Brazil star Neymar is on course to shake off a calf strain and could even be ready for their opening match of the World Cup, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday. After reports the 34-year-old forward could be out for three weeks, Ancelotti instead insisted Neymar was working well towards fitness for the June 13 […]
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Brazil hope Ancelotti is the man to deliver their sixth World Cup
Brazil’s quest to regain World Cup supremacy from their European rivals has led to them handing the reins to a European, with Italian Carlo Ancelotti charged with the task of ending the nation’s wait to win their sixth title. It is 24 years since the Selecao last won the World Cup, exactly the same length […]
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Brazil’s World Cup challenge faces Morocco test in Group C
Brazil’s credentials to end a 24-year wait to be world champions will be tested from the off as 2022 semi-finalists Morocco and a Scotland side seeking a historic breakthrough pose threats to the Selecao. After consistent failure when faced with stern European opposition in the knockout stages, Brazil have turned to the coach who has […]
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Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup
Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country’s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence. The inclusion of Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances, was the biggest surprise in the 26-man squad named by coach Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti announced […]
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Brazil must channel World Cup pressure into motivation: Luiz Henrique
It has been 24 years since football powerhouse Brazil — the most successful nation in World Cup history — lifted the trophy, and forward Luiz Henrique told AFP the team must use that pressure as motivation when the tournament kicks off in June. The winger, who plays for Russia’s Zenit, was a baby when five-time […]
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Datebook: USWNT headed to Brazil in June
The USWNT will face Women’s World Cup 2027 host Brazil on June 6 at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo and June 9 at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza, both World Cup venues. Brazil has hosted the USWNT six times: two games in 1996, two in 1997 and most recently two in 2014. Series record in […]
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Mbappe on target as France shrug off red card to beat Brazil
Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France’s all-time scoring record with the opener in a 2-1 win over Brazil as two of the leading World Cup contenders faced off in a glamour friendly in the United States on Thursday. Mbappe ran through to beat goalkeeper Ederson with a delightful chipped finish to […]
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Soccer America Trivia contest #7
Congratulations to Valerie A. Metzler on being selected randomly as the winner of Soccer America Trivia contest #7. Kudos to James Geluso, Stan Kull, Jose Pierrend, Felipe Quiroga, Dallas Sacher and Steven Torres for also correctly answering all five questions. Trivia contest #71️⃣ Which was the first nation to win the World Cup final in a penalty kick […]
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France and Brazil weigh up World Cup prospects in glamour friendly
Brazil and France will be among the leading contenders for World Cup glory later this year and the two heavyweight nations continue their preparations for the tournament by facing off in a glamour friendly in the United States this week. With less than three months until the big kick-off, the countries ranked fifth and third […]
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Brazil: No Neymar; Endrick returns
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday Neymar is “not 100 percent” fit so will miss two friendlies later this month as youngster Endrick returns to the squad. Santos’ Neymar has not played for Brazil since October 2023 due to a serious knee injury but has played four games for his club since mid-February. The […]