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.
Brazil thrash Argentina to reach semis
Bia Zaneratto scored twice as Brazil thrashed Argentina 5-1 on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup while Olympic champions Canada scraped past Costa Rica with a 1-0 win after extra-time.
Brazil, Argentina announce squads for upcoming friendlies
With the Copa America in mind, Brazil coach Dorival Junior named a 26-man squad for their upcoming friendlies against England and Spain while Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni also announced a 26-man squad for their friendlies against Costa Rica and El Salvador, to be played in the United States.
Dani Alves sentenced to 4.5 years in jail for rape
A Spanish court on Thursday sentenced former Brazil international Dani Alves to four and a half years in prison after finding him guilty of raping a young woman at a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022.
Dani Alves denies sexual assault before Barcelona court
Brazilian former footballer Dani Alves maintained that he had consensual sex and did not act violently in his encounter with a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022 as he gave his testimony on Wednesday in a trial on charges of sexual assault.
Brazil must learn to play without Neymar, says coach Dorival
“Brazil have to learn to move forward without Neymar because he is injured,” Dorival said yesterday
Dorival Junior promises to turn Brazil's plight around
Former Sao Paulo coach signed a contract until December 2026 and takes over following the sacking of Fernando Diniz.
Dorival Jr the answer to Brazil’s woes?
Following a string of disappointing performances after a quarterfinal exit from the 2022 World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dorival Junior as the new head coach.
Brazil confirm Dorival Junior as new coach
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed Wednesday former Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior has been named coach of the Brazilian men's national team, taking over the five-time world champions after a string of poor results.
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 says goodbye to late football great Zagallo
Brazilians paid their last respects Sunday to football legend Mario Zagallo, after the four-time World Cup-winning player and coach died at age 92, the final member of one of the country's greatest footballing generations.