Santos, home club of Pele and Neymar, face crisis and relegation as Brazilian league evolves
Santos, the portside club that spawned Pele and Neymar, faces financial floundering and relegation as the dynamics in Brazilian football change.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
10-1-0, 1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
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Neymar's Brazil leave Suarez's Uruguay with fight to reach World Cup
Brazil's Neymar scored in a 4-1 win that leaves his former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez and Uruguay with an uphill struggle to make the World Cup.
Brazil thrash Uruguay on back of Raphinha brace
Raphinha turned in another eye-catching performance for Brazil on Thursday by scoring twice in the home side's 4-1 victory over Uruguay.
Chile hope England-born Ben Brereton Diaz can salvage World Cup hopes
Chile are still reliant on old stalwarts like Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez, but England-born Ben Brereton Diaz gives 'La Roja' the best chance.
Brazil teammates to Neymar: Please don't quit
Neymar's Brazil teammates are hoping he will remain with the national team after next year's World Cup, despite him saying it could be his last.
Is the pressure of the Brazilian national team too much for Neymar? (1:03)
Neymar, Messi close in on what could be their last World Cup
Neymar said the 2022 World Cup being his last, while it will surely be Lionel Messi's final one. They are entitled to dream of going out on a high.
Neymar: World Cup 2022 could be my last
Brazil star Neymar says next year's World Cup in Qatar could be the last of his career.
Colombia end Brazil's winning run in engrossing 0-0 draw
Colombia held Brazil to a 0-0 draw in an engrossing game on Sunday, ending Brazil's nine-match winning run in World Cup qualifiers.
Brazil fight back to beat Venezuela 3-1 in World Cup qualifying
Brazil fought back from a goal down to score three times in the second half for a 3-1 win over Venezuela.
Tite: Brazil discriminates against Black coaches
Brazil coach Tite said on Thursday that there is deep-rooted systemic prejudice against Black managers in Brazil.
Brazilian footballer sacked for kicking ref in head
A Brazilian footballer was arrested and sacked by his club after kicking a referee in the head during a second-division game, authorities said.
Can Brazil seal World Cup qualification? What about the rest?
Brazil are leading the way in CONMEBOL qualifying, but what about the rest as this week's tripleheaders see two-thirds of games complete?
Brazil great Pele leaves hospital after weeks
Brazilian legend Pele has been discharged from the hospital where he received treatment for nearly a month.
Playful Pele exercises with a ball during physiotherapy (0:35)
Brazil call up eight Prem-based players for WCQ
Brazil coach Tite has included eight Premier League-based players for next month's World Cup qualifiers at Venezuela, Colombia and Uruguay.
Pele takes 'a little step back' in surgery recovery
Brazil football legend Pele has re-entered an intensive care unit at Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital on Friday.
Dispute over fans at Flamengo-Gremio shows discord between Brazil's top clubs amid Super League talk
The controversy of fans in the stands for Gremio's visit to Flamengo shows the discord between Brazil's top clubs amid the coronavirus pandemic.
David Luiz joins Brazilian club Flamengo
Former Brazil centre-half David Luiz has joined Rio de Janeiro side Flamengo, the club announced on Saturday.
Brazil great Pele still in hospital after surgery
Pele remained in intensive care on Friday as he recovered from surgery to remove a tumor on the right side of his colon.
South America's Prem stars won't face FIFA ban
Premier League clubs which blocked South American players from traveling to World Cup qualifiers will be able to play them this weekend.
Brazil's Alves leaves Sao Paulo over money
Dani Alves will no longer be playing for Sao Paulo due to delayed salary payments owed to him, the club admitted.
Messi breaks Pele record as Argentina, Brazil close in on World Cup
Brazil and Argentina each have one foot in Qatar after both won again but the night belonged to Lionel Messi as he broke Pele's longstanding record.
Neymar demands more respect from Brazil fans
Neymar has said he doesn't get the respect he deserves from the Brazilian media and fans after breaking a new record for the national team.
Brazil score twice in first half to beat Peru 2-0
Everton Ribeiro got his second goal in two games to help Brazil on their way to a 2-0 win over Peru in a World Cup qualifier in Recife on Thursday.
2022 WCQ Ladder
2022 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
Goal Difference22
Goals Scored26
Assists16
Goals Conceded4