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Brazil interested in roping Zinedine Zidane as coach
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Brazil interested in roping Zinedine Zidane as coach

Brazil are currently without a coach as Tite stepped down from the role following the national team's quarterfinal exit to Croatia in the FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil's early exit a shock for fans in Kolkata but they hail rise of underdogs Morocco
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil's early exit a shock for fans in Kolkata but they hail rise of underdogs Morocco

The buzzing Fakir Chakraborty Lane, which came to be known as 'World Cup-er goli (World Cup lane)', in the northern fringes of the city now wears a forlorn look after the shock exit of Brazil in the quarterfinals.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil's Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles ruled out of tournament due to injuries
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil's Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles ruled out of tournament due to injuries

Brazil said both Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles underwent tests on Saturday morning that "confirmed their injuries and the impossibility of them recovering for the rest of the World Cup in Qatar".

FIFA World Cup: Brazil set to rest key players against Cameroon ahead of knockout stage
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil set to rest key players against Cameroon ahead of knockout stage

Brazil meet Cameroon at the Lusail Stadium needing just a draw to secure top spot in Group G after starting their campaign with wins over Serbia and Switzerland.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil's Neymar ruled out of final group game against Cameroon
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil's Neymar ruled out of final group game against Cameroon

Neymar missed Monday's 1-0 win over Switzerland after coming off with a sprained ankle in his side's opening 2-0 victory in Qatar against Serbia.

FIFA World Cup: Neymar joins Brazil, has first practice ahead of tournament
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FIFA World Cup: Neymar joins Brazil, has first practice ahead of tournament

Brazil have begun their World Cup preparations in Turin, Italy, where they will stay until heading to Qatar on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup, Group G Preview: Serbia and Swiss set to fight it out in group behind Brazil
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FIFA World Cup, Group G Preview: Serbia and Swiss set to fight it out in group behind Brazil

Brazil are the favourites going into the FIFA World Cup and will be expected to negotiate Group G without too many problems

FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil leave out Roberto Firmino from final squad; Dani Alves included
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil leave out Roberto Firmino from final squad; Dani Alves included

Neymar spearheads Brazil's attack while the 26-man squad announced by Tite also features a group of young forwards including Vinicius Jr., Gabriel Martinelli and Rodrygo.

Brazil coach Tite to step down after World Cup in Qatar
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Brazil coach Tite to step down after World Cup in Qatar

The 60-year-old Tite didn't disclose what he will do after the World Cup.

'Historic': Twitter reacts after India's Manisha Kalyan scores against Brazil
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'Historic': Twitter reacts after India's Manisha Kalyan scores against Brazil

Manisha equalised for India after Debora Oliveira had put the 2007 World Cup runners-up in the lead in the very first minute of the match.

Brazil superstar Neymar says next year’s FIFA World Cup could be last of his career
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Brazil superstar Neymar says next year’s FIFA World Cup could be last of his career

The comments by the 29-year-old striker were made in the documentary Neymar & The Line Of Kings produced by DAZN. An excerpt was published on the channel's Twitter feed on Sunday.

Pele's daughter Kely Nascimento says football legend will leave hospital and recover at home
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Pele's daughter Kely Nascimento says football legend will leave hospital and recover at home

The 80-year-old Pele removed a tumour from his colon on 4 September and spent days in intensive care after the surgery.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Brazil call up eight Premier League players despite concerns over COVID-19 quarantine
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Brazil call up eight Premier League players despite concerns over COVID-19 quarantine

Tite has called up eight English Premier League players, including the seven whose clubs stopped them travelling to the last rounds of matches in September due to a potential COVID quarantine.

Pele ready to leave ICU after undergoing surgery to remove tumor, says daughter
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Pele ready to leave ICU after undergoing surgery to remove tumor, says daughter

The suspected tumor was detected during routine tests, according to the hospital, where Pele has been undergoing treatment since 31 August.

Premier League: Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea's Brazilian stars face possible five-day ban
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Premier League: Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea's Brazilian stars face possible five-day ban

The Brazilian football association (CBF) confirmed that it had asked global governing body FIFA to invoke regulations that bar players for five days after an international break if they are not released by their clubs

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Argentina cruise past 10-man Venezuela, depleted Brazil stay perfect
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Argentina cruise past 10-man Venezuela, depleted Brazil stay perfect

Argentina travel to Brazil on Sunday in a repeat of July's Copa America final, which they won 1-0 to end a 28-year wait for a major trophy.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Richarlison fires Brazil into quarter-finals with win over Saudi Arabia; Germany knocked out
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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Richarlison fires Brazil into quarter-finals with win over Saudi Arabia; Germany knocked out

Reigning champions Brazil, who won gold for the first time on home soil in Rio de Janeiro five years ago, finished top of Group D and will face Egypt in the last eight on Saturday.

Copa America: Emotional Neymar counts down to Pele's goalscoring record for Brazil
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Copa America: Emotional Neymar counts down to Pele's goalscoring record for Brazil

Official statistics from FIFA, football's international governing body, put Pelé in No 1 spot for Brazil with 77 goals. Neymar has 68 after he netted the Seleção's second against Peru.

Copa America 2021: Neymar inspires Brazil to cruise past Peru in perfect start
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Copa America 2021: Neymar inspires Brazil to cruise past Peru in perfect start

It was a ninth straight win for the Selecao who top Group B with a perfect six points from two games, while Peru fell to the bottom.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Superstar Neymar won't be part of Brazilian football team at Games
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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Superstar Neymar won't be part of Brazilian football team at Games

While veteran Daniel Alves did make the Brazil squad announced on Thursday, Neymar's PSG teammate Marquinhos, who also landed a gold medal in Rio five years ago, is another name excluded.