Brazil
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.
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.
FIFA Rankings / 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FIFA open disciplinary proceedings after Brazil-Argentina brawl
FIFA on Friday confirmed disciplinary proceedings have been opened into the football federations of Brazil and Argentina after a brawl delayed the start of a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.
‘One of the most important wins’: Messi after Brazil’s first-ever loss at home in a WC qualifier
"This group continues to achieve historic things," Messi said.
Diaz brace sinks Brazil
Liverpool's Diaz scored two goals in five minutes as Colombia came from behind to stun Brazil.
Rising star Endrick gets Brazil call-up at 17
Seventeen-year-old rising star Endrick, hailed as one of Brazilian football's great hopes, got his first call-up for national team duty Monday as coach Fernando Diniz seeks to replace injured star Neymar.
Vinicius extends Real Madrid deal until 2027
Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior has signed a new contract with Real Madrid that runs until 2027, the Spanish club announced on Tuesday.
Ronaldinho’s brief stopover in Dhaka
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho Gaucho spent a hectic 12 hours in Dhaka yesterday on way to Dubai from Kolkata, where he had spent the previous two days and attended a number of events.
Ronaldinho's Dhaka trip confirmed
Brazil's World Cup-winning footballer Ronaldinho Gaucho will visit Bangladesh on a short trip on October 18, confirmed sports promoter Shotodru Dutta.
Diniz excited about Neymar, Vinicius combination
Diniz took temporary charge of Brazil when Tite left the role following their quarter-final exit at the World Cup in Qatar and will be replaced by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti next year
Richarlison to seek psychological help on return to England
The 26-year-old Brazilian was photographed crying on the bench after being taken off 71 minutes into the 2026 World Cup qualifier in Belem.
Diniz’s upbeat Brazil face Peru
An upbeat Brazil will look to follow up Friday's dominant victory over Bolivia when they travel to Lima for Wednesday's clash with Peru in World Cup qualifying.
