Rio de Janeiro, May 15 (IANS) Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as manager of Brazil’s national team until 2030, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.The 66-year-old Italian took over as Brazil’s head coach in May 2025 and secured the team’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which begins next month in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In total, he has been in charge for ten matches, with five wins, two draws, and three losses.“I arrived in Brazil a year ago….
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Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), March 21 (IANS) Corinthians goalkeeper Hugo Souza has been drafted into Brazil’s squad for FIFA World Cup warm-up friendlies against France and Croatia in the United States, the South American country’s football confederation said on Friday.The 27-year-old replaces Liverpool’s Alisson Becker, who suffered an unspecified injury in the English club’s 4-0 home win over Galatasaray in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie on Wednesday.Souza, who began…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Following his clear and understandable statements regarding his next journey, Neymar has made an announcement about the potential to conclude his successful football career in 2026.The 34-year-old, who renewed his contract with his boyhood club Santos last month, said he is taking things year by year and did not rule out retirement at the end of the calendar year. Neymar returned to Santos in January 2025 and played a key role in helping the team stay in Brazil’s top f…
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 3 (IANS) Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said he is close to finalising his squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup, but left the door open for adjustments.With much of the European season still to be played, Ancelotti said there was time for players to push late claims for selection.”It is not closed,” the Italian said at an event in Rio de Janeiro. “I have said before that Brazil is lucky to have many good players. The list is not closed, but we are close to the final list. The…