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Mario Zagallo, the World Cup winning player and coach for Brazil, dies at age 92
Read full article: Mario Zagallo, the World Cup winning player and coach for Brazil, dies at age 92Mario Zagallo, who won two World Cups as a player, one as a coach and another as an assistant coach for Brazil, has died.
Bolsonaro seizes on Brazil's soccer glory during election
Read full article: Bolsonaro seizes on Brazil's soccer glory during electionAfter casting his vote for in Brazil’s presidential election in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, incumbent Jair Bolsonaro was hoisting a silver trophy into the air alongside newly crowned soccer champions.
Neymar to travel for World Cup qualifying despite injury
Read full article: Neymar to travel for World Cup qualifying despite injurySAO PAULO – Neymar will come to South America for World Cup qualifying matches despite a groin injury he picked up in a Champions League match for Paris Saint-Germain. Brazil coach Tite called Flamengo striker Pedro for the matches against Venezuela and Uruguay on Nov. 13 and 17, without removing Neymar from the squad. “We will follow his development closely.”PSG coach Thomas Tuchel said last week it would be “impossible” for Neymar to play for Brazil as he recovered from the injury. Brazil has already lost four players for the two clashes, including three due to injury — midfielders Philippe Coutinho and Fabinho, and defender Rodrigo Caio. Brazil and Argentina lead the South American qualifying group with two wins from two matches.