Brazilian club Botafogo were hit with a three-window transfer ban by FIFA on Wednesday over a debt linked to the signing of Argentina international Thiago Almada from Atlanta United.
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Flamengo beats Palmeiras 1-0 to win Copa Libertadores
Flamengo claimed its fourth South American title.
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1950 World Cup Flashback: Five names you should know
Brazil was a natural choice to host the World Cup after the tournament’s World War II-forced hiatus.
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North Korea heavy favorite to win fourth Under-17 Women’s World Cup championship
The Under-17 Women’s World Cup, now an annual tournament, has moved to the Rabat Olympic Stadium, built in nine months and opened in May, for the final stages.
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Brazil exits U-20 World Cup without a win
Five-time champion Brazil lost to Spain 1-0 at the Under-20 Men’s World Cup and finished last in its group.
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NWSL: Expansion Legacy pays record fee to land Amanda Gutierres
Boston Legacy FC, the 2026 NWSL expansion team, has acquired Brazilian forward Amanda Gutierres from Palmeiras.
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Mexico rallies to tie Brazil in U-20 Men’s World Cup opener
Seattle Sounders midfield star Obed Vargas started for Mexico in its 2-2 tie with Brazil to open play at the Under-20 World Cup in Chile.
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World Cup 2026 qualifying: Brazil without Neymar and Vinicius as Paqueta back
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti did not recall Neymar and spared Vinicius Junior for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia next month with Lucas Paqueta returning to the national team.
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Brazil nixes red World Cup 2026 jersey amid political outcry
The head of Brazil’s football federation on Tuesday said he had scrapped the much-derided idea of the national team wearing red — the color associated with the ruling leftist party — in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place months ahead of elections. The controversy emerged back in April in a press leak that […]
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NWSL players shine as Brazil beats Colombia in epic final
Brazil won its fifth straight Copa America Femenina with a 5-4 shootout win over Colombia after the final ended 4-4.