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Grow, sell, repeat: How Brazil is feeding Europe and the Premier League with young talent
9 months ago

Grow, sell, repeat: How Brazil is feeding Europe and the Premier League with young talent

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Vinicius Jr, 23, is thriving at Real Madrid …

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Who is Dorival Junior - the new Brazil football team coach
11 months, 1 week ago

Who is Dorival Junior - the new Brazil football team coach

Firstpost  

The Brazilian Football Confederation appointed former Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior as the new manager of the men’s national team, taking over the five-time World Cup winners after a string of poor results. Under Fernando Diniz, Brazil had racked up three straight losses in World Cup qualifiers, including a humiliating 1-0 loss at home to arch-rivals Argentina in November. Brazil …

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FIFA rules out sanctions against Brazil after CBF chief Rodrigues returns
11 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA rules out sanctions against Brazil after CBF chief Rodrigues returns

The Hindu  

World soccer’s governing body has ruled out sanctions against Brazil following the return of the country’s FA president Ednaldo Rodrigues, who was removed by a court in Rio last month, FIFA’s director of legal affairs Emilio Garcia said on Monday. But Federal Supreme Court minister Gilmar Mendes last week ordered Rodrigues’ return to office claiming that his dismissal by the …

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Brazilian President Silva declares national mourning for Brazil football great Zagallo
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazilian President Silva declares national mourning for Brazil football great Zagallo

Hindustan Times  

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared three days of national mourning Saturday for four-time World Cup-winning football legend Mario Zagallo, a day after his death at age 92. Former Brazilian player and coach Mario Jorge Lobo Zagallo poses for a picture next to a statue representing him during a ceremony in his tribute in Rio de Janeiro Zagallo, …

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Mario Zagallo, Brazil’s World Cup winning player and coach, dies at age 92
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mario Zagallo, Brazil’s World Cup winning player and coach, dies at age 92

The Hindu  

Mario Zagallo, who won two World Cups as a player, one as a coach and another as an assistant coach for Brazil, has died. Brazilian football confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues said in a statement in the early hours of Saturday confirming Zagallo's death that Zagallo “is one of the biggest legends” of the sport. “We love the national team so …

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Mario Zagallo, the World Cup winning player and coach for Brazil, dies at age 92
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mario Zagallo, the World Cup winning player and coach for Brazil, dies at age 92

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Mario Zagallo, who won two World Cups as a player, one as a coach and another as an assistant coach for Brazil, has died. Brazilian soccer confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues said in a statement in the early hours of Saturday confirming Zagallo’s death that Zagallo “is one of the biggest legends” of the sport. “We love …

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Ancelotti set to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America
1 year, 5 months ago

Ancelotti set to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America

The Hindu  

Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach Brazil's national team the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation said on July 4. Ancelotti had said the Real job would be his last after almost 30 years as a coach, but one of the most glamorous and challenging jobs in …

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Carlo Ancelotti set to become Brazil coach: CBF
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti set to become Brazil coach: CBF

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach Brazil’s national team, the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Tuesday. “His style is similar to the coach who will assume the role at the Copa America, Ancelotti.” The prize football-mad Brazil will want one of the most successful …

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Carlo Ancelotti to manage Brazil from 2024 Copa America: CBF
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti to manage Brazil from 2024 Copa America: CBF

Firstpost  

Carlo Ancelotti has a season remaining on his contract with Real and will take over Brazil in time for the Copa America Real Madrid’s Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach Brazil’s national team the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Tuesday. “His style is similar to the …

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Brazilian football icon Pele leaves an unparalleled legacy
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazilian football icon Pele leaves an unparalleled legacy

Al Jazeera  

During his two-decade career, Brazilian footballer became the world’s first truly global sporting superstar. “Don’t cry, Dad,” he said, “I’ll win the World Cup for you.” Young Edson would grow up to become Pele, arguably the greatest footballer to ever play the sport, who died Thursday aged 82. Early days Born in the southeastern Brazilian city of Tres Coracoes to …

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Former Brazil football coach Scolari retires from management
2 years, 1 month ago

Former Brazil football coach Scolari retires from management

The Hindu  

Former Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who guided it to victory at the 2002 World Cup, announced his retirement from management on Sunday. Scolari, who took over at Brazilian Serie A side Athletico Paranaense earlier May, made the announcement after it won 3-0 against Botafogo on Sunday in its last clash of the 2022 season, to finish sixth in the …

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Brazilian football team players injured by explosion on bus
2 years, 9 months ago

Brazilian football team players injured by explosion on bus

The Hindu  

Brazilian football club Bahia said at least three of its players were injured by a homemade explosive that detonated inside the team's bus Thursday on its way to a match it later won. Local media reports say Bahia fans are among the suspects, in what seemed to be an attempt to intimidate players to deliver better results. READ | Bahia …

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How homophobia made number 24 taboo in Brazilian football
2 years, 10 months ago

How homophobia made number 24 taboo in Brazilian football

Firstpost  

In the Brazilian men’s first division, just four of the 20 teams currently have number 24s. But there’s definitely a taboo,” said Bernardo Gonzales, an LGBTI activist and player for trans men’s futsal team Sport Club T Mosqueteiros in Sao Paulo. “Footballers would rather use another number, because they don’t want anyone questioning their masculinity,” he told AFP. The comment …

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Argentina's Covid chaos Q&A: Who is to blame for the scenes in the World Cup qualifier in Brazil?
3 years, 3 months ago

Argentina's Covid chaos Q&A: Who is to blame for the scenes in the World Cup qualifier in Brazil?

Daily Mail  

One of the most fabled and fiery fixtures in the international footballing calendar descended into farce on Sunday night. Brazil's World Cup qualifying clash with Argentina was abandoned after just nine minutes at the Corinthians Arena after Brazilian health officials stopped the game due to the participation of three Premier League-based Argentina players in the match. Health authorities stormed the …

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Brazil's men’s football team to face action for not wearing official kit on podium
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Brazil's men’s football team to face action for not wearing official kit on podium

Firstpost  

The committee released a statement on Sunday condemning attitude of the players and the Brazilian football confederation after the team beat Spain in the final to win gold. The Brazilian Olympic Committee will take action against its men’s football national team after the players refused to wear the nation’s official Olympic uniform during the medal ceremony at the Tokyo Games …

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Brazilian football legend Zico runs Olympic Torch Relay in Ibaraki
3 years, 5 months ago

Brazilian football legend Zico runs Olympic Torch Relay in Ibaraki

The Hindu  

The Olympic Torch Relay kicked off its leg in Ibaraki Prefecture on Sunday as Brazilian football legend Zico ran as one of the last torchbearers in Kashima city. As the former Brazil national team member, Zico went to three FIFA World Cups and was part of the 1982 squad -- widely considered as one of the best teams in the …

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