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Brasileiro League

/ 960 days ago

Brasileirão games being investigated for match-fixing

Brazilian authorities announced at least six Brasileirão matches from last year are under investigation for match-fixing. Police officials recently raided homes of businessmen and players allegedly associated with the infractions. This widespread blitz reportedly involved defendants across 16 cities in six Brazilian states. Players in 11 games offered thousands of dollars The initial investigation back […]

Brazil

/ 966 days ago

Vinicius wants Ancelotti to coach Real and Brazil

Budding superstar Vinicius Junior has made it clear that he wants Carlo Ancelotti to stay with Real Madrid, but he also wants the manager to leave the door open for Brazil. Despite collecting LaLiga and Champions League trophies last season, there are rumblings that the Italian could depart the club this summer. The Spanish giants […]

Argentina

/ 971 days ago

Argentina top latest FIFA World Rankings

Argentina have returned to the summit of the FIFA international rankings. Despite winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in December, Lionel Messi's nation remained second behind rivals Brazil. However, the world's governing body of the sport bumped Argentina to the top spot in their latest update. It is the first time in six years […]

Brasileiro League

/ 972 days ago

Brazil breakaway league hires US agency as advisor

Global media company 1190 Sports has been hired to help create a new breakaway soccer league in Brazil. The agency will attempt to develop a business strategy and television distribution plan for the Liga Forte Futbol (LFF). 1190 Sports has experience in this area, as they are currently in a similar role with Brazil's top […]

Brasileiro League

/ 973 days ago

How to watch the Brasileirão on US TV

You can watch the Brasileirão on US TV and streaming. The Brasileirão, otherwise known as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, is the top flight of Brazilian soccer. With clubs like Flamengo, Santos, Corinthians and Palmeiras, the national league in Brazil is rife with top teams. At the same time, it constantly produces top products. Many […]

Brasileiro League

/ 973 days ago

How to watch the Brasileirão on US TV

You can watch the Brasileirão on US TV and streaming. The Brasileirão, otherwise known as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, is the top flight of Brazilian soccer. With clubs like Flamengo, Santos, Corinthians and Palmeiras, the national league in Brazil is rife with top teams. At the same time, it constantly produces top products. Many […]

Brazil

/ 976 days ago

It is time for Brazil to break tradition and hire a foreign coach

Brazil's loss on penalties to Croatia at the 2022 World Cup marked the end of an era. As Marquinhos' penalty hit the post and the Croatian team celebrated in front of a stunned Al Rayyan crowd, dreams were killed. Brazil, which entered the tournament as the favorites, was not as mighty as believed. A remarkably […]

Brazil

/ 985 days ago

Capello tips Ancelotti for Brazil national team job

Fabio Capello has heaped praise onto Carlo Ancelotti in a recent interview. Speaking at the Marca Sports Weekend 2023, the Italian proclaimed that his fellow countryman Ancelotti was the best of the best in his field. Capello backed up this opinion using Ancelotti's coaching record in various countries. "He's the best of all. When you […]

Brazil

/ 991 days ago

How Brazil state championships help and hurt Brazilian soccer

Brazil's state championships are a unique set of 26 leagues that run across the different federal areas of the country. Most states run their championship between January and April. However, there are some states where the competition runs slightly later. The state championships include the famous Brazilian teams who compete within the national Campeonato Brasileiro […]

Brazil

/ 1007 days ago

Roberto Firmino to leave Liverpool at end of season, report says

Roberto Firmino appears set to depart Liverpool in the summer. The striker has been at the Merseyside club since 2015 and has played over 350 total matches for the club. However, his current contract with the Reds is set to expire at the end of the season. Sky Sports is reporting that the 31-year-old forward […]

Brazil

/ 1028 days ago

Ancelotti to become next coach of Brazil, says report

Carlo Ancelotti could be set to become the next Brazil national team head coach. According to a report by ESPN Brazil, the current Real Madrid manager has verbally agreed to take on the job. The Italian coach is currently under contract with the reigning Champions League winners until the summer of 2024. Ancelotti reportedly offered […]

Brazil

/ 1059 days ago

England WNT sell out Wembley for Brazil Finalissima game

An April matchup between the women's England and Brazil national teams is already sold out at Wembley Stadium in London. The game is set to be the first edition of the Women's Finalissima. This competition pits the winners of the Women's Euros against the Copa America Femenina. Brazil travels to London just like Argentina did […]

Brasileiro League

/ 1065 days ago

Brazil considers breakaway league to rival Premier League

Brazil regularly generates some of the top soccer players in the world. Neymar, Vinicius, Gabriel Jesus, Rodrygo, and Richarlison currently headline a national team that is one of the most talented groups in the world. And that's only their top attacking options. However, the country's best players tend to transfer to European clubs. Officials inside […]

Brazil

/ 1071 days ago

RIP PELÉ, 1940-2022

Pelé, one of the most recognizable athletes in history, died on Thursday. The three-time World Cup winner is a legend of more than just soccer. He was 82. For some time, Pelé's health deteriorated. Most recently, he had issues regarding colon cancer. He spent Christmas in a hospital in Brazil surrounded by his loved ones. […]

Brazil

/ 1078 days ago

Pelé health condition worsens; spending Christmas in hospital

Legendary Brazil forward Pelé has seen his health condition worsen in recent days. The 82-year-old former player is dealing with cancer and the disease is apparently advancing. Pelé was previously diagnosed with colon cancer in September of 2021. While there was some good news regarding his condition earlier in the year, he has since been […]