Brazil Football

Rio Olympics 2016: Neymar takes Brazil closer to Germany rematch

Germany remained on course for a mouthwatering rematch with Brazil in next Saturday's final, two years on from their 7-1 thrashing of the hosts at the 2014 World Cup, by disposing of Portugal 4-0 in Brasilia.

Aug 14, 2016, 11:17 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Brazil legend Pele to skip lighting Olympic cauldron due to poor health

"Right now I am not in physical condition to take part in the opening of the Olympics", said Pele.

Aug 05, 2016, 23:12 PM IST

Rio Olympics: Pressure on Neymar 'inhuman', says Brazil's national coach

Brazil has struggled recently to escape accusations of being a one-man team with little threat beyond its Barcelona star.

Jul 21, 2016, 08:32 AM IST

Manchester United target Neymar closing signing a new three-year deal at Barcelona

Neymar completed his third year at Barca in 2015-16 since joining from Santos and scored 31 goals in 48 appearances.

Jun 30, 2016, 17:48 PM IST

Neymar, Douglas Costa named in Brazil's Olympic squad

Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson, Rafinha Alcantara of Barcelona and Paris St Germain defender Marquinhos were also included.

Jun 29, 2016, 22:09 PM IST

Brazilian striker Hulk to join Chinese club Shanghai SIPG in a record USD 60 million deal

Website transfermarkt, which tracks dealings in the sport, put the fee at 58 million euros.

Jun 29, 2016, 13:56 PM IST

After sacking Dunga, Brazil confederation confirms Tite as new coach

Brazil currently sit outside the CONMEBOL qualification positions after winning just two of their first six games in the World Cup 2018 qualifying competition.

Jun 21, 2016, 10:55 AM IST

After sacking Dunga, Brazil name Tite as new coach

Tite -- whose real name is Adenor Leonardo Bacchi -- had been widely touted as his successor after the CBF sacked Dunga and his entire staff on Tuesday, and Corinthians president Roberto de Andrade confirmed the move.

Jun 16, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Copa America: Phillipe Coutinho scores hat-trick, Brazil crush Haiti 7-1

Brazil were enjoying themselves with Willian rampaging forward and the midfield moving the ball around with ease.

Jun 09, 2016, 10:03 AM IST

Injured Kaka out of Brazil's Copa America squad

Kaka has dropped out of the Brazil squad for the Centenary Copa America due to injury and will be replaced by Paulo Henrique Ganso, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.

Jun 02, 2016, 08:40 AM IST

Copa America: Neymar-less Brazil in search of identity

For Dunga, the Copa America represents a happy return to the scene of his greatest triumph as a player.

May 31, 2016, 13:29 PM IST

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Argentina, Brazil back on track, Chile crash

Brazil's victory over Peru left them in third place with seven points, ahead of Paraguay and Chile on goal difference.

Nov 18, 2015, 12:00 PM IST

Brazil coach Dunga wants team to have boxer's mentality

Brazil coach Dunga has called on his players to take on a boxer's mentality as they prepare to begin their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Oct 08, 2015, 12:48 PM IST

Ronaldinho hopes to continue playing

Brazil football icon Ronaldinho insisted that he will continue to play despite being left without a club after his contract with Brazilian outfit Fluminense was terminated by mutual consent last month.

Oct 08, 2015, 12:32 PM IST

Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Scolari cleared of tax evasion

Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has paid Portugal 3 million euros back in taxes, the media reported.

Oct 01, 2015, 11:16 AM IST

Brazil appeal Neymar ban to Court of Arbitration for Sport

Brazil have appealed the suspension of star striker Neymar for their two opening World Cup 2018 qualifiers to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Sep 18, 2015, 20:35 PM IST