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Cafu says 2026 World Cup is coming at the 'perfect moment' for Brazil

Brazil's two-time World Cup winner Cafu said on Monday he believes this year's tournament is the perfect time for the five-time champions to take back the crown for the first time for 24 years.

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Lyon star Endrick fancies chances against PSG: 'We've already beaten other favourites'

Brazilian forward Endrick told AFP that he believes his Lyon side can spring a surprise when they take on French and European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

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Brazilian basketball legend Oscar Schmidt dies after being hospitalised in ‌Sao Paulo

Brazilian great Oscar Schmidt ⁠has died at age 68, his press office said ‌on Friday without providing details about ‌the cause of his ‌death. Schmidt had been hospitalised in ‌the Sao Paulo metropolitan area ‌after feeling ill, his press office said in a previous ‌statement.

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Sporting greats inspiring Barcelona's Lamine Yamal ahead of Atletico Madrid second leg

Barcelona's teenage winger Lamine Yamal said Monday he was taking inspiration from basketball great LeBron James and Brazilian footballer Neymar to try and inspire a Champions League comeback against Atletico Madrid.

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Brazil boss Ancelotti insists Neymar is 'on the right track' towards World Cup call-up

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has left open the possibility of Neymar ⁠earning a place in his 26‑man squad for this year’s World Cup, saying the forward has ‌two months to prove he has the required qualities.

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Chelsea aiming to take control of transfer race for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo

Murillo is attracting strong interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool, with sources indicating the Brazilian will be open to a major summer transfer.

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Corinthians appoint former Brazil interim coach Diniz after sacking Dorival

Corinthians have appointed former ⁠Brazil interim coach Fernando Diniz after sacking Dorival ‌Junior amid an eight-match winless ‌run in all ‌competitions, the Brazilian club ‌said late on Monday.

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Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar retires at 34 with heart problem

Former Brazil international Oscar has been forced to retire at the age of 34 with cardiac issues, his club Sao Paulo confirmed on Saturday.

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Corinthians' Allan shown red card for crotch gesture in match against Fluminense

Corinthians midfielder Allan Rodrigues ⁠de Souza was sent off for making an ‌obscene gesture towards an opponent ‌during a Brazilian ‌Serie A match, as ‌the VAR intervened after the ‌referee did not see him grabbing his crotch.

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Brazil score twice late on to see off Croatia in international friendly

Brazil ended Croatia’s nine-game unbeaten run (W8, D1) with a late 3-1 win at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando in a friendly.

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EXCLUSIVE: Brazil forward Luiz Henrique on 'father figure' Ancelotti and his Arsenal dream

In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, Brazilian national team forward Luiz Henrique spoke about his relationship with coach Carlo Ancelotti, looking forward to the World Cup and his dreams of playing for Arsenal.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ederson on Brazil's World Cup hopes and the difference between Pep and Ancelotti

Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson spoke exclusively to Flashscore about Carlo Ancelotti's Selecao's preparations for the World Cup. Between the friendlies against France and Croatia, the goalkeeper analysed the team's current form and said he was confident of winning the World Cup.

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Vini Jr. in doubt for Croatia friendly after missing training as Brazil's injuries mount

Vinicius Junior did not take part in Brazil’s training session on Saturday and is now a doubt for the match against Croatia on Tuesday. The Real Madrid star sat out due to muscle fatigue.

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Raphinha set to miss Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final after injury with Brazil

Barcelona will be without winger Raphinha for their Champions League quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid in April after the Brazilian was diagnosed with a hamstring injury on Friday.

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Carlo Ancelotti shrugs off Neymar chants after Brazil suffer defeat to France

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti played down fans' chants for Neymar, who ⁠was not selected for the squad, after their 2‑1 defeat to France in a warm‑up game ‌in Boston on Thursday, saying the focus should remain on the ‌players involved.

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Mbappe and Ekitike on target as France beat Brazil in Boston friendly

France continued their preparations for this summer’s FIFA World Cup (WC) with a 2-1 win against Brazil in a repeat of a 1998 final, extending Les Bleus’ unbeaten run to eight games (W7, D1).

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Vinicius Jr keen to take Real Madrid success to Brazil ahead of World Cup

Vinicius Jr said on Wednesday he feels happier and more confident ⁠than ever and is determined to bring the same success he has enjoyed at Real Madrid ‌to the Brazilian national team as preparations intensify for the ‌World Cup.

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Arsenal star Gabriel withdraws from Brazil squad after picking up knee injury

Arsenal defender Gabriel has withdrawn from the Brazil squad this week after suffering a knee injury.

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William Saliba ruled out of France squad, Maxence Lacroix receives call-up

Defender William Saliba has been ruled ⁠out of France's squad due to injury ahead of this ‌month’s friendlies against Brazil and Colombia, with ‌Maxence Lacroix called up to ‌replace him, the country's football ‌federation (FFF) said on Sunday.

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Vinicius Junior fires in brace as Real overcome rivals Atletico in five-goal thriller

Vinicius Junior scored twice to give Real Madrid a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Bernabéu, as the Brazilian forward finally ended his LaLiga goal drought against Los Blancos’ city rivals at the 13th time of asking.

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Bezzecchi dominates MotoGP Brazil for fourth straight victory

Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi cruised to victory at the MotoGP Brazilian Grand ⁠Prix on Sunday for his fourth consecutive Grand Prix win and now leads the championship standings.

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Randal Kolo Muani included in France squad ahead of Brazil & Colombia friendlies

Randal Kolo Muani was handed another ⁠opportunity to stake his claim for a World Cup place after Didier Deschamps ‌named the forward in an expanded 27-man France squad ‌for this month’s friendlies against Brazil ‌and Colombia.

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EXCLUSIVE: Former Ajax ace Lassina Traoré on 'second home' Ukraine, the war & Arda Turan

He sings the national anthem, knows the local dishes and reassures the new Brazilian recruits about the war in Ukraine... With just a few months to go before the end of his contract with Shakhtar, and after spending 5 years there, former Ajax striker Lassina Traoré reflects on his unique bond with Ukraine, the country he calls his 'second home'.

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The Philippines and North Korea qualify for women's World Cup after Asian Cup wins

The Philippines and North Korea ⁠secured their spots at next year's Women's World ‌Cup in Brazil after emerging ‌victorious in the Asian ‌Cup play-offs on Thursday.