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Brazil manager Ancelotti rules Neymar out of next World Cup qualifiers

Brazil's new manager, Carlo Ancelotti, on Monday ruled injury-plagued Neymar out from the line-up for the next two World Cup qualifiers, on the Italian's first day as Selecao coach.

Ancelotti in Brazil on mission to restore Selecao's lost glory

Days after bidding an emotional farewell to Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti on Monday takes up his new post as Brazil manager, with a mission to restore the lost glory of the five-time World Cup winners.

Lula says Brazil has 'capable' coaches, reacting to Ancelotti hire

Brazil doesn't need foreigners to coach its national football team, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday following the appointment of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti to head the Selecao.

Ancelotti to take charge of Brazil at season's end

 Italian Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most decorated managers in world football, will become Brazil coach after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Monday after finally landing their first-choice candidate.

Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil coach after humiliating loss to Argentina

Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced.

Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves has rape conviction overturned

A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, citing insufficient evidence.

June 08, 2005: The last time Argentina beat Brazil at home 

With a mouth-watering clash coming up between archrivals Argentina and Brazil in the South American World Cup Qualifiers at the Monumental Stadium on Wednesday, we turn back time and catch a glimpse at the last time the Albiceleste got the better of the Selecao at home.  

Vinicius misses penalty as Brazil held by 10-man Venezuela

Off the back of successive wins against Peru and Chile, Brazil were dangerous from the start with Vinicius a constant menace, hitting the post in the 20th minute.

Former Brazil defender Ze Carlos dies aged 56

Former Brazil full-back Ze Carlos, runner-up at the 1998 World Cup, died on Friday aged 56, his old club Sao Paulo announced.

May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025

Brazil manager Ancelotti rules Neymar out of next World Cup qualifiers

Brazil's new manager, Carlo Ancelotti, on Monday ruled injury-plagued Neymar out from the line-up for the next two World Cup qualifiers, on the Italian's first day as Selecao coach.

May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025

Ancelotti in Brazil on mission to restore Selecao's lost glory

Days after bidding an emotional farewell to Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti on Monday takes up his new post as Brazil manager, with a mission to restore the lost glory of the five-time World Cup winners.

May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025

Lula says Brazil has 'capable' coaches, reacting to Ancelotti hire

Brazil doesn't need foreigners to coach its national football team, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday following the appointment of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti to head the Selecao.

May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025

Ancelotti to take charge of Brazil at season's end

 Italian Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most decorated managers in world football, will become Brazil coach after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Monday after finally landing their first-choice candidate.

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil coach after humiliating loss to Argentina

Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced.

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves has rape conviction overturned

A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, citing insufficient evidence.

March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025

June 08, 2005: The last time Argentina beat Brazil at home 

With a mouth-watering clash coming up between archrivals Argentina and Brazil in the South American World Cup Qualifiers at the Monumental Stadium on Wednesday, we turn back time and catch a glimpse at the last time the Albiceleste got the better of the Selecao at home.  

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Vinicius misses penalty as Brazil held by 10-man Venezuela

Off the back of successive wins against Peru and Chile, Brazil were dangerous from the start with Vinicius a constant menace, hitting the post in the 20th minute.

October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024

Former Brazil defender Ze Carlos dies aged 56

Former Brazil full-back Ze Carlos, runner-up at the 1998 World Cup, died on Friday aged 56, his old club Sao Paulo announced.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

Estevao gets first Brazil call-up at 17

Chelsea-bound teenager Estevao Willian received his first Brazil call-up on Friday as the 17-year-old was named in the squad for next month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.