Tag: Brazil
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Brazilian forward becoming fed-up at Arsenal
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli is unsettled at Emirates. The young Brazilian has battled for minutes so far this season, despite being fully fit. The Mirror says he is starting to get frustrated with the limited playing time. Martinelli has gradually fallen in the pecking order since Mikel Arteta took over as manager. This season, he…
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Brazil call up 8 EPL players for World Cup qualifiers
Brazil have called up eight England-based players for October’s triple-header of South American 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This has come amid hopes of a resolution to a stand-off with English Premier League (EPL) clubs. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Friday that the 30-man squad has Manchester City pair Gabriel Jesus and Ederson,…
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Pele to leave intensive care this week, daughter says
Pele will be moved out of intensive care in the coming days as the Brazil footballing great continues his recovery from surgery, his daughter Kely Nascimento has said. The 80-year-old, who is the only male player to win three World Cups, has been in the Alberto Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo. He has been there…
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8 Brazilian players banned from playing in EPL
Eight Brazil players are set to be missing from Premier League games at the weekend after the Brazilian federation invoked a FIFA rule that will temporarily suspend them. According to Goal, FIFA has informed clubs that the controversial ‘five-day rule’ will be imposed by the Brazilian FA, preventing eight players from five clubs from featuring…
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Brazil, Argentina face FIFA disciplinary probe over suspended match
World football governing body FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings involving both the Brazilian and Argentinian football associations following the suspension of Sunday’s 2022 World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo. The match was called off amid extraordinary scenes as officials, believed to be from Brazil’s health authority, stormed on to the pitch in Sao Paulo shortly…
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I could make Premier League return – David Luiz
Brazilian player David Luiz admits he’s not yet found a new club. The released Arsenal defender has seen an offer from Olympique Marseille fall through and remains a free agent. He told the Daily Mail: “It will be the same as before – a club with ambition. “The offers made so far have not touched…
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Brazil clinch successive Olympic men’s football gold medal
Malcom showed his strength in extra-time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Spain and a second straight Olympic men’s football gold medal on Saturday. The Zenit St Petersburg player shrugged off defender Jesus Vallejo too easily and slotted home in the 108th minute, in spite of the best efforts of goalkeeper Unai Simon. Brazil,…
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Tokyo 2020: Brazil set up Olympics final with Spain
Brazil reached back-to-back men’s Olympic football finals following a penalty shootout victory over Mexico. The defending champions won 4-1 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes in Kashima. Brazil goalkeeper Santos saved from Eduardo Aguirre in the shootout before Johan Vasquez hit the post with Mexico’s second penalty. They will play Spain in Saturday’s gold…
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Ex-Man Utd coach accused of hating Brazilian players
Former Manchester United defender, Rafael, has claimed Louis van Gaal asked him to leave the club because he “hates” Brazilian players. In the past, Rafael described Van Gaal as “one of the worst” coaches he has ever worked with. The season before Van Gaal took over, the 31-year-old had been a fairly regular starter at…
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Argentina beat Brazil for Copa America, Messi wins first title
Argentina ended their 28-year title drought on Saturday when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil for a record-equalling 15th Copa America. The victory was a particular triumph for Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, who picked up his first ever title in a blue and white shirt after more than a…