Brazil Football

Copa America 2021: Brazil fans not really in mood for tournament despite team reaching final

The pandemic, the last-minute hosting, some unimpressive matches, and the fact that the most popular broadcaster is not showing Copa America have cut down the fans' interest.

Copa America 2021: Brazil players agree to play in tournament despite concerns

Brazilian national side criticised CONMEBOL's decision to switch Copa America to Brazil from Argentina amid a surge in COVID-19 infections.

Brazil to host Copa America after co-hosts Argentina and Colombia stripped of rights due to rising COVID-19 cases, street protests

CONMEBOL said on Twitter that the tournament is confirmed to take place between 13 June and 10 July. Brazil are the defending champions, winning the competition in 2019 as hosts.

Neymar calls Nike's sexual assault claims an 'absurd lie', says he wasn't given chance to defend himself

The statement came a day after Nike said it had ended its sponsorship deal with Neymar over the alleged 2016 incident — which was reported to the company in 2018 — and his failure to cooperate with its internal investigation.

International Friendlies: Brazil beat South Korea to end six-match victory-less run

Philippe Coutinho scored one goal and helped set up another as Brazil beat South Korea 3-0 in a friendly on Tuesday to give the five-time world champion its first win in six games.

Neymar set to return for Brazil vs Colombia friendly in Miami, says coach Tite

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has not played since suffering an ankle injury in a friendly against Qatar in June which ruled him out of the Copa America.

Brazil prosecutors ask judge to drop rape case against Neymar citing lack of evidence against Paris Saint-Germain star

Prosecutors in Brazil said on Thursday they agree with a police finding that there is not enough evidence to prove rape allegations against Neymar and have asked a judge to close the case.

Copa America 2019: Brazil coach Tite strives to find right balance as uninspiring hosts aim to beat Peru in final

Brazil failed to ignite at this Copa America. They haven’t conceded a single goal, a testimony to their defensive solidity, but the team hasn’t played attractive football either.

Copa America 2019: Argentina crash out but have a future to build on; Brazil still not getting the right balance

Copa America finally came to life with Brazil's 2-0 win over Argentina in the semi-finals. Despite the defeat, Argentina can take heart from progress made, something that cannot be said for Brazil.

Copa America 2019: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero will have to sweat to score against Brazil, says Jesus

Striker Jesus reckons Argentina will have it tough to breach the Brazilian defence which has not conceded a goal in four matches at the Copa America