Bad boy Garrincha remembered

The grave is in a country cemetery about an hour's drive from Rio de Janeiro, a simple slab of grimy concrete squeezed between fancier tombs.The epitaph says only: "Here rests in peace the one who......

PIX: Messi magic leads Argentina to win; Brazil cruise

Messi hat-trick leads Argentina to big win IMAGE: Lionel Messi celebrates scoring Argentina's first goal against Bolivia during the World Cup 2026 qualifying match at Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos......

Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92

IMAGE: Brazilan football legend was the first person in the sport to win the World Cup as a player and a coach. Photograph: Sergio Moraes/Reuters Mario Zagallo, who won four soccer World Cups for......

Messi's footprints will join those of the greats

IMAGE: An Argentina fan displays a flag of Lionel Messi ahead of the victory parade. Photograph: Martin Villar/Reuters Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been invited to......

VOTE! COPA AMERICA: Brazil vs Argentina

The Copa America 2021 championship final will be played between Brazil and Argentina from 05:30 am IST Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. IMAGE: Left: Argentina's Lionel Messi scores a penalty......