News for 'Team Brazil'

Basketball great Marques dies at 87

Basketball great Marques dies at 87

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

"Corinthians joins his family, friends and fans in this time of mourning for Brazilian sport," the club posted on X.

Indian men close in on Kho Kho World Cup knockouts

Indian men close in on Kho Kho World Cup knockouts

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Brazil piled the pressure on India in Turn 3, led by the likes of Mauro Pinto, Joel Rodrigues and especially Matheus Costa, who scored six touch-points.

World Cup Fever Grips Brazil

World Cup Fever Grips Brazil

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Football has an unbelievably crazy fan following in Brazil, who are the only country to appear in every World Cup and the only nation to win the tournament five times.

Club World Cup: Chelsea survive Benfica scare

Club World Cup: Chelsea survive Benfica scare

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Extra time goals see Chelsea down 10-man Benfica to advance to quarters

Real Madrid appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager

Real Madrid appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Xabi Alonso has signed a three-year contract until June 2028 and the 43-year-old replaces Carlo Ancelotti, who took charge of his last game on Saturday.

F1 Reveals 2026 Calendar: Madrid GP To Replace...

F1 Reveals 2026 Calendar: Madrid GP To Replace...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Formula One will have two races in Spain next season with Madrid's new street circuit making its debut in September and Italy's Imola dropping off the 24-round calendar, F1 and the governing FIA announced on Tuesday.

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar injured, Brazil's 37-game streak ends

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar injured, Brazil's 37-game streak ends

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Neymar injured as Brazil lose 2-0 in Uruguay

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal stunned Manchester City 4-3 in extra-time in Orlando on Monday to pull off one of the shocks of the Club World Cup.

Near full-strength Brazil are 'terrifying'

Near full-strength Brazil are 'terrifying'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Neymar will have extra motivation against Croatia, as he is one goal away from equalling Pele's record

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The United States' bid for a fourth consecutive CONCACAF Nations League title came to a stunning end

How Pele transformed Brazil into footballing superpower

How Pele transformed Brazil into footballing superpower

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele's greatest contribution to both soccer and Brazil was to transform his underachieving nation into a footballing superpower.

Friendlies: Morocco STUN soccer powerhouse Brazil

Friendlies: Morocco STUN soccer powerhouse Brazil

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Boufal and Sabiri score to give Morocco 2-1 win over Brazil

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Brazil's Fluminense continued their fairy-tale run at the Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Friday in Orlando, Florida, to book their place in the semi-finals.

Not a cricket expert, but... Modi just took a subtle dig at Pakistan

Not a cricket expert, but... Modi just took a subtle dig at Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking to American podcaster Lex Fridman, stated that India is a better cricket team than Pakistan, citing recent results.

Saudi nightmare over! Neymar parts ways with Al-Hilal

Saudi nightmare over! Neymar parts ways with Al-Hilal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The 32-year-old sustained a knee injury in Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023 and has struggled to get back to his best.

1982 Brazil soccer team reunite to help fight COVID-19

1982 Brazil soccer team reunite to help fight COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Paulo Roberto Falcao's appeal is the latest in a series of efforts by leading current and former Brazilian footballers to help the South American nation cope with the effects of COVID-19.

'Competition in India is Absolutely Fierce': Uber GM

'Competition in India is Absolutely Fierce': Uber GM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'Unless we consistently show up with the right cars, at the right time, priced fairly, we risk becoming irrelevant very quickly.'

Brazil to play traditionally against Serbia in opener

Brazil to play traditionally against Serbia in opener

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Tite is keeping under wraps whether he will pair Fred with his Manchester United team mate Casemiro to strengthen the midfield or unleash Vinicius alongside Neymar, Richarlison and Raphinha, with Lucas Paqueta able to play as a second or third man in midfield depending on the system.

Neymar becomes Brazil's top goalscorer with Pele

Neymar becomes Brazil's top goalscorer with Pele

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Neymar scored in extra time against Croatia

FIFA WC 2022: Brazil odds-on favourites

FIFA WC 2022: Brazil odds-on favourites

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Following are the betting odds for the winners of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the top goalscorer at the tournament, which will be held in Qatar from Nov. 20-Dec. 18.

India's Shubhanshu Shukla set to fly to ISS on June 25

India's Shubhanshu Shukla set to fly to ISS on June 25

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The mission was originally scheduled for lift-off on May 29 but was put off multiple times when engineers detected a liquid oxygen leak in the boosters of the Falcon-9 rocket and NASA also detected leaks in the ageing Russian module of the ISS.

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Brazil spread the ball beautifully with a plethora of one-touch passing combinations that cornered the South Koreans who had no plan to defend against so much talent.

'He's not greedy!' Brazil Fan leaves everything to Neymar

'He's not greedy!' Brazil Fan leaves everything to Neymar

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

One Brazilian fan could not think of a more deserving recipient of his worldly goods than Neymar Jr!

PIX: Real Madrid bids farewell to Ancelotti, Modric

PIX: Real Madrid bids farewell to Ancelotti, Modric

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Real Madrid delivered manager Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Luka Modric a victory in their final game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice in a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad to end their LaLiga season.

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.

Suhana Heads To Brazil With...

Suhana Heads To Brazil With...

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The Archies cast of Bollywood's future stars -- Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda, Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana and Boney Kapoor's daughter Khushi -- were spotted at Mumbai airport to catch a flight to Brazil.

Can Tharoor & Co Win The Americans Over?

Can Tharoor & Co Win The Americans Over?

Rediff.com26 May 2025

A cross-party delegation led by Congress MP Dr Shashi Tharoor is visiting key American nations to rally global support for India's counter-terror stance under Operation Sindoor, spotlighting regional stability and Pakistan-backed cross-border threats.

Brazil fans greet team after World Cup knockout

Brazil fans greet team after World Cup knockout

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Members of Brazil's national team, which was knocked out of the 2018 World Cup, were applauded by fans greeting their arrival at Rio de Janeiro's international airport on Sunday.

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.

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

Can naturalized players end India's striker paucity?

Can naturalized players end India's striker paucity?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey said the governing body has been actively working on policies to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup.

France, Brazil favourites to win World Cup: Messi

France, Brazil favourites to win World Cup: Messi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said defending champions France and Brazil are the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time.

No more talks, just PoK: India's firm global stance on Pakistan

No more talks, just PoK: India's firm global stance on Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Interacting with the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur, Banerjee said, "We have been in talks with them (Pakistan) for decades, despite changes in various paradigms and governments. But one thing remains constant, the conflict with Pakistan."

Stress is fuel for me, insists under-fire Ancelotti

Stress is fuel for me, insists under-fire Ancelotti

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti dismissed suggestions on Tuesday that he is under mounting pressure at the club as they sit second in the LaLiga standings and were knocked out of the Champions League last week.

Three young guns get chance to share field with Neeraj

Three young guns get chance to share field with Neeraj

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Indian trio of Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, Sahil Silwal named for NC Classic

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.

Dalic terrified but Croatia will not give in to Brazil

Dalic terrified but Croatia will not give in to Brazil

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

"What I've seen so far, when you take a look at their selection of players, their quality, skills and value, then it is indeed terrifying."

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.'

Fire-fighter Casemiro provides the spark for Brazil

Fire-fighter Casemiro provides the spark for Brazil

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Brazil defensive midfielder Casemiro took a break from putting out fires to score a scorching goal that sent his side into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Switzerland.

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England midfielder receiving 11,176 selections from his peers.