Brazil

Ancelotti confirms 'exciting' Brazil interest

The Italian said the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) want him to replace Tite, after the coach stepped down following the Selecao's World Cup 2022 surprise quarter-final exit, with Ramon Menezes currently in charge on an interim basis

Ancelotti would be great fit for Brazil, says Vinicius

Carlo Ancelotti is the man of the moment in the Brazil team changing room with Vinicius Jr the latest player to speak highly of the Italian who is favourite to become their next manager.

Ancelotti a 'big possibility' for Brazil job: Ederson

Tite exited the role after Brazil went out of the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar. Brazil's federation issued a statement in February denying a report they had reached a verbal agreement with Ancelotti, who is under contract at Real Madrid until 2024

Juventus beat Lazio to reach Italian Cup semi-finals

Juventus will face Inter Milan in the last four of the Italian Cup after beating Lazio 1-0 in Thursday's final quarter-final tie.

Brazil open door to breaking foreign coach taboo

More than two decades since their last World Cup triumph and without a local consensus pick, Brazil are considering breaking an unwritten taboo: hiring a foreign coach.

Xavi apologises for comment after Alves accusations

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez apologised Sunday for a comment he had made about Dani Alves, who was arrested earlier this week following sexual assault allegations.

Barca coach Xavi in 'state of shock' over Alves accusations

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday that he is in "a state of shock" after Dani Alves's arrest on sexual assault allegations.

Ronaldinho's son on trial with Barca youth academy

Joao Mendes, son of former Brazil and Barcelona forward Ronaldinho, is undergoing trials with Barca's youth team, Spanish media reported on Thursday.

Dani Alves under investigation for sexual assault

Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves is under investigation over an allegation that he sexually assaulted a woman in a nightclub in Spain last month, Catalonia's Supreme Court said on Tuesday.

January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023

Pele gets resting place in world's tallest vertical cemetery

Pele was a footballer like no other, and his final resting place will be exceptional, too: a large replica stadium complete with artificial turf inside the world's tallest vertical cemetery.

January 3, 2023
January 3, 2023

Brazil says final farewell to 'King' Pele

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva led the tributes Tuesday as Brazil said its final farewell to late football legend Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time.

January 3, 2023
January 3, 2023

Brazil pays final respects to football giant Pele

An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects Monday to football legend Pele with a wake at the stadium where he first took the world's breath away with his dazzling skill.

January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023

FIFA to ask all countries to name a stadium for Pele: Infantino

FIFA will ask all the world's countries to name a stadium for Brazilian football legend Pele, the head of the sport's governing body, Gianni Infantino, said Monday at the late icon's wake.

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

Pele's barber of 60 years laments a double loss

The Brazilian barber who cut Pele's hair for more than 60 years is lamenting the loss of both a customer and a close friend.

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

Pelé: Unseeing is believing

The world is grieving for Pelé, one of its most gifted sons, who won the universe with his football skills.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

Adios, Pele

It’s impossible to talk about football without mentioning Pele.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

Marriages, music, endorsements: Pele's life away from the field

Pele's life off the field was as eventful as his record-breaking career on it, with three marriages and a range of trailblazing sponsorship deals which helped modern-day players fill their pockets with corporate cash.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

'Our greatest idol': Brazilians flock to hospital after Pele's death

As soon as they got the news, Antonio Pereira and his son started running: Pele, the man widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, had died, and they wanted to be there to mourn him.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

'The summit of world football': what Pele did for Brazil

Before Pele made his debut for Brazil, the South American nation had never won the World Cup. By the time he retired, they had won three - more than any other team.