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Brazil icon Romario, 58, plans surprise comeback
Brazil legend Romario has registered himself as a player for America Football Club, where he also serves as club president.
Brazil
Soccer
Despite producing world class talent, why isn't the Brazilian league reaching its potential?
Brazil's soccer calendar is jam-packed, leaving many questions as to how to improve the league as club and state interests clash.
Dani Alves
Soccer
Alves returns €150k legal fees to Neymar's dad
Former Brazil international Dani Alves has returned €150,000 to the father of Neymar Jr. which was given to him to help with his defence against a sexual assault charge, for which he was later convicted.
Dani Alves
Soccer
Court rejects appeal to overturn bail for Alves
A Barcelona court on Wednesday rejected an appeal to overturn bail that was granted to former Brazil footballer Dani Alves.
Neymar
Soccer
Why Santos are in turmoil, and how Neymar could help spark their revival
Santos, a storied club in Brazil, were relegated for the first time in its history last season and now face turmoil. Could Neymar help rescue them?
soccer transfers
The top South Americans who could make big summer transfers to Europe
Ahead of the Copa América, here are six South American players who could move this summer after they impressed during the international break.
Endrick
Soccer
Is Endrick the top young talent to watch in 2024/25?
Rodrigo Faez analyses Endrick's spot at number 20 on ESPN FC's 39 best male players under 21.
Richarlison
Soccer
Ange praises Richarlison for depression honesty
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has praised striker Richarlison for speaking publicly about his battles with depression and being open about his mental health issues.
Dani Alves
Soccer
Alves reports for weekly Barcelona court visit
Former Brazil footballer Dani Alves on Thursday checked in at a Barcelona court for his mandated weekly visit.
Soccer
Barça's Yamal gets Bernabéu ovation in Brazil draw
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal was given a standing ovation by the Bernabéu crowd as Spain drew 3-3 with Brazil on Tuesday.
Richarlison
Soccer
Richarlison discusses his depression after 2022 World Cup and how therapy helped
Spurs and Brazil striker Richarlison talks exclusively to ESPN Brazil about his mental health after the World Cup in Qatar and how going to therapy has helped him.
Brazil
Soccer
The Endrick and Paquetá show: What we learned about Brazil this week
From Endrick making a splash to Lucas Paquetá turning in a masterclass, what did we learn from Brazil's friendlies ahead of the Copa América?
Richarlison
Soccer
Richarlison had dark thoughts after World Cup
Brazil and Tottenham forward Richarlison said he suffered troubling thoughts and was ready to "give up" when battling depression following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Soccer
Spain coach: Whistles for Morata 'hurt my soul'
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said it "hurt his soul" to hear a section of the crowd at the Bernabeu stadium whistle at Álvaro Morata during Tuesday's friendly draw against Brazil.
Soccer
What to make of Spain's and Brazil's 3-3 draw?
Luis Garcia analyses the high-scoring 3-3 draw between Spain and Brazil.
Soccer
Yamal, Endrick star in thrilling Brazil-Spain draw
Brazil's Lucas Paqueta scored a penalty deep in added time to rescue a fortunate 3-3 draw with Spain in an ill-tempered friendly at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Tuesday.
Soccer
Vinícius to captain Brazil in Spain anti-racism game
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior has chosen Vinícius Júnior to lead the team at the Real Madrid forward's Bernabéu stadium.
News
Flamengo striker 'Gabigol' gets 2-year doping ban
Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa was suspended for two years on Monday following a doping fraud investigation.
Brazil
Soccer
Vinicius Junior emotional responding to questions on racism
Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior breaks down in tears at a press conference as he describes the feeling of playing while facing racist abuse.
Spanish LALIGA
Vinícius in tears: Racism takes joy out of playing
Brazil's Vinícius Júnior broke down in tears in Monday's news conference as he admitted he has "less will to play" because of the racist abuse he has suffered in Spain.
Soccer
Spain boss: Pressure on Endrick, 17, is 'too much'
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has said he hopes the weight of expectations being carried by Brazil prodigy Endrick do not become too much for the Real Madrid-bound player.
Dani Alves
Soccer
Dani Alves released after posting €1m bail
Dani Alves is due to be released from prison after making the €1 million bail payment required as he awaits the result of an appeal to his rape conviction, court officials confirmed on Monday.
Soccer
Southgate happy with 'good experiment' vs. Brazil
Gareth Southgate reflects on England's 1-0 loss to Brazil.
Soccer
Brazil teen Endrick emotional after historic goal
Brazil's 17-year-old prodigy Endrick admitted he was almost overcome by emotion after he became the youngest men's player to score an international goal at Wembley.
International Friendly
Can England use wake-up call from Brazil to improve for Euro 2024?
Despite the talent that England boast, defeat against Brazil raised the lingering question of whether the Three Lions can step up when it matters most.
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