BRAZIL legend Pele is set to leave hospital as he continues his recovery from an operation to remove a tumour from his colon. The three-time World Cup winner, 80, underwent surgery at the beginning of September after a tumour was discovered during tests. Pele is heading home after surgery and two spells in intensive care Credit: Instagram @iamkelynascimento According to Estado de Sao Paulo vi...Full Story »

BRAZIL striker Hulk has announced that his NIECE is pregnant with his fourth child. The 35-year-old confirmed Camila Angelo was expecting in an Instagram post which included footage of the couple kissing each other. Brazilian footballer Hulk is expecting his fourth child - and first - with wife Camila AngeloCredit: Instagram @hulkparaiba Brazilian star Hulk started dating the 32-year-old - ni...Full Story »

The three-time Brazil World Cup winner also cracked a new joke about being ready to play football again in his first social media post since his hospital move. Pele has provided a positive health update Credit: AFP The 80-year-old, who remains at the Alberto Enstein Hospital in Sao Paulo after going under the knife, posted a smiling selfie photo of him with his fists clenched in a victory si...Full Story »

The ex-Chelsea and PSG centre-back 34, has been without a club since his Arsenal deal ran out in June. Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz is poised to join Flamengo Credit: Getty And Fabrizio Romano is among those reporting that the free agent has got his wish of returning to Brazil. It's understood Luiz has accepted a contract with home country giants Flamengo until December 2022. ...Full Story »

Neymar has said he doesn't get the respect he deserves from the Brazilian media and fans after becoming his country's all-time leading scorer in World Cup qualifying games. The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored his 69th goal in his 113th appearance for Brazil in Thurday's 2-0 win over Peru. Neymar overtook Zico and Romario to become Brazil's all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifying with 12...Full Story »

Leeds could be without Raphinha for Sunday’s home game against Liverpool if FIFA’s five-day rule is imposed after the Brazilian winger failed to report for international duty.Deadline-day signing Daniel James is available for his debut and Stuart Dallas is in contention after withdrawing from Northern Ireland’s squad last week for personal reasons.Junior Firpo and Mateusz Klich...Full Story »

David Luiz has been available to sign on a free transfer since Arsenal let him go in the summer, and reports suggest a move back to his native Brazil is on the cards David Luiz is reportedly set to return to Brazil after being released by Arsenal this summer, turning down the chance to join Marseille. Luiz is a free agent right now following his Gunners exit back in July, with Mikel Arteta cho...Full Story »

The likes of Alisson Becker, Fabinho, Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Jesus, Ederson and Fred will be unavailable for their Premier League clubs this weekend Premier League teams including Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United will be without a host of star players this weekend after the row between English clubs and the Brazilian Football Association escalated dramatically. FIF...Full Story »

Italy have broken the record for consecutive men's internationals unbeaten after their goalless draw at Switzerland made it 36 games since their last defeat. Chelsea midfielder Jorginho had a chance to win the game late on but saw his penalty saved. The European champions matched the the previous 35-match mark jointly held by Brazil (1993-96) and Spain (2007-09), when the Azzurri drew 1-1 wi...Full Story »

Brazil's World Cup qualifier with Argentina erupted into chaos after ANVISA personnel and Brazilian Federal Police invaded the pitch and stopped the match to detain four Premier League players, who allegedly lied about completing quarantine upon entry to the country. The storm has been brewing for the past few days with Tottenham duo Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero plus Aston Villa pair E...Full Story »

The two nations meet in the Superclasico de las Americas for the first time since the Copa America final and La Albiceleste's star man should feature Lionel Messi came through Argentina's Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier against Venezuela unscathed after an injury scare, coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed ahead of his side's clash with Brazil on Sunday. The two nations meet for the first time sinc...Full Story »

NEYMAR has hit back at criticism he looks 'out of shape' by revealing he has just been wearing a bigger shirt. The Brazilian, 29, has played just over an hour of Paris Saint-Germain's first four Ligue 1 games of the season - missing around 300 minutes of action. Neymar played the full 90 minutes for Brazil against Chile with fans focused on his physique Mauricio Pochettino opted to take him o...Full Story »

Heard the one about the Irish GAA player who played keepie uppie with Ronaldinho after landing an invite to his Brazilian home? No? Thought not. This is the remarkable story of Brosna gaelic footballer Paul Walsh, who has gone viral on social media after he was pictured chilling out with the Barcelona and Brazil legend at his home in Rio de Janeiro. The 2002 World Cup winner (that's Ronaldinh...Full Story »

Richarlison was one of several Brazil players to comment on Argentina's exit. Brazil players mocked Argentina's national football team following their elimination from the Olympic Games. Argentina needed to beat Spain to progress to the quarterfinals of the competition but drew 1-1 on Wednesday to finish third in Group C. Defending Olympic champion Brazil had beaten Saudi Arabia 3-1 earlier ...Full Story »

The Albiceleste didn't qualify for the knockout stages The Brazil players tease Argentina after the Albiceleste's elimination from Tokyo Olympics. Argentina's football team didn't make it through the group stage at the Tokyo Olympics, much to the delight of Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, who posted a picture on social media to tease the Albiceleste players. Finishing third in Group C behind ...Full Story »

Angel Di Maria came up with the vital goal, but nobody did more to drive the Albiceleste to glory than their veteran captainFinally, the day arrived, and in the most thrilling of circumstances. Lionel Messi finally banished the memories of years of international despair as his Argentina team downed Brazil 1-0 to take the Copa America title in the Selecao's own backyard. And having played ev...Full Story »

Neymar has hit out at Brazilians who are backing Argentina to win Saturday's Copa America final at the Maracana because they support Lionel Messi. Brazil supporters have lacked interest in this year's tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the nation and last-minute changes which saw Brazil host the Copa after CONMEBOL announced Argentina and Colombia would no longer stage the event. Brazi...Full Story »

Paraguay legend Jose Luis Chilavert hit out at Conmebol and warned Argentina that the referee of the Copa America final Esteban Ostojich could favour Brazil. Chilavert expressed his opinion on Ostojich and hinted that Lionel Messi will have to overcome both the Selecao and Conmebol in the final that will take place at 02:00 CEST on Sunday at the Maracana. "Messi's team and his teammates have...Full Story »

The tournament is once more in doubt Luiz Fux, president of Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) has accepted the request of Minister Carmen Lucia to preside over the cancellation of the Copa America in the country. The tournament was moved from Colombia and Argentina due to political unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic, but Brazil is also under significant strain due to coronavirus and the 2021 Copa A...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar was left limping after being slide tackled by a fan while getting off a bus with the Brazil national side - with one managing to rip the shoe off his foot Paris Saint-Germain megastar Neymar was left limping after an unfortunate incident getting off the Brazilian team coach on Friday. Brazil players were met by their adoring fans on Friday as they arrived at ...Full Story »