Houston, June 30 (IANS) Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner in the final minute of the stoppage time as five-time champions Brazil overcame a fighting Japan for a last-gasp 2-1 win and advance to the pre-quarterfinals with a thrilling comeback in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Houston Stadium in Houston on Monday.The Round of 32 clash looked set for extra time as both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time and the start of six minutes of added time. But Martinelli had other ideas as …
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Philadelphia, June 19 (IANS) Matheus Cunha struck twice as Brazil responded emphatically to criticism following their opening-game draw with Morocco, cruising to a comfortable victory over Haiti in Philadelphia and moving to the top of Group C on goal difference at the Philadelphia Stadium.The win also confirmed Haiti as the first team to be eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a second straight defeat. Brazil, meanwhile, looked far sharper and more fluid under Carlo Ancelotti, with Cun…
New Jersey, June 14 (IANS) Head coach Carlo Ancelotti refused to criticise his players after Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their World Cup Group C opener on Saturday, saying, “You can’t expect the team to be perfect from the get-go.” The five-time world champion looked out of sorts in the first half hour in New Jersey as Morocco took the lead through an Ismael Saibari strike.Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior equalised in the 32nd minute, and Brazil had several chances to score …
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick scored in each half as Brazil stepped up its World Cup preparations with a 2-1 win over Egypt.Newcastle United captain Guimaraes opened the scoring by dispossessing Mohanad Lasheen on the edge of the 18-yard box and calmly slotting his shot into the far corner.The African side equalized through Mostafa Ziko, who intercepted Marquinhos’ errant back pass and swept a low effort past goalkeeper Alisson Becker.Endrick, who replaced Igor Thiago at h…
Mexico City, June 4 (IANS) Five-time champions Brazil headlines Group C as it seeks a sixth World Cup title, with Morocco aiming to build on its historic run in Qatar and Scotland and Haiti making long-awaited returns. The group will be played entirely in the United States, with Brazil carrying the weight of expectation and its three rivals looking to seize a rare opportunity on the global stage. BrazilBrazil enters the World Cup after an unconvincing qualifying campaign and a change of manager….
Madrid, May 26 (IANS) Real Madrid’s presidential election has placed an unexpected pause on preparations for the 2026-27 season, with current president Florentino Perez facing a challenge from businessman Enrique Riquelme for control of one of world football’s most powerful clubs.Perez’s decision to call elections just 16 months after returning unopposed appeared designed to tighten his grip on the club, but the move has instead opened the door to scrutiny from club members frustrated by a secon…
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…
Madrid, March 18 (IANS) Real Betis need to overturn a 1-0 first-leg defeat to Greek side Panathinaikos on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Europa League. The Spanish side Celta Vigo will also have some work to do in the competition.Vicente Taborda’s 88th-minute penalty gave the Greek side the edge in Athens a week ago, leaving Betis with work to do at the Estadio de la Cartuja.Both teams finished last week’s match with 10 men, with Anass Zaroury sent off for Panathinaikos just before t…
Madrid, March 13 (IANS) Celta Vigo and Olympique Lyonnais drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie at Balaidos Stadium.Celta took the lead in the 24th minute through Javi Rueda, who took advantage of an excellent assist from Williot Swedberg to guide the ball home.The home side was content to sit deep and concede possession to its rival, which went close on a couple of occasions, with Endrick firing a powerful shot into the side netting.Celta were reduced to 10 men in the 54t…
Madrid, Dec 24 (IANS) As La Liga prepares for the 2026 winter transfer window starting on January 2, Spanish giants Real Madrid and French club Lyon have agreed a deal for Brazilian striker Endrick to spend the second half of the season on loan with the Ligue 1 club, both sides announcedLyon will pay Real Madrid around one million euros (1.18 million U.S. dollars) for the loan, which does not include an option to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign.The 19-year-old joined Real Madr…