Tag: Brazil

  • Ronaldo considers return to football

    Ronaldo considers return to football

    Former Brazil striker Ronaldo is toying with a return to football after purchasing 10% of Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Ronaldo was unveiled earlier this week as a new member of the Striker’s ownership group and has now taken a role with the United States’ second division National American Soccer League side. Whilst the 38-year-old retired from…

  • Ballon D’Or trio announced

    Ballon D’Or trio announced

    The final shortlist for the Ballon D’or award has been announced. The previous shortlist, which featured 23 players, only one of whom was British, was  cut down to the remaining three by a committee of football experts from both FIFA and France Football. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer are the final selections to…

  • Cruzeiro win Brazilian Serie A title

    Cruzeiro win Brazilian Serie A title

    Cruzeiro have clinched their second consecutive Brazilian Serie A title with a 2-1 victory over Goias. Everton Ribeiro struck the winner at the Mineirao stadium Sunday after Samuel had cancelled out Ricardo Goulart’s opener as Cruzeiro secured the championship with two matches to spare. Cruzeiro will be hoping for a Brazilian domestic double on Wednesday,…

  • Thiago Silva angry with Brazil captain Neymar

    Thiago Silva angry with Brazil captain Neymar

    Thiago Silva has been left angered at Neymar after losing the captaincy armband for Brazil. Paris Saint Germain central defender Silva captained his side at the World Cup but lost the armband following the 7-1 defeat to Germany and 3-0 defeat to Netherlands in the semi-final and third-place play-off respectively. Barcelona forward Neymar has since…

  • Neymar happier than ever with Brazil form

    Neymar happier than ever with Brazil form

    Neymar has spoken about his happiness over his recent form for the Brazilian national side after his two goals against Turkey on Wednesday evening. The national team skipper scored the opener and the last goal against Turkey in Istanbul to take his goals tally to 42 in just 59 games for his country. The former…

  • Khedira to Chelsea or Arsenal? Real Madrid identify replacement

    Khedira to Chelsea or Arsenal? Real Madrid identify replacement

    Real Madrid have identified Lucas Silva as a potential replacement for Sami Khedira, who continues to be linked with a move away from the Bernabeu. The 21-year-old Brazilian has established himself as a valuable asset to Cruzeiro over the past year, and is regarded as one of the best young talents in the country. He…

  • Neymar nets four as Brazil beat Japan

    Neymar nets four as Brazil beat Japan

    Brazilian forward Neymar scored all four goals in his country’s 4-0 win over Japan on Tuesday. New Brazil boss Dunga had guided his country to a three-match winning streak after their dismal World Cup elimination and the friendly against Japan turned out to be no different as Barcelona forward Neymar scored all four goals. The…

  • Neymar insists ‘no problem’ with tough tackling Mascherano

    Neymar insists ‘no problem’ with tough tackling Mascherano

    Neymar insists he and Javier Mascherano remain close friends, despite a fierce battle between the two in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Argentina on Saturday. Diego Tardelli stole the show with his brace in Saturday’s Gillette Superclasico de las Americas at the Bird’s Nest Stadium, giving new boss Dunga his third straight win. The contest saw…

  • Maicon’s international career is ‘over’

    Maicon’s international career is ‘over’

      Brazil star Maicon’s international career is over according to his representative Antonio Caliendo, following his sacking from the national team last week. The former Manchester City player was told to leave the Brazil squad due to an “internal problem” and it is highly unlikely that the 33-year-old will represent his country again. Maicon, has…

  • Mourinho convinces Abramovich to buy £30m defender

    Mourinho convinces Abramovich to buy £30m defender

    Chelsea are on the verge of making a £30million bid for Roma defender Mehdi Benatia, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the cash-rich west London outfit have performed a transfer U-turn, having declared in public that their incoming business was complete upon purchasing midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona.…