Brazilian football great Pele was discharged from hospital Thursday after two weeks of chemotherapy for a colon tumor, announced the Sao Paulo hospital that treated him.... more »
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo said on Saturday that he was buying Cruzeiro, the club where he made his professional debut, but which has been languishing in Brazil's Serie B for two seasons.... more »
Dusan Vlahovic added two more goals to his rapidly growing tally for Fiorentina in Saturday's 4-0 Serie A win over Salernitana which continues an encouraging season for the Tuscans.... more »
Green body paint is all the rage at the stadium, where legions of fans chant his name -- there's a superhero in the house at new Brazilian champions Atletico Mineiro: the real-life incredible Hulk.... more »
A second division Brazilian footballer was arrested and is due to be charged with attempted murder after knocking a referee unconscious during a match, various sources revealed on Tuesday.... more »
Brazilian football legend Pele was released from a month-long hospital stay Thursday after having surgery for a colon tumor, but will continue undergoing chemotherapy, his medical team said.... more »
Former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea striker Diego Costa has signed for Brazilian league leaders Atletico Mineiro, the Belo Horizonte-based club announced on Sunday.... more »
Marseille confirmed the arrival of Brazilian midfielder Gerson on a five-year contract three weeks after announcing an agreement with his club Flamengo.... more »
Brazil's football confederation (CBF) has decided to put the brakes on the managing merry-go-round by limiting clubs' ability to sack their coach.... more »
Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro triggered controversy Friday by naming Alexi "Cuca" Stival as their new coach, despite his conviction for sexually assaulting a minor 34 years ago.... more »
Former Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda apologised for a disappointing spell at Brazil's Botafogo as he bowed out ahead of a reported move to Europe.... more »
Brazilian champions Flamengo appointed former national team goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni as the club's new coach on Tuesday following the sacking of Domenec Torrent, a long-time assistant to Pep Guardiola.... more »
Reigning Brazilian and South American champions Flamengo said Monday they had sacked coach Domenec Torrent, after the long-time assistant to Pep Guardiola capped a lukewarm start with two humiliating defeats in a row.... more »
Santos and veteran international striker Robinho said Friday they had agreed to part ways amid pressure brought to bear on the Brazilian soccer team over his conviction in Italy of having raped a young woman in 2013 when he played for Milan.... more »
A court issued an injunction Saturday suspending an upcoming Brazilian league match after at least 19 players and the coach at top club Flamengo tested positive for coronavirus.... more »
Brazil's top soccer clubs are turning to DJs to pump up the volume to support their players and help mask the eerie silence of coronavirus-era empty stadiums.... more »
Freshly infused with cash from energy drink giant Red Bull, Brazilian club Bragantino are seeking to follow in the footsteps of the beverage brand's most famous franchise, Champions League semi-finalists Leipzig.... more »
Brazil great Ronaldinho could be freed on August 24 following five months detention in Paraguay over a forged passport, judicial sources told AFP on Monday.... more »
Domenec Torrent, a long-time assistant to Pep Guardiola, announced on Friday that he had signed with reigning Brazilian and South American champions Flamengo.... more »
Flamengo won a record 36th Rio state championship with a 1-0 win in the second leg of the final against Fluminense, whom they had beaten 2-1 in the first leg.... more »
