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Paris Olympics: USWNT vs. Brazil: Women Final Preview

As the Paris 2024 Olympics reach their thrilling conclusion, the spotlight shifts to one of the most anticipated events of the Games: the women football final in Olympics. On the grand stage of Paris, the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) is set to face Brazil in what promises to be a captivating clash of footballing powerhouses. Here’s a comprehensive preview of the final, including the schedule, key matchups, and how to watch the action live. A Showdown of Giants The upcoming women’s
Dani Alves

Dani Alves: Conviction and Controversy

Former Barcelona footballer Dani Alves has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison by Catalonia's top court after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub back in 2022. The court's ruling also mandates Alves to pay €150,000 ($162,990) in compensation to the victim. The court's decision was grounded on the premise that the victim did not consent to the act, with additional evidence corroborating her testimony and substantiating the charge of rape against Alves. Despite
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Brazil Hires Diniz as National Team Coach for 1…

Fernando Diniz has been hired as head coach of Brazil’s national team on a 12-month contract that will be due to expire when Carlo Ancelotti’s deal with Real Madrid ends. The 49-year-old Fluminense coach will keep his job at the Rio de Janeiro club. He takes over from Ramon Menezes, who led the team into this year’s friendlies on an interim basis. Brazil is yet to appoint a long-term coach to replace Tite, who left the job after a quarterfinal loss to Croatia
Brazil Fan leaves Everything

Brazil Fan Leaves Everything to Neymar in Will

Leaving everything you own to a multi-millionaire soccer player would not be everyone's idea of a good cause, but one Brazilian fan could not think of a more deserving recipient of his worldly goods than Neymar Jr. The anonymous fan said that beyond a love for the national team and for Brazil's football legacy, he identified with Neymar, which led him to officially name the Brazil striker in his will. "I like Neymar, I identify with him a lot. I also suffer with
Rivaldo Note for Messi

Brazil’s Legend Rivaldo Pens a Special Note for Messi,…

Lionel Messi will record his 172nd appearance for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final. Messi-led Argentina will meet either meet France or Morocco in the summit clash on Sunday. Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina became the first finalists of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar on Wednesday. The two-time champions hammered Luka Modric-led Croatia in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Lusail Stadium. Runners-up in the 2018 edition of the FIFA World Cup, Modric-led Croatia had set a
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Brazil’s Alex Sandro Could Miss Quarter-Final Against Croatia: Tite

Brazil’s first-choice left back Alex Sandro has not fully recovered from injury and is doubtful for their quarter-final against Croatia on Friday, manager Tite said on Thursday. Alex Sandro was substituted in the 86th minute of Brazil’s second World Cup Group G match against Switzerland with a muscle problem in his left hip. He was ruled out for their final group stage match with Cameroon and the last-16 clash versus South Korea and, according to Tite, he could miss his third consecutive game
Neymar to Play Against South Korea

Brazil’s Neymar to Play Against South Korea: Coach

Brazil forward Neymar will train later on Sunday and is set to play for the five-time champions in their World Cup last-16 match against South Korea after recovering from an ankle injury, coach Tite said. Neymar suffered the injury in Brazil's opening 2-0 win over Serbia, which ruled him out of their 1-0 win over Switzerland and the shock defeat by Cameroon, one of a series of injury problems within the squad. "Neymar will train today in the afternoon and if he trains
Brazil favourites to win Qatar World Cup

Brazil favourites to win Qatar World Cup

Brazil are favourites to win the 2022 World Cup according to bookmakers after the five times champions were on Friday drawn with Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon in the group stage of the showpiece event in Qatar. William Hill installed Brazil, who rose to the top of the world rankings this week, as 5-1 favourites to win the tournament ahead of France (11-2), England (6-1), Spain (15-2) and Argentina (11-1). BetMGM also had Brazil as (5-1) favourites followed by France and England (both 11-2).
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Pele extends hospital stay due to infection

The 81-year-old Pelé went in on February 13 to continue treatment for his colon cancer, and days later doctors found the infection. Pele has extended a scheduled hospital stay due to a urinary infection. The 81-year-old Pelé went in on February 13 to continue treatment for his colon cancer, and days later doctors found the infection, Hospital Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo said in a statement on Monday. “His clinical conditions are stable, and his release should take place on the next few
Argentina Qualify For 2022 FIFA World Cup Despite Goalless Draw vs Brazil

Argentina Qualify For 2022 FIFA World Cup Despite Goalless…

Argentina joined Brazil in qualifying for next year's World Cup in Qatar despite the arch-rivals playing out a dour 0-0 draw in San Juan on Tuesday. Argentina joined Brazil in qualifying for next year's World Cup in Qatar despite the arch-rivals playing out a dour 0-0 draw in San Juan on Tuesday. Defeats for Uruguay (3-0 to Bolivia) and Chile (2-0 to Ecuador) ensured Argentina, unbeaten in 27 matches, booked their ticket, leaving just two more automatic spots available in South American qualifying
Lautaro Martinez Takes Argentina Run To 25 Unbeaten, Brazil Thrash Uruguay

