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COPA AMERICA 2024: BRAZIL, ARGENTINA FIXTURES

The 48th edition of Copa America, South America's biggest football competition, will be played in the United States from June 20 to July 14, 2024.
19 June 2024, 18:30 PM

Nine-year-old Argentine motorbike racer dies after Brazil crash

A nine-year-old Argentine junior motorbike rider has died after suffering serious injuries in a crash during a practice session at a weekend competition in Sao Paulo, event organizers said.
19 June 2024, 07:40 AM

Brazil looking to get back on top at Copa America

Brazil has an embarrassment of riches in this category, but the feature man is Vinicius Jr., who some believe is the current best player in the world after leading Real Madrid to yet another Champions League title.
18 June 2024, 00:05 AM

Ronaldinho bashes Brazil squad ‘of mostly average players’; Raphinha hits back

“This is a sad moment for those who love Brazilian soccer. It’s getting hard to find the spirit to watch the games. This is perhaps one of the worst teams in recent years, it has no respectable leaders, only average players for the majority."
16 June 2024, 03:46 AM

COPA AMERICA 2024: WHO’S NEXT?

Lionel Messi’s Argentina will look to defend their title against the likes of Brazil, Mexico and the United States. Copa America will kick off with Argentina taking on Canada.
12 June 2024, 12:55 PM

Ronaldinho, Cafu and Bebeto to play charity match for Brazil flood victims

A roster of Brazilian football greats including World Cup winners Ronaldinho, Cafu, and Bebeto will play a charity match to raise money for victims of devastating floods in the country's south, organizers said Wednesday.
22 May 2024, 21:40 PM

Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup

Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 Women's World Cup on Friday, beating a joint Belgium-Netherlands-Germany bid at a FIFA congress marked by debate about the war in Gaza.
17 May 2024, 06:43 AM

Endrick in Brazil's Copa America squad but no Neymar

Teen phenomenon Endrick was named in Brazil's Copa America squad on Friday by coach Dorival Junior but there was no place for Neymar, who has been sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury on international duty in October.
11 May 2024, 02:32 AM

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.
1 May 2024, 05:27 AM

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.
17 April 2024, 04:58 AM

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.
11 April 2024, 03:28 AM

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.
4 April 2024, 13:58 PM

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.
30 March 2024, 02:26 AM

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.
28 March 2024, 09:07 AM

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.
26 March 2024, 22:46 PM

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.
23 March 2024, 21:15 PM

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.
23 March 2024, 05:17 AM

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.
22 March 2024, 19:24 PM

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.
3 March 2024, 09:20 AM

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.
2 March 2024, 05:58 AM