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Brazil, Ecuador book World Cup berths, Uruguay on brink
Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America on Tuesday with a lackluster 1-0 home victory over Paraguay, the first win of Carlo Ancelotti's reign.
Five challenges Ancelotti faces as Brazil reign kicks off
After a warm welcome to Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, the Selecao's first foreign coach in more than 50 years, is on a mission to fix a stuttering team and win back fans which starts on Thursday against Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier.
Zico warns Japan players not to follow Brazilians into transfer trap
Zico was instrumental in Japan's development as a football nation and has warned that players are moving to Europe too young, citing his native Brazil as a cautionary tale.
Ancelotti pledges to make struggling Brazil 'champions again'
Carlo Ancelotti on Monday ruled injury-plagued Neymar out from Brazil's line-up for upcoming World Cup qualifiers and vowed to lead the team to a sixth title on his first day as Selecao coach.
Ancelotti in Brazil on mission to restore Selecao's lost glory
Days after bidding an emotional farewell to Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti on Monday takes up his new post as Brazil manager, with a mission to restore the lost glory of the five-time World Cup winners.
How Ronaldo's La Liga ownership foray turned sour in Valladolid
Seven years after taking over Real Valladolid, Brazil great Ronaldo's venture into La Liga's boardrooms has ended in fiasco with three relegations and a fan revolt against their absentee president.
China, EU suspend Brazil chicken imports over bird flu
China and the European Union have suspended imports of chicken meat from Brazil, the world鈥檚 biggest exporter of the commodity, after an outbreak of bird flu on a farm in the South American country, officials said Friday...
Huge crowds at final farewell for Uruguay鈥檚 Mujica
Brazil鈥檚 Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva joined tens of thousands of Uruguayans who said a final farewell to iconic former president Jose 鈥楶epe鈥� Mujica on Thursday.
Lula says Brazil has 'capable' coaches, reacting to Ancelotti hire
Brazil doesn't need foreigners to coach its national football team, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday following the appointment of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti to head the Selecao.
Departing Ancelotti has 'no problem' with Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he 鈥榟as no problem鈥� with Real Madrid ahead of his departure from the club at the end of the season to take over the Brazil national team.
Three reasons Ancelotti can succeed with Brazil
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will take the reins of the Brazil national team on May 26, aiming to lead the team to World Cup glory next year for the first time since 2002. Previous coach Dorival Junior was sacked in March after a 4-1 thumping by rivals Argentina in qualifying. Here, AFP Sport considers three reasons he could prove successful with the record five-time world champions:
Ancelotti to take over as Brazil coach
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will leave the club at the end of the season to take charge of the Brazil national team, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced Monday.
Ancelotti agrees Brazil deal: reports
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, several Spanish media outlets reported Monday.
Brazil ex-president Mello jailed for corruption
Brazil鈥檚 former president Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested and taken to prison Friday to begin serving a nearly nine-year sentence for corruption and money laundering, the latest former leader to face jail time.
Brazil鈥檚 ex-president Mello arrested for corruption
Brazil鈥檚 former president Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested Friday, a federal police source told AFP, after a top court upheld his nearly nine-year sentence on corruption and money laundering charges.
Bolsonaro whips up Sao Paulo protest over coup charges
Brazil鈥檚 former president Jair Bolsonaro rallied thousands of people Sunday to a demonstration in Sao Paulo against charges levied by the Supreme Court that he plotted a coup...
Arsenal defender Gabriel out for rest of the season
Arsenal have suffered a major setback ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel was ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil coach after Argentina humiliation
Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football announced.
Dani Alves rape conviction annulled
A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves鈥� rape conviction, citing insufficient evidence.
Argentina rout Brazil to cap World Cup qualification party
Argentina celebrated their 2026 World Cup qualification with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
Brazil football federation president re-elected after Ronaldo pull-out
The Brazilian football federation unanimously returned Ednaldo Rodrigues to the role of president on Monday, confirming his re-election as the sole candidate after star ex-striker Ronaldo had already pulled out of the race.
Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami's victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday.
Injured Neymar out of Brazil World Cup qualifiers
Brazil star Neymar was on Friday ruled out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a thigh injury scuppered his recall to the national team.
Neymar back for Brazil after 16-month absence for World Cup qualifiers
Neymar was on Thursday recalled by coach Dorival Junior to the Brazil team after almost a year and a half out injured for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.
12 university students dead in Brazil bus crash
Twelve university students died and 21 were injured in a collision between a bus and a truck in Brazil鈥檚 state of Sao Paulo, officials said Friday....
Neymar on target for Santos with first goal since 2023
Neymar scored for the first time in over 14 months on Sunday with his first goal for Santos since his return to his boyhood club at the start of the month.
Real Madrid great Marcelo announces retirement
Former Real Madrid left-back Marcelo announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday after a trophy-laden career.
Neymar, eyeing 2026 World Cup, announces return to Brazil's Santos
Neymar announced Thursday he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal.
Santos president tells Neymar it's 'time to come home'
Santos' president told Brazilian superstar Neymar it was 鈥榯ime to return to (his) people鈥� in a video published on social media on Tuesday.