Lautaro Martinez Takes Argentina Run To 25 Unbeaten, Brazil…

Argentina took their unbeaten run to 25 matches and moved a step closer to qualifying for the World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Peru. Argentina took their unbeaten run to 25 matches and moved a step closer to qualifying for the World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Peru on Thursday. Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the game two minutes before the break with a powerful header while Yoshimar Yotun missed a second half penalty for Peru. On

Brazil v Argentina abandoned five minutes after kick-off after…

Brazil and Argentina's World Cup qualifier was abandoned just minutes after kick-off on Sunday after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they believe broke quarantine rules. The visitors walked off the pitch at the Corinthians Arena after the officials came out to stop the game. The dramatic intervention came hours after Brazil's health authorities had said four England-based players for Argentina had to quarantine. Although it did not name the four, the players with English Premier League clubs
Argentina beat Colombia to reach Copa America final against Brazil

Argentina beat Colombia to reach Copa America final against…

As Messi seeks his first major title, Argentina will now face hosts Brazil in the final on Saturday at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Argentina defeated Colombia 3-2 in a shootout on Wednesday to storm into the final of Copa America. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved three penalty shoot-out spot-kicks to ensure Argentina's win in the semi-final tie. Lionel Messi, Leandro Paredes and Lautaro Martinez all scored from the spot to put Argentina through to the final. Colombia will play in the
Brazil beat Peru 1-0 to move into Copa America final

Brazil beat Peru 1-0 to move into Copa America…

RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil reached the Copa America final after a first-half goal from Lucas Paqueta -- his second in two games -- gave them a 1-0 win over Peru on Monday. The host nation will play the winner of Tuesday's other semi-final between Argentina and Colombia in the title decider at the Maracana stadium on Saturday. Brazil have won the Copa America every time they hosted the tournament and in the early part of Monday's match showed exactly why they are
Brazil cruise past Peru with 4-0 Copa America win

Brazil cruise past Peru with 4-0 Copa America win

RIO DE JANEIRO - With Neymar in fine form and scoring a goal that took him past Ronaldo on the country's all-time goals list, Brazil scored early in the game and then got three more in a commanding second half to defeat Peru 4-0 in their Copa America clash on Thursday. The result means Brazil are the first team in the tournament to win both their first games, and immediately go to the top of Group B, two points ahead of Colombia, who
Neymar helps Brazil cruise to Copa win over Venezuela

Neymar helps Brazil cruise to Copa win over Venezuela

BRASILIA: Star forward Neymar netted a penalty and created a second as hosts Brazil eased to a 3-0 victory over a coronavirus-depleted Venezuela on Sunday (Jun 13) in the opening match of the 2021 Copa America. Centre-back Marquinhos opened the scored midway through the first half and Gabriel Barbosa sealed the Group B win a minute from time. In a tournament already delayed a year and moved from its original hosts Argentina and Colombia due to the pandemic, it was fitting that the
Head of Brazil's soccer confederation suspended by ethics commission

Head of Brazil’s soccer confederation suspended by the ethics…

The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has been removed from office for 30 days by the organization's ethics commission, it said on Sunday, only a week before Brazil is due to host the Copa America. Brazilian news reports said Rogerio Caboclo was accused of sexually harassing an employee. The CBF gave few details. "The decision is secret and the process will proceed before the aforementioned commission with the aim of investigating the complaint that was presented," the CBF said in a

‘He only has one skill’: Pele literally puts shade…

While ambitious players move away to different clubs to come out of his shade, Lionel Messi was shrugged off by all-time football great Pele. The Brazilian icon seemed to not be a great fan of the five-time Balon d’Or winner, citing he only had one skill. Despite clinching the La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Pichichi trophy last season, Lionel Messi astonishingly finished 5th on the Balon d’Or list behind the winner Luka Modric followed by Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann and Kylian

Fred annoyed to lose national team spot as Manchester…

Manchester United midfielder Fred is annoyed to have lost his place in the Brazil squad due to a lack of playing time at club level. The 25-year-old, a reported £52 million signing from Shakhtar Donetsk, has only completed 90 minutes three times in the Premier League this season. He has been started just twice in Champions League both time against Swiss team, Young boys. But he was an unused substitute as Manchester United drew The Saints 2-2 marking the third league game in a

Neymar and Mbappe injury concerns ahead of important Champions…

With Liverpool on the horizon in the Champions League, The last thing Paris Saint-Germain wanted would be their star players Neymar and Kylian Mbappe injured in this week of international friendlies. Both the stars came against Cameroon and Uruguay respectively. https://twitter.com/Sportsmonks/status/1065143903525863425 Neymar, muscle injury The first call came in England in a friendly between Brazil and Cameroon. In the 7th minute, Neymar received the ball in the middle of the pitch and took a gesture for a shot. However, Neymar stopped and sat