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Flamengo boss Jorge Jesus returns to Brazil

May 02, 2020, at 01:08 pm

Rio De Janeiro/Xinhua: Flamengo head coach Jorge Jesus has returned to Brazil after five weeks in his native Portugal, as the Rio de Janeiro club steps up plans to resume training.

Brazilian tennis player Thiago Wild tests positive for COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020, at 05:17 pm

Rio de Janeiro/Xinhua/UNI: Brazilian tennis player Thiago Wild has tested positive for the deadly Novel Coronavirus, less than a month after winning his first ATP title.

Copa America: Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 to reach final

Jul 03, 2019, at 11:01 am

Belo Horizonte, July 3 (Xinhua): Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino scored the goals as Brazil defeated Argentina 2-0 to reach Copa America final on Tuesday.

Argentina can trouble Brazil in Copa America semis: Scaloni

Jun 29, 2019, at 05:37 pm

Rio de Janeiro, Jun 29 (Xinhua/UNI) Argentina are capable of troubling Brazil when the teams meet in the Copa America semifinals on Tuesday, according to Albiceleste head coach Lionel Scaloni.

With or without Neymar, Brazil worry us: Bolivia coach

Jun 07, 2019, at 10:36 am

Sao Paulo, Jun 7 (Xinhua): Bolivia head coach Eduardo Villegas has rejected the notion that Brazil will be vulnerable during the Copa America in the absence of their injured talisman Neymar.

Neymar gives Brazil Copa America injury scare

May 29, 2019, at 09:11 am

Rio de Janeiro, May 29 (Xinhua/UNI) Neymar sent a scare through Brazil's national team camp when he left a training session early with a knee problem.

FIFA upholds life ban on Brazilian Football Confederation president Del Nero

May 28, 2019, at 10:47 am

Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (Xinhua): FIFA's appeal committee has upheld a life ban on former Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Marco Polo Del Nero for corruption, the sport's global governing body said on Monday.

Dani Alves replaces Neymar as Brazil captain for Copa America

May 28, 2019, at 10:41 am

Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (Xinhua): Veteran full-back Dani Alves will captain Brazil during the Copa America, replacing his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Monday.

Career stopped after last World Cup: Gabriel Jesus

Mar 20, 2019, at 12:57 pm

Rio De Janerio, Mar 20 (Xinhua): Brazil and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has admitted that his career "stopped" following last summer's World Cup, but says he is growing in confidence and ready to recapture his best form.

Former Brazil boss Scolari named as Palmeiras coach

Jul 27, 2018, at 05:43 pm

Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IBNS): Brazilian club Palmeiras on Friday said it has appointed former Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari as its coach.

Following FIFA World Cup stint, Costa Rica international Johnny Acosta to join Kolkata's East Bengal football club

Jul 11, 2018, at 11:46 am

Kolkata, July 11 (IBNS): Costa Rican defender Johnny Acosta Zamora, who played three group stage matches in ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia, has signed for Kolkata based football club East Bengal, officials said on Wednesday.

Brazil lose to Belgium, crash out of FIFA World Cup 2018

Jul 07, 2018, at 01:29 am

Kazan, July 6 (IBNS): Five-time world champions Brazil crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by losing to Belgium in the quarter-final match at Kazan Arena here on Friday.

FIFA World Cup quarter-final battle begins today with double-header

Jul 06, 2018, at 11:16 am

Nizhny Novgorod/Kazan, Jul 6 (IBNS): The quarter-final battle of the FIFA World Cup 2018 will begin on Friday with a double-header.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil thrash Mexico to reach quarter-final

Jul 02, 2018, at 09:28 pm

Samara, Jul 2 (IBNS): Brazil reached the quarter-final stage of FIFA World Cup 2018 by thrashing Mexico at the Samara Arena Stadium here on Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil to face Mexico in pre-quarterfinal match today

Jul 02, 2018, at 11:43 am

Samara, Jul 2 (IBNS): Five-time world champions Brazil will come out to play against Mexico in the pre-quarterfinal match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Samara Arena Stadium here on Monday.

