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11 Sep

Brazil And Argentina Lose In World Cup Qualifying

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Brazil suffered their fourth defeat in five qualifying games with a 1-0 loss to Paraguay as Argentina were beaten 2-1 by Colombia in the latest qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup. Inter Miami’s Diego Gomez scored the winner for Paraguay in Asuncion after 20 minutes as Brazil failed to register a shot on target in the first half. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and West Ham playmaker Lucas Paqueta all started all started for Brazil with the Real Madrid trio of Rodrygo, Endrick and Vinicius Jr in attack. The result leaves five-time world champions Brazil fifth in…

19 Aug

X Suspends Business In Brazil Over Censorship Row

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X, formerly known as Twitter, has closed its office in Brazil over a censorship row. The social media platform said a Brazilian Supreme Court judge, Alexandre de Moraes, threatened its legal representative in Brazil with arrest if it did not comply with his “censorship orders”. Brazil’s Supreme Court has not commented. People in Brazil are still able to use X, billionaire Elon Musk’s platform said on Saturday. Mr Moraes had ordered X accounts he has accused of spreading disinformation – many supporters of the former right-wing president Jair Bolsanaro – must be blocked while they are under investigation. After X…

25 Jun

Brazil Held To Goalless Draw By Costa Rica In Copa America

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Brazil began their Copa America campaign with a disappointing goalless draw against Costa Rica in Los Angeles. The nine-time winners had 74% of possession and 19 shots but could not break through in their Group D opener. Marquinhos had the ball in the net in the 30th minute after he tapped in at the back post following a Raphinha free-kick but the Video Assistant Referee ruled it out for offside. Brazil boss Dorival Jr brought youngsters Endrick, who has signed for Real Madrid, and Savio off the bench but they could not find a winner. Lucas Paqueta hit the woodwork just after…

24 Nov

Infantino Decries Violence At Argentina v Brazil World Cup Qualifier

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Fifa chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday there was no place in football for violence after ugly clashes ahead of Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Argentina. A skirmish between rival fans broke out during the national anthems in a stand behind one of the goals at the Maracana stadium in Rio on Tuesday with Brazilian police confronting Argentina fans. “There’s no place in football for this kind of violence, on or off the pitch,” Infantino said on Instagram. “Players, fans, teams and officials deserve a secure environment,” Infantino said. Tempers had flared in the Maracana stands moments before kick-off, with…

24 Nov

I Was Racially Abused After Row With Lionel Messi – Brazil Forward Rodrygo

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Brazil forward Rodrygo says he was racially abused on social media following a heated argument with Argentina’s Lionel Messi. The pair exchanged words on the pitch as a World Cup qualifier between the sides in Rio de Janeiro was delayed by 30 minutes because of violent clashes between police and visiting fans. Rodyrgo said he had received messages with emojis of monkeys and bananas. “My social networks were invaded with insults,” Rodrygo wrote on Instagram. “If we don’t do what they want if we don’t behave as they think we should, if we wear something that annoys them if we…

24 Nov

Prosecutor Seeks Nine-Year Prison Term For Dani Alves

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A Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term of nine years for ex-Brazil and Barcelona defender Dani Alves. The 40-year-old is to stand trial in Spain for alleged sexual assault last December. Alves has been in prison without bail since being arrested in January over an allegation he assaulted a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. He has said that he had consensual sex with his accuser after initially denying any sexual encounter with her. The prosecutor has also asked for Alves to receive a restraining order following the jail term and for him to pay damages worth 150,000 euros (£130,500) to…

05 Jul

Carlo Ancelotti Appointed Brazil Head Coach, Starts Role In June 2024

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CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues has confirmed Carlo Ancelotti will take over as Brazil boss next year after his current Real Madrid deal has ended. Brazil chief Rodrigues has confirmed the team’s plans following the departure of Tite after the 2022 World Cup. Fernando Diniz will take charge of the Selecao on an interim basis for a year and will combine the job with his role as Fluminense manager. Ancelotti will then take over once his current contract at Real Madrid expires in the summer of 2024. “His (Diniz) game plan is almost similar to that of the coach that will…

30 Dec

Neymar, Vinicius Jr And Sporting World Pay Tribute To Brazil Great Pele

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Football stars, clubs and legends have been reacting to the news of the death of Pele on Thursday, December 29. Pele died at the age of 82 after battling with kidney and prostate problems in recent years. In September 2021, the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo performed surgery to remove a colon tumour that had been found during normal examinations. In late November 2022, he was admitted to the hospital once more. Kely Nascimento, his daughter, often posted updates on social media from the hospital to inform her followers of her father’s status. On Thursday she posted a picture…

30 Dec

Brazil Football Legend Pele Dies Aged 82

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Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, he is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. The only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970, Pele was named Fifa’s Player of the Century in 2000. He had been suffering with kidney and prostate problems in recent years. Pele is the only player to win the World Cup three times (Getty Images) Pele…

22 Dec

Pele’s Cancer Has Advanced, Says Hospital

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Pele’s cancer has progressed, a statement from the Sao Paulo hospital where the 82-year-old Brazil legend is being treated has confirmed. The three-time World Cup winner has been in hospital for three weeks. His daughter wrote on Instagram that he would spend Christmas in the facility. A statement issued by the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein said Pele “requires greater care related to renal and cardiac dysfunctions” because of the “cancer progression”. Pele had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since had regular treatment. “Our Christmas at home has been suspended,” wrote Pele’s daughter, Kely Nascimento.…