italian is definitely gaining the confidence of his players.

Lacklustre Ancelotti debut as Brazil held to goalless draw at Ecuador

Carlo Ancelotti got off to a disappointing start as Brazil coach in Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers, drawing 0-0 against runners-up Ecuador, putting the Italian manager under considerable pressure.

Zico finds a concerning similarity between Brazil and Japan

Zico was instrumental in Japan's development as a football nation and has warned that players are moving to Europe too young, citing his native Brazil as a cautionary tale.

Brazil great Ronaldo sells majority stake in Valladolid

Real Valladolid said Friday Brazil great Ronaldo is selling his stake in the Spanish club to a North American investment company.

Apple may expand iPhone production to Brazil to avoid US tariffs: report

Apple is considering increasing iPhone assembly in Brazil to reduce the impact of new US tariffs on Chinese imports, according to a recent report by Apple-centric news platform 9to5Mac. US President Donald Trump recently announced steep tariffs on goods from several countries, including a 34% levy on Chinese products—a major concern for Apple, which manufactures most of its devices in China.

Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves has rape conviction overturned

A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, citing insufficient evidence.

Neymar back for Brazil after 16-month absence

Neymar has 128 caps and a record 79 goals for his country, surpassing Pele's tally of 77.

Brazil, Argentina confirm FIFA U-20 World Cup tickets

That pair are heavyweight contenders at both continental and global level, with Argentina having won a record six editions of the U-20 World Cup while Brazil have claimed five.

Brazil plane crash killed family of 10

The plane, a Piper Cheyenne 400 turboprop, was being flown by a businessman named Luiz Claudio Salgueiro Galeazzi, police confirmed to AFP, and the passengers were all family members of his.

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

Man with explosives dies trying to enter Brazil's Supreme Court

The incident came ahead of a G20 summit next Monday and Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro that will gather leaders from around the world.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Thriving scorpion population is stinging problem for Brazil

The arachnids -- feared for the toxic stinger poised atop their tails -- are proliferating thanks to urbanization and warming temperatures.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Raphinha's penalty double helps Brazil to 4-0 win over Peru

Building on last week's 2-1 comeback win in Chile, Brazil looked livelier from the start and dominated possession, with late goals from Andreas Pereira and Luiz Henrique putting the gloss on an impressive performance.

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Argentina seek to stay top as Brazil fight for form

Reigning world champions Argentina remain top with 19 points, holding a three-point lead over Colombia, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela in their previous match, where Lionel Messi returned from injury.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

Depleted Brazil brace for must-win World Cup qualifiers

Brazil are in unfamiliar territory, grappling with mounting pressure and uncertainty as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru, without the help of key players sidelined by injuries.

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

Brazil's top court authorizes X to resume service in Brazil

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who had been locked in a months-long feud with Musk, gave X the green light to resume operations in Latin America's largest country effective immediately.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

Militao out of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers with thigh injury

Real's Militao, who also missed last month's international fixtures with a leg injury, had travelled to Sao Paulo after featuring as a late substitute in Real's 2-0 win over Villarreal on Saturday.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

Brazil beat Argentina to win sixth FIFA Futsal World Cup

The result brought Brazil their sixth world title in the ten editions of the tournament, and their first in 12 years after missing out on the final in both 2016 and 2021. Argentina, by contrast, featured in both those deciders, winning the first before losing to Portugal three years ago.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

Brazil, Argentina meet in final tonight

These two teams already faced off in a 2024 final: the CONMEBOL Copa America Futsal, where Brazil won 2-0 thanks to goals from Pito and Rafael Dos Santos.

September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024

Brazil coach Dorival urges patience over Neymar return

Brazil coach Dorival Junior called for Neymar to be given as much time as he needs to make a complete recovery from a knee injury that has sidelined him for almost a year.