Brazil outplay Serbia to enter knockout stage of FIFA World Cup

Jun 28, 2018, at 01:36 am

Moscow, Jun 27 (IBNS): Five-time world champions Brazil comfortably reached the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by defeating Serbia in their final Group E match at the Spartak Stadium here on Wednesday.

Late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar help Brazil beat Costa Rica in World Cup thriller

Jun 22, 2018, at 08:41 pm

St. Petersburg, June 22 (IBNS):   Late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar helped Brazil beat Costa Rica in a crucial group stage of the World Cup here on Friday.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil eye on first win against Costa Rica

Jun 22, 2018, at 11:59 am

Saint Petersburg, Jun 22 (IBNS): After failing to clinch a win in the opening match against Switzerland, Brazil will look to get the taste of their first victory in the FIFA World Cup 2018 against Costa Rica at the Saint Petersburg Stadium here on Friday.

Brazil held 1-1 by Switzerland in WC clash

Jun 18, 2018, at 09:58 am

Rostov, June 18 (IBNS): Brazil failed to win their opening World Cup match as a spirited  Switzerland managed to earn a valuable draw here on Sunday.

Barcelona agree to terms to sign Brazilian footballer Arthur Melo

Mar 11, 2018, at 11:10 pm

Barcelona, Mar 11 (IBNS): Football club FC Barcelona and the Brazilian club Gremio de Porto Alegre have reached an agreement on a purchase option for the player Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo.

U-17 World Cup: Kolkata lash between Brazil-Mali breaks spectators record

Oct 29, 2017, at 03:14 am

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): Kolkata set another record on Saturday during the third-fourth position clash between Brazil and Mali as the 2017 Under-17 World Cup became the most attended edition of the tournament.

Brazil earns consolation win over Mali to finish 3rd in U 17 World Cup Soccer

Oct 29, 2017, at 01:25 am

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS) In the play off match for the third place, three times winners Brazil beat last year’s finalist Mali 2-0 to finish third in the ongoing U 17 World Cup Football championship at Vibekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Saturday evening.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Brazil beat Mali, finish at third place

Oct 29, 2017, at 12:26 am

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): In a battle for the third place, Brazil have outclassed Mali in the FIFA U-17 World Cup at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in the city on Saturday.

Spain-England face off in FIFA U-17 World Cup final today

Oct 28, 2017, at 05:37 pm

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): Twenty-two days after the mega tournament kick off, Spain will take on England in the FIFA U-17 World Cup final at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in the city on Saturday.

England beat Brazil 3-1 to sail into the final of U 17 World Cup Soccer

Oct 26, 2017, at 01:14 am

Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS) A fine hat-trick by striker Rhian Brewster guided England to enter the final of U 17 World Cup soccer outplaying three times champions Brazil 3-1 at Vibekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Wednesday evening.

Brazil take on England in FIFA U-17 World Cup semi final today

Oct 25, 2017, at 04:31 pm

Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): Brazil will take on England in the first semi final of FIFA U-17 World Cup here on Wednesday.

FIFA U-17 World Cup semi-final match to take place in Kolkata

Oct 24, 2017, at 02:31 am

Guwahati/Kolkata, Oct 23 (IBNS): Following a thorough assessment of the pitch conditions at Guwahati’s Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, which has been affected by severe rainfall over the past few days, FIFA has decided to shift the Brazil-England semi-final match to Kolkata.

Brazil beat Germany 2-1 to enter semi finals of U 17 World Cup

Oct 23, 2017, at 04:04 am

Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS): Three times champions- latin American giant- Brazil came from behind to enter the semi final of the U 17 World Cup football championship by defeating Germany 2-1 in an exciting quarter final outing at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Sunday night.

We need to improve on our scoring percentage: German Coach Christian Wueck

Oct 22, 2017, at 04:55 am

Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): It’s Brazil versus Germany in a World Cup again, this time in India's Kolkata city.

Brazilian star Ronaldinho, other international stars arrive in Pakistan for exhibition matches

Jul 08, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Islamabad, July 8 (IBNS): Brazilian star Ronaldinho and six other international footballers have arrived in Pakistan to play exhibition matches in the country.