The legendary Brazilian soccer player and coach Mario Zagallo has passed away at the age of 92. The news was revealed on Saturday in an Instagram post from his official account Zagallo won the World Cup four times with Brazil as a player and manager. Rising to the status of national hero, he was one […]

Brazil loves to dance, and it's only natural that their representatives at the World Cup would dance as well. Richarlison's signature Dança do Pombo, Paqueta's fancy footwork, and Vinicius' hip shakes have all gone viral over social media, so it makes sense that Brazilian songs have risen in popularity thanks to the Brazilian national team. […]

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 […]

Belo Horizonte (Brazil) (AFP) – Growing up, he never liked football, but Igor Benevenuto played it anyway to avoid being teased with homophobic jokes — something all too common in his hometown in southeastern Brazil. He wasn't much good as a player, but found a passion for refereeing — and the perfect "camouflage" to hide […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Mario Zagallo is making "good progress", the hospital treating the iconic Brazilian football player and coach for a respiratory infection said on Monday. Tests indicate the 90-year-old is "responding well to the treatment ordered by the medical team", the bulletin from the Barra D'Or hospital in Rio de Janeiro added. […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Iconic Brazilian football player and coach Mario Zagallo has been admitted to hospital with a respiratory infection, the clinic that admitted him said on Wednesday. The 90-year-old, who was the first person to win the World Cup as both a player and a coach, was admitted to intensive care at […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – In-form Manchester city striker Gabriel Jesus was recalled to the Brazil squad on Wednesday for friendlies against South Korea and Japan in June. Meanwhile, the Selecao's friendly against Argentina in Australia in June has been cancelled, though the two old enemies still have a qualifying game to play in September. […]

Brazil's dominance in the soccer world is one of historic and current significance. Of course, we all know how the nation leads all countries in World Cup Championships. The country consistently produces world-class players that dominate the club scene. Now, Brazil is expanding their domestic output to match the game's global development. Twelve games into […]

Düsseldorf (Germany) (AFP) – Toni Kroos rates Brazil "two grades" higher than when Germany hammered the 'Selecao' 7-1 at the 2014 World Cup. Kroos scored twice in the Belo Horizonte semi-final at Brazil 2014 when Germany blitzed the hosts, who were missing superstar forward Neymar, with five goals in a dramatic opening 30 minutes of […]

Brasília (AFP) – Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the re-incarceration Tuesday of a professional goalkeeper released after partially serving a sentence for the gruesome murder of his ex-girlfriend. "The Supreme Court has revoked its decision suspending his imprisonment," the court said in a statement. The goalkeeper, Bruno Fernandes das Dores de Souza, must return to custody […]

Varginha (Brazil) (AFP) – A Brazilian football club brushed aside a storm of criticism Tuesday to sign a goalkeeper convicted for murdering his girlfriend, whose body was fed to the dogs. Bruno Fernandes, 32, was presented before reporters at a hastily arranged press conference in the southeastern city of Varginha, where he pulled on Boa […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – The major refurbishment of Rio's famous Maracana football stadium ahead of the 2014 World Cup was marred by millions of dollars in overbilling, a government watchdog says. The renovation of the stadium cost about $500 million, more than double the original bid. According to the Rio de Janeiro auditing court, […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – A Brazilian football club's plan to sign a goalkeeper convicted in the murder — and alleged feeding to dogs — of his girlfriend sparked outrage Monday. Bruno Fernandes, commonly known as simply Bruno, was due to sign a contract later Monday with the second division club Boa Esporte. He was […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Rio's mythic Maracana stadium, fallen into disrepair since taking centre stage at the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, is due to reopen next month. Left abandoned due to a political-legal dispute over upkeep Brazil's legendary venue will stage its first game this year on March 8. Brazilian club Flamengo […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – It is revered as a temple of the beautiful game — but the footballing gods have forsaken Brazil's legendary Maracana stadium after the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. The grass of the pitch is yellowing, the stands are rusting and thieves have stolen seats — symptoms of a […]