Brazil

Marquinhos asks Brazil fans to keep the faith

With a run of five wins, four losses and two draws, Brazil are fourth in the standings on 17 points, five behind leaders Argentina, with the top six qualifying automatically for the World Cup in North America. Uruguay are second on 19 points.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024

Thirty years on, Brazil pays tribute to late F1 hero Senna

Thirty years to the day since his death following a crash that sent shockwaves around the world, Brazilians will pay homage Wednesday to Formula One superstar Ayrton Senna -- a beloved symbol of national pride comparable only to compatriot Pele.

April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

Romario returns to professional football at 58

Brazilian football legend Romario has officially come out of retirement after 15 years since his last professional match. The 58-year-old World Cup winner has signed with America-RJ, a club playing in the 2nd division of Carioca in the Rio de Janeiro football league system.

April 11, 2024
April 11, 2024

Neymar avoids $3 mn fine for building lake at Brazilian mansion

A Brazilian court has suspended a $3 million fine imposed on soccer star Neymar last year for building a lake at his mansion on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro without an environmental license.

April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024

Argentina stay on top, Bangladesh relegated to 184

World champions Argentina maintained their position at the top of FIFA rankings, while arch-rivals Brazil were stationed at fifth and Belgium displacing England to occupy third place, as per the rankings updated on Thursday.

March 30, 2024
March 30, 2024

Postecoglou proud of Richarlison for going public with mental health problems

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has praised Richarlison for going public with his mental health issues.

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

Richarlison battled depression after Brazil World Cup exit

Brazil striker Richarlison battled with depression after his country's quarterfinal loss to Croatia at the 2022 World Cup and considered quitting football.

March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024

Brazil fight back to draw six-goal thriller with Spain

Brazil snatched a late leveller to share an entertaining and occasionally heated 3-3 friendly draw with Spain on Tuesday.

March 24, 2024
March 24, 2024

Endrick makes history as Brazil beat England at Wembley

Brazil's new boss Dorival Junior started his bid to revive the five-time world champions with a 1-0 win against England as teenage sensation Endrick bagged his first international goal in Saturday's friendly at Wembley.

March 23, 2024
March 23, 2024

Brazil hope to avoid breaking ignominious record

Brazil will hope not to break an ignominious 23-year-old record when they visit Wembley Stadium to square off against hosts England in a mouthwatering friendly on Saturday.

March 23, 2024
March 23, 2024

Dani Alves remains in Spanish jail after fails to raise bail

Convicted rapist and former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves will remain in jail until at least Monday after failing to raise the one-million-euro bail set by a Barcelona court to ensure his release pending appeal.