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Brazil creates King Pele Day in honor of football icon

Considered by many the greatest footballer of all time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento -- better known as Pele -- won three World Cups with Brazil and scored more than 1,000 goals over his storied career.

Brazil have to hit peak before 2026 World Cup, says coach Dorival Jr

A set of poor results could generate a lot more unwanted pressure for A Seleção.

The goal is to win Copa America: Endrick

"I'm very grateful to God for another opportunity to score for the national team," said Endrick.

Brazil boosted ahead of Copa America after 3-2 win against Mexico

Coach Dorival Junior, who assumed the Brazil job in January, decided to rest first-choice players such as Vinicius Jr, Endrick, Rodrygo and Raphinha. However, the alternative line-up paid off as they took an early lead when Andreas Pereira scored from a Savio pass in the 5th.

Brazil add three players to Copa America squad

Juventus defender Bremer, Atalanta midfielder Ederson and Porto forward Pepe have been added to the squad, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement on Sunday.

Is Brazil still the land of football?

The country of Pele, Garrincha and Ronaldinho, which once wowed the world with its 'samba' style, has not won the World Cup since 2002. Nor has it produced a Ballon d'Or winner since Kaka in 2007.

How Ayrton Senna inspired Brazil’s fourth star

Immediately after winning the final, Dunga and team-mates proudly paraded a banner reading: ‘Senna, we accelerated together, the [fourth title] is ours!’

Pele to Endrick: Five teen talents that lit up Brazil

The five-times World Cup winners are renowned for their "jogo bonito" philosophy and reputation of churning out the world's most talented players, the latest being 17-year-old starlet Endrick who scored against England on Saturday.

Brazil football bosses break silence on 'shameful' Robinho, Alves rape cases

The Brazilian team and national federation had been criticised for their silence concerning the cases of striker Robinho and full-back Alves, both aged 40.

July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024

Brazil creates King Pele Day in honor of football icon

Considered by many the greatest footballer of all time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento -- better known as Pele -- won three World Cups with Brazil and scored more than 1,000 goals over his storied career.

June 18, 2024
June 18, 2024

Brazil have to hit peak before 2026 World Cup, says coach Dorival Jr

A set of poor results could generate a lot more unwanted pressure for A Seleção.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

The goal is to win Copa America: Endrick

"I'm very grateful to God for another opportunity to score for the national team," said Endrick.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

Brazil boosted ahead of Copa America after 3-2 win against Mexico

Coach Dorival Junior, who assumed the Brazil job in January, decided to rest first-choice players such as Vinicius Jr, Endrick, Rodrygo and Raphinha. However, the alternative line-up paid off as they took an early lead when Andreas Pereira scored from a Savio pass in the 5th.

May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024

Brazil add three players to Copa America squad

Juventus defender Bremer, Atalanta midfielder Ederson and Porto forward Pepe have been added to the squad, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement on Sunday.

May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024

Is Brazil still the land of football?

The country of Pele, Garrincha and Ronaldinho, which once wowed the world with its 'samba' style, has not won the World Cup since 2002. Nor has it produced a Ballon d'Or winner since Kaka in 2007.

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024

How Ayrton Senna inspired Brazil’s fourth star

Immediately after winning the final, Dunga and team-mates proudly paraded a banner reading: ‘Senna, we accelerated together, the [fourth title] is ours!’

March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024

Pele to Endrick: Five teen talents that lit up Brazil

The five-times World Cup winners are renowned for their "jogo bonito" philosophy and reputation of churning out the world's most talented players, the latest being 17-year-old starlet Endrick who scored against England on Saturday.

March 23, 2024
March 23, 2024

Brazil football bosses break silence on 'shameful' Robinho, Alves rape cases

The Brazilian team and national federation had been criticised for their silence concerning the cases of striker Robinho and full-back Alves, both aged 40.

December 11, 2023
December 11, 2023

'No one can even touch the feet of Pele': Endrick

"I just want to be Endrick. I want to show them who Endrick is," he told AFP in an interview at an event with a new sponsor in Sao Paulo.