Rio de Janeiro, June 10 (IANS) Brazil forward Luiz Henrique said he looks in the mirror every day and tells himself he will score the goal that clinches a sixth World Cup trophy for the South American team.While the 25-year-old is not assured of a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting lineup, he said he visualizes the fairytale moment constantly as part of his mental preparation for the tournament, reports Xinhua.”I don’t know who the opponent will be, but I know how my goal in the final will happ…
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New Jersey, June 9 (IANS) Injured Brazil forward Neymar is making “good progress” in his bid to be fit for the FIFA World Cup starting this week, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said. The CBF issued the update after Neymar underwent an MRI scan to assess his recovery from a grade two calf strain in his right leg. It said the 34-year-old’s recuperation was “within the expected parameters”, adding that he would continue receiving treatment as part of a tailored program.The CBF did not s…
Washington, June 8, (IANS) The US Department of Justice has launched proceedings to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalised Americans accused of concealing crimes or lying during the immigration process, including an Indian-origin businessman convicted in a visa fraud case.The Justice Department said Monday that the denaturalisation actions, filed in federal courts across the country, target individuals accused of offences ranging from sexual abuse of minors and healthcare fraud to money launde…
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….
Bogota, June 2 (IANS) Colombia continued its preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Costa Rica in an international friendly at El Campin Stadium on Tuesday. Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz was the star of the evening, scoring one goal and providing an assist as Colombia produced an impressive performance in front of their home fans ahead of the tournament, which begins on June 11.Defender Davinson Sanchez gave Colombia an early advantage when he rose highest t…
Rio de Janeiro, May 19 (IANS) Neymar was named in Brazil’s squad on Monday for next month’s FIFA World Cup, ending an absence of more than two and a half years from the national team.The Santos star was one of the last names read out by manager Carlo Ancelotti, ending a selection debate that has dominated Brazil’s media in recent weeks, reported Xinhua.”We chose Neymar not because we think he will be a good backup, but because he can add to the team with his qualities,” Ancelotti told a news con…
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….
United Nations, May 14 (IANS) UN humanitarians have reported an alarming escalation of armed violence since Sunday in a neighbourhood in Haiti’s Port-au-Prince metropolitan area.The violence in Cite Soleil has forced more than 5,300 people to flee their homes. More than half of them have sought shelter in 12 sites, while many others are being hosted by already overstretched communities, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Wednesday (local time), citing figur…
Washington, March 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held calls with counterparts in India, Canada, and Kenya focusing on Iran, the Middle East crisis, and broader security coordination, his spokesperson said.Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, and Kenyan President William Ruto, as Washington intensified diplomatic outreach on Iran and regional stability.In their call, the two leaders discussed the evolving situation in…
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…