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"My contract is until 2022 and I'll be faithful to it," said Tite on Saturday. (Photo AFP)

Tite dismisses rumors he's set to quit Brazil

Tite gave short shrift to journalists asking about his future ahead of Sunday's final.

07 Jul 2019 4:19 PM

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was involved in a tangle with Chile captain Gary Medel (Photo AP)

Copa America 2019: South America football bosses fire back at Messi jibe

Argentina were angered that Diaz de Vivar refused to consult with the video assistance to check the incident between Messi and Medel.

07 Jul 2019 3:25 PM

Willian's injury is not a serious one, but the recovery time will require the player to miss the final against Peru. (Photo: AP)

Copa America 2019: Willian ruled out of Copa America final due to injury

The Chelsea-attacker suffered a hamstring injury in the semi-final against Argentina.

04 Jul 2019 11:23 AM

Lionel Messi insisted that the level of competition is tougher than some appreciate and pointed to Venezuela holding Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday as proof. (Photo:AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2019: Lionel Messi looks buoyant despite 2-0 loss to Columbia

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi's 57th-minute penalty cancelled out a first-half opener from Paraguay's Richard Sanchez.

21 Jun 2019 12:34 PM

Guerrero rounded the onrushing Lampe and slotted into the empty net. (Photo: AFP)

Copa America 2019: Guerrero, Farfan put Peru on brink of Copa America knock-outs

Farfan earned a free-kick that he then fired high and wide on 20 minutes and at that time Peru had enjoyed 70 per cent possession.

19 Jun 2019 2:58 PM

The Supreme Federal Court (STF), which voted eight to three in favor of the measure, classified homophobia as a crime similar to racism. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil Supreme Court criminalizes homophobia

Acts of racism, and now acts of 'homotransphobia' in Brazil face one to three years in prison or a fine.

14 Jun 2019 12:10 PM

Neymar is embroiled in a rape scandal in which he has been accused of forcing himself on a model. (Photo: Bleacher Report/Twitter)

Neymar rape accusations overshadow Copa America kick-off

Coach Tite insists that Brazil are still in fine fettle ahead of the tournament, which they haven't won since 2007.

13 Jun 2019 10:21 AM

It's 26 years since Argentina last won the Copa America, despite contesting four of the last five finals. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi keen to end his hunt for national trophy

Messi has one of the most impressive trophy hauls in football history but there is a glaring void when it comes to national team accolades.

11 Jun 2019 10:04 AM

Trindade, who says she works as a model, acknowledged that she initially liked Neymar -- full name Neymar da Silva Santos Junior -- and wanted to have sex with him. The football megastar paid for a plane ticket to bring her from Brazil and put her up in a Paris hotel. (Photo:AFP/instagram)

Woman who accussed Neymar of rape gives detailed TV interview

Brazilians for the first time heard from the woman who says that footballer Neymar sexually assaulted her at a Paris hotel.

06 Jun 2019 10:37 AM

Brazil is preparing for the Copa America, a tournament played by South America’s 10 national teams plus Japan and Qatar which kicks off on June 14. (Photo :AP)

‘I believe in Neymar’s innocence’: Fernandinho

"We the players and the backroom staff are going to support him so that it doesn’t have any effect on the field”, said Fernandinho.

03 Jun 2019 1:02 PM

The accusation was the latest blow for the Brazilian, who last month was stripped of the captaincy of the national team (Photo: Bleacher Report/Twitter)

Brazil soccer star Neymar denies alleged rape in Paris

In May, Neymar was banned for three matches by French football authorities for hitting a fan after PSG’s French Cup final loss to Rennes

02 Jun 2019 3:16 PM

This decision by Tite comes after a turbulent end to the season for Neymar at PSG. (Photo: Bleacher Report/Twitter)

Dani Alves replaces Neymar as Brazil skipper for Copa America

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) star player Neymar was announced as the permanent Brazil captain by the coach Tite in September 2018.

28 May 2019 8:50 PM

At least 27 of the victims were in the Antonio Trindade Penal Institute near Manaus. (Photo:AP)

4 Prison clashes in Brazil leave 55 dead: Official

The federal government said it was sending reinforcements to boost security in the state's prisons.

28 May 2019 8:26 AM

Brazil are also among favourites for a tournament they have not won since 2007. (Photo: AFP)

Lucas Moura, Fabinho and Marcelo left out of Brazil squad for Copa America

Brazil host the Copa America between June 14 and July 7, kicking off against Bolivia before facing Venezuela and Peru.

18 May 2019 12:12 PM

'What is a golden shower?' Bolsonaro tweeted on Wednesday, a day after posting the video in which a barely dressed party-goer writhes atop a bus shelter, plays with his behind, and then bends over before another man urinates on his head. (Photo: File)

Man urinating on another in carnival; Brazil President criticised for tweeting video

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sparked shock by tweeting a video showing a man urinate on another during annual street carnival.

07 Mar 2019 11:14 AM

Performers hold flags with an image of slain councilwoman Marielle Franco during the perform of the Mangueira samba school at the Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Rio carnival acquires a political colour

Rio's carnival concluded with a bang, a final night of partying and political protest.

05 Mar 2019 4:32 PM

Neymar is currently recovering from another metatarsal injury in his right foot that he sustained in January. (Photo: AP)

2 injuries, not 1 affected World Cup performance: Neymar

Neymar said a problem in his right ankle was affecting his recovery in Russia, as well as the metatarsal fracture in the same foot.

04 Mar 2019 11:33 AM

The pre-dawn blaze in Rio de Janeiro hit a building that housed youth-category players (Representational Image)

Fire in Brazil kills at least 10 in Flamengo youth football facility: Report

Fire swept through a training facility for Brazil's most popular football club Flamengo.

08 Feb 2019 4:10 PM

The move from Tel Aviv, which will defy Palestinians and most of the world, is the latest controversial announcement by the former army captain, who has wasted no time implementing his hardline conservative agenda since his election win on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Taking cue from US, Brazil's Bolsonaro to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem

'Israel is a sovereign state and we shall duly respect that,' he said. Israel's PM called the plan 'a historic, correct and exciting step'.

02 Nov 2018 3:58 PM

Jair Bolsonaro, waves after voting in the presidential runoff election in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on Sunday, October 28, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Brazil elects far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro as new president

His opponent, leftist candidate Fernando Haddad, said he would fight to 'defend the freedoms of those 45 million people' who voted for him.

29 Oct 2018 11:33 AM

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