Brazil’s powerhouse clubs are reeling after a ban on sports betting companies, their biggest sponsors, which has left multi-million dollar deals in limbo. Flush with cash from their betting sponsors, Brazilian clubs have in recent years dominated their South American rivals, winning the last seven Copa Libertadores titles. Brazil has also become an important export market for MLS teams.
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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2027: Final set for Maracanã
FIFA announced the schedule for the 2027 Women’s World Cup June 24-July 25 in Brazil. The Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro will host the final, becoming only the third stadium to host both men’s and women’s finals after the Råsunda Stadium in Stockholm (1958 and 1995) and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena (1994 and 1999).
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Inter Miami signs Brazil veteran Casemiro but MLS probes deal
Inter Miami on Wednesday announced the signing of Brazil star Casemiro but Major League Soccer immediately said it was investigating allegations of tampering by the club over the deal. Casemiro, who has 91 caps for Brazil and won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid, was a free agent after Manchester United opted not to […]
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Norway’s World Cup win over Brazil beyond my dreams, says Haaland
Norway striker Erling Haaland said the 2-1 win over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday was something he’d “never dreamed of”. Haaland scored both goals as Norway reached the quarter-finals for the first time, taking his haul for the tournament to seven — level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe […]
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Neymar unhappy with World Cup role but ‘respectful,’ says Brazil coach Ancelotti
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is unhappy he has had such a limited role at the World Cup but has handled the situation professionally and remains a positive influence within the squad. The country’s all-time leading goalscorer has made just one substitute appearance at his fourth World Cup, playing the final 14 minutes of […]
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Endrick says versatility could help Brazil against Norway
Norway holds the rare distinction of never having lost to Brazil, with two wins and two draws, including a memorable 2-1 victory over the Selecao in the group stage of the 1998 World Cup.
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Coach says Japan getting closer to World Cup glory despite defeat
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan have proved they have what it takes to one day win the World Cup following a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Brazil on Monday. Japan lost in the last 32 after giving up a 1-0 half-time lead, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring an injury-time winner in Houston. Some of the Japan players […]
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Ancelotti says never doubted ‘suffering’ Brazil would score
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he knew his “suffering” side would eventually score and praised their patience in reaching the World Cup last 16 with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Japan on Monday. Substitute Gabriel Martinelli pounced in the 95th minute in Houston for the five-time champions and sent dark horses Japan home. It was […]
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Martinelli late show as Brazil downs Japan to reach World Cup last 16
Substitute Gabriel Martinelli pounced deep in stoppage time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16. Arsenal winger Martinelli struck on 95 minutes in Houston to break Japanese hearts in the most dramatic fashion. The five-time champions will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in […]
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Pyjamas and bets: Brazil YouTube channel reshapes World Cup viewing
The hosts wear pajamas for night games and jokes fly — but discomfort is growing over the pushing of bets on a YouTube channel that has reshaped how Brazilians are watching the World Cup. A record 18 million viewers tuned in to watch Brazil’s match against Scotland on CazeTV, which has become a major competitor […]