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Neymar gives Brazil Copa America injury scare

Rio de Janeiro, May 29 (Xinhua/UNI) Neymar sent a scare through Brazil's national team camp when he left a training session early with a knee problem.

FIFA upholds life ban on Brazilian Football Confederation president Del Nero

Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (Xinhua): FIFA's appeal committee has upheld a life ban on former Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Marco Polo Del Nero for corruption, the sport's global governing body said on Monday.

Dani Alves replaces Neymar as Brazil captain for Copa America

Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (Xinhua): Veteran full-back Dani Alves will captain Brazil during the Copa America, replacing his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Monday.

Career stopped after last World Cup: Gabriel Jesus

Rio De Janerio, Mar 20 (Xinhua): Brazil and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has admitted that his career "stopped" following last summer's World Cup, but says he is growing in confidence and ready to recapture his best form.

Former Brazil boss Scolari named as Palmeiras coach

Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IBNS): Brazilian club Palmeiras on Friday said it has appointed former Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari as its coach.

Following FIFA World Cup stint, Costa Rica international Johnny Acosta to join Kolkata's East Bengal football club

Kolkata, July 11 (IBNS): Costa Rican defender Johnny Acosta Zamora, who played three group stage matches in ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia, has signed for Kolkata based football club East Bengal, officials said on Wednesday.

Brazil lose to Belgium, crash out of FIFA World Cup 2018

Kazan, July 6 (IBNS): Five-time world champions Brazil crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by losing to Belgium in the quarter-final match at Kazan Arena here on Friday.

FIFA World Cup quarter-final battle begins today with double-header

Nizhny Novgorod/Kazan, Jul 6 (IBNS): The quarter-final battle of the FIFA World Cup 2018 will begin on Friday with a double-header.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil thrash Mexico to reach quarter-final

Samara, Jul 2 (IBNS): Brazil reached the quarter-final stage of FIFA World Cup 2018 by thrashing Mexico at the Samara Arena Stadium here on Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil to face Mexico in pre-quarterfinal match today

Samara, Jul 2 (IBNS): Five-time world champions Brazil will come out to play against Mexico in the pre-quarterfinal match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Samara Arena Stadium here on Monday.

Brazil outplay Serbia to enter knockout stage of FIFA World Cup

Moscow, Jun 27 (IBNS): Five-time world champions Brazil comfortably reached the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by defeating Serbia in their final Group E match at the Spartak Stadium here on Wednesday.

Late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar help Brazil beat Costa Rica in World Cup thriller

St. Petersburg, June 22 (IBNS):   Late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar helped Brazil beat Costa Rica in a crucial group stage of the World Cup here on Friday.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil eye on first win against Costa Rica

Saint Petersburg, Jun 22 (IBNS): After failing to clinch a win in the opening match against Switzerland, Brazil will look to get the taste of their first victory in the FIFA World Cup 2018 against Costa Rica at the Saint Petersburg Stadium here on Friday.

Brazil held 1-1 by Switzerland in WC clash

Rostov, June 18 (IBNS): Brazil failed to win their opening World Cup match as a spirited  Switzerland managed to earn a valuable draw here on Sunday.

Barcelona agree to terms to sign Brazilian footballer Arthur Melo

Barcelona, Mar 11 (IBNS): Football club FC Barcelona and the Brazilian club Gremio de Porto Alegre have reached an agreement on a purchase option for the player Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo.