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Carlo Ancelotti appointed Brazil head coach

Carlo Ancelotti appointed Brazil head coach

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Carlo Ancelotti will become Brazil manager after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Monday.

Brazil sack coach Dorival after Argentina thrashing

Brazil sack coach Dorival after Argentina thrashing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Brazil have sacked head coach Dorival Jr, the country's football confederation (CBF) said on Friday, after the five-times World champions were thrashed 4-1 away to fierce rivals Argentina in a humiliating qualifying loss in Buenos Aires.

Check out the new CBF Stunner

Check out the new CBF Stunner

Rediff.com26 May 2009

The launch is part of the company's strategy to increase its sales in the Indian two-wheeler market. The new version of its 125 cc sports bike -- CBF Stunner -- priced at Rs 64,630 (ex-showroom, Delhi) -- will be equipped with PGM-FI (programme fuel injection) technology which gives more power, HMSI said. It will be available in the market by the first week of June, it added.

Honda launches 125 CC CBF Stunner

Honda launches 125 CC CBF Stunner

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Addressing a press conference before the launch of the bike, Deepak said Bhopal provides huge opportunity for expansion and the company is looking forward to introduce and promote its range of products in the city. With increased choices now available in the market, he said Indian youth today were actively on a look out for brands that have a high 'style and attitude' quotient.

FC Goa coach Zico's FIFA bid gets lukewarm backing from CBF

FC Goa coach Zico's FIFA bid gets lukewarm backing from CBF

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Zico has been promised the backing of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for his bid to run for the FIFA presidency if he can show he has the support of four other federations.

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Dorival Junior led Flamengo to the Copa Libertadores title and the Brazilian Cup in 2022 before joining Sao Paulo.

Ancelotti extends stay at Real Madrid

Ancelotti extends stay at Real Madrid

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

His contract was due to expire in 2024, and this extension ends speculation that Ancelotti would take over as manager of Brazil.

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The agreement follows the racist insults 22-year-old Vinicius suffered in a LaLiga match at Valencia

Neymar to undergo surgery; sidelined for several months

Neymar to undergo surgery; sidelined for several months

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Brazil forward Neymar will be sidelined for several months as he requires surgery after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee.

Will Ancelotti stay at Real Madrid beyond 2026?

Will Ancelotti stay at Real Madrid beyond 2026?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The 64-year-old has been at Real Madrid since 2021, having previously managed the club from 2013 to 2015.

No manager yet, Brazil's older players will need to step up!

No manager yet, Brazil's older players will need to step up!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Brazil's older players will have to step up to lead the team as they continue without a full time manager, defender Danilo said on Friday.

Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92

Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

His Brazilian fans loved him for his idiosyncratic personality and unapologetic nationalism. He liked to say he was born with victory at his side and was rarely shy to challenge those who said his teams were too defensive.

Coronavirus: Neymar, Alisson among others aid poor

Coronavirus: Neymar, Alisson among others aid poor

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The Brazilian football federation, (CBF) along with the country's footballers have raised $463,787 and the money will go to three organisations working in Brazil's densely-populated favelas.

Brazil announces equal pay for men's and women's national teams

Brazil announces equal pay for men's and women's national teams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'There is no more gender difference, the CBF is treating men and women equally.'

Brazil's Ronaldo is not an Argentina fan

Brazil's Ronaldo is not an Argentina fan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

"To say I'll be happy for Argentina (if they win), that will not be true, it would be a lie, I will not be a hypocrite," Ronaldo said in an interview with the Spanish daily Marca.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr to head of FIFA's anti-racism committee

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr to head of FIFA's anti-racism committee

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'An act of racism is a criminal act... From now on, FIFA will take legal actions with local authorities too, we will join complaints filed in local justice.'

Gabriel Jesus, Alex Teles injuries end their WC run

Gabriel Jesus, Alex Teles injuries end their WC run

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Starting full-backs Danilo and Alex Sandro have been sidelined by injuries suffered earlier in the competition and their availability is still unclear for Monday.

Brazil's soccer star Marta tests positive for COVID-19

Brazil's soccer star Marta tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Brazil's six-time world player of the year Marta has tested positive for COVID-19, the country's soccer governing body (CBF) said on Saturday.

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday.

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 triumph

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 triumph

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The 1970 Brazil side, led by Pele and featuring names such as Gerson, Tostao, Rivelino and Carlos Alberto, is frequently rated the greatest team of all time. They won all seven of their matches in Mexico, culminating with a 4-1 over Italy in the final at the Aztec stadium. The life-size statue of Pele, dressed in the strip worn by the 1970 team, bore a close resemblance to the former Santos and New York Cosmos striker, unlike many of the statues of famous footballers unveiled recently around the globe.

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

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Controversy surrounds appointment of Brazil coach Tite. Here's why...

Controversy surrounds appointment of Brazil coach Tite. Here's why...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Corinthians manager Tite has accepted an offer to coach Brazil but his appointment was met with fury at his former club, who accused the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) of underhand tactics and unethical behaviour.

Soon...Brazil to resume soccer matches

Soon...Brazil to resume soccer matches

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Soccer was one example of a sector in the economy that could reopen relatively quickly, and that the government is in talks with clubs and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) about the timing.

Neymar operation successful says Brazil confederation

Neymar operation successful says Brazil confederation

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Brazil's Paris St Germain forward Neymar has had a successful operation

Football's 'Eternal great' Pele passes away

Football's 'Eternal great' Pele passes away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele, the legendary Brazilian soccer player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died on Thursday at the age of 82.

Coach Dunga fired after Brazil's ouster from Copa America

Coach Dunga fired after Brazil's ouster from Copa America

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Brazil fired Dunga as coach on Tuesday, the national football confederation said, two days after his side failed to get past the group stages of the Centenary Copa America.

Brazil won't appeal Neymar's four-game suspension

Brazil won't appeal Neymar's four-game suspension

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Brazil have decided not to appeal against the four-game ban that will keep Neymar out of the Copa America but the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) hit out at CONMEBOL for their harsh treatment of the forward.

Thigh injury rules Julio Cesar out of Brazil friendly

Thigh injury rules Julio Cesar out of Brazil friendly

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar travelled back to his club Inter Milan on Sunday nursing a bruised thigh that has put him out of the upcoming friendly against Mexico, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) said.

Injured Kaka out of Brazil's Copa America squad

Injured Kaka out of Brazil's Copa America squad

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Kaka has dropped out of the Brazil squad for the Centenary Copa America due to injury and will be replaced by Paulo Henrique Ganso, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.

FIFA arrests spur Brazil to probe soccer corruption

FIFA arrests spur Brazil to probe soccer corruption

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Brazilian police began investigating allegations of corruption in its soccer industry on Thursday, prompted by the arrests of top officials at world soccer body FIFA in a US bribery probe.

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Nike Inc and some other big international companies face a grilling over their powerful role in Brazilian soccer.

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

Scolari to be named Brazil coach: source

Scolari to be named Brazil coach: source

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Luiz Felipe Scolari is set to be named as the new coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil on Thursday, a source close to Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.

Dunga takes over Brazil's Olympic team

Dunga takes over Brazil's Olympic team

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Brazil have appointed national team coach Dunga as manager of their Olympic soccer squad.

Parreira resigns as Brazil coach

Parreira resigns as Brazil coach

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Scolari fired as Brazil manager, newspaper reports

Scolari fired as Brazil manager, newspaper reports

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Brazil have sacked manager Luiz Felipe Scolari just hours after the end of a home World Cup in which they suffered two of their worst defeats in the tournament's history, one of Brazil's leading newspapers reported on Monday.

World Cup updates: Brazil complain to FIFA; Iran's Chesmi ruled out

World Cup updates: Brazil complain to FIFA; Iran's Chesmi ruled out

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has asked FIFA why the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was not used to review two key decisions they believe hindered their side during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland.

Ronaldo to play farewell Brazil match in June

Ronaldo to play farewell Brazil match in June

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Ronaldo will play a farewell match with Brazil in June to mark the end of a career in which he won two World Cup winners medals, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.

Brazil sack Dunga as coach

Brazil sack Dunga as coach

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Brazil coach Dunga and his entire coaching staff have been sacked after the team's quarter-final exit from the World Cup.

Julio Cesar to miss first Brazil match in 2 years

Julio Cesar to miss first Brazil match in 2 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar will miss his first Brazil match for two years when he sits out Monday's friendly against Tanzania.