Brazilian Football

Impact newcomer Bacary Sagna could get first taste of MLS against Fire

Newcomer Bacary Sagna is not expected to be in the starting 11 for the Impact against the Chicago Fire Saturday night at Saputo Stadium (7:30 p.m., …

Neymar, Coutinho Lead Brazil's Squad for USA Friendlies; Gabriel Jesus, Marcelo Out

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Brazil coach Tite has left striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Marcelo out of his squad for two friendlies next month in the …

Ronaldinho's son to join Cruzeiro youth team

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 17 (IANS) The son of retired football great Ronaldinho has begun training with the youth academy of Brazilian Serie A club …

South America preview: Can São Paulo stay ahead of Flamengo in Brazil?

São Paulo is trying to claim its first Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title in a decade. Flamengo is right behind them at the midpoint of this year’s …

Brazil usher in new era as Tite preps Selecao for next summer's Copa America

Brazil coach Tite confessed that after his country's World Cup elimination he went for his daily walk along the Rio de Janeiro beach "at 6 in the …

Botafogo beat Nacional in Copa Sudamericana tie

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 17 (IANS) Brazilian football club Botafogo advanced to the round of 16 to face Bahia after defeating the Paraguayan Nacional 2-0 …

Ronaldinho's talented son Joao Mendes joins Brazilian side Cruzeiro... but tried to 'HIDE identity' during trial

Ronaldinho's son attempted to hide his identity during his trial with Brazilian side Cruzerio.<p>The Brazilian icon's son, Joao Mendes, is just 13 but …

A classic Brazilian No.8 made in Italy, Jorginho carries on the family business

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho reflects on his footballing heritage and discusses his playing style in an interview with Chelsea magazine<p>In my home country of Brazil, it is not unusual to see children leave their parents’ home at an early age to pursue dreams of playing professional football. This may …

World Cup winner Lahm to head Euro 2024 if German bid wins

BERLIN – World Cup winner Philipp Lahm will head the Euro 2024 organisation if the German bid wins the nod next month to host the continental …

Santiago to host 2019 Copa libertadores final

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Chilean capital Santiago has been chosen as the host city for next year's Copa libertadores final, South American …

FK VDV Ryazan lead Russia Women's Championship 15th August 2018

FK VDV Ryazan lead Russia Women’s Championship 15th August 2018<p><b>Results of the 9th round of the Women’s Championship of Russia 2018</b><p>Zvezda Perm 2 – 1 …

Vasco da Gama sack coach Jorginho

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Former Bayern Munich and Brazil international full-back Jorginho has been sacked as coach of Vasco da Gama after just …

Peru striker Guerrero set for key role at Internacional

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Former Argentina forward Andres D'Alessandro has hailed the arrival of Paolo Guerrero at Internacional, saying his new …

5 footballers with the most number of trophies (all-time)

​Barcelona v Sevilla - Spanish Copa del Rey FinalSuccess is not an easy thing in football and given the competitive nature of the game, it needs a …

The evolution of a craque - Meet Everton, the Gremio star catching Brazil coach Tite's eye

The in-form 22-year-old is among a host of new faces hoping for a maiden international call-up for the Brasil Global Tour in September<p><b>ANALYSIS - Raisa Simplicio & Rupert Fryer</b><p>On Friday coach Brazil coach Tite will sit down at CBF headquarters to announce his first squad since World Cup 2018, ahead …

Sports: On air highlights

Monday TVRadio<p>Baseball<p>Marlins at Braves 10:30 a.m. <b>MLB</b><p>Mets at Yankees 4 p.m. <b>ESPN</b><p>Diamondbacks at Rangers 5 p.m. <b>MLB</b><p><b>Giants</b> at Dodgers 7 p.m. <b>KNTV</b> …

Soccer: Brazil's Ronaldo expects to be out of hospital by Monday

IBIZA (Reuters) - Former Brazil and Real Madrid great Ronaldo Nazario said on Sunday he is recovering from flu in an Ibiza hospital and expects to be discharged on Monday.<p>"Friends, I had a strong bout of flu in Ibiza and had to be taken to hospital on Friday but everything is ok," the 41-year-old …

Soccer: Peru's Guerrero signs for Internacional of Porto Alegre

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Peru striker Paolo Guerrero has signed a three-year deal with Internacional, the Brazilian club said on Sunday.<p>Guerrero, who captained Peru in their qualification campaign for the Russia World Cup, joined the Porto Alegre side after three years with Flamengo.<p>The 34-year old, …

Copa Sudamericana offering a chance at silverware for CONMEBOL's smaller nations

Jonathan Requena, left, played for Temuco in their win over San Lorenzo despite questions over his eligibility. The Copa Libertadores, South …

Piteå IF lead the Sweden Damallsvenskan 12th August 2018

Erika and Cristiane sign for Paris Saint-Germain The women’s team of Paris Saint-Germain reported on Tuesday two international arrivals...<p>Madeleine …

Pep Guardiola left baffled by Douglas Luiz work permit decision

<b>Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been forced to send Douglas Luiz on loan again after the 20-year-old’s work permit was denied by the</b> …

How to stream, watch soccer: TV listings for Premier League, La Liga, Champions League and more

Here are the upcoming games on TV<p>Here are the listings for world soccer matches in the United States in the coming days.<p>Matches from the Premier …

Guerrero bids farewell to Flamengo as Internacional move nears

Internacional is expected to snap up Paolo Guerrero after his contract was not renewed by Flamengo.

The Heat: European football season kicks off

A short off-season that saw France bring home the World Cup now ends as players hit the pitch for their clubs across Europe.<p>Football is the most …

Corinthians rejects striker after reaction to assault case

Brazilian champion Corinthians has decided against signing a 19-year-old striker accused of assaulting a former girlfriend after supporters flooded …

Pedro Fonseca - 2018 Men's Soccer Roster - University of Louisville

<b>High School/Club:</b> Played three seasons for F.C. Golden State Force in the PDL… Helped team win National Championship in 2016 and Western Conference …

Copa Libertadores Review: Boca, Cruzeiro and Colo Colo draw first blood

Ramon Abila and Mauro Zarate were on target in the first half as Boca Juniors defeated Libertad 2-0 in Buenos Aires.

Blues sign Brazilian Bernard - Brazilian football journalist Austin Miller tells all about Everton's new signing.

Cruzeiro beat Flamengo in Copa libertadores Round-of-16

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) Cruzeiro beat Flamengo 2-0 in their Copa libertadores Round-of-16 first leg match at the Maracana here.<p>The visitors …

Gilberto Silva guides Fred in dealing with grandeur at Manchester United

Towards the beginning of his last season at Shakhtar Donetsk, Fred decided it was time for him to seek a new challenge after five years in Ukraine. He already had one dream: to play in the Premier League.<p>When he shared this goal with his entourage, someone recommended starting English classes …