Nigeria’s Super Falcons did not get off to the greatest of starts in the women’s football tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games following a 1-0 defeat to Brazil in their Group C opener on Thursday. The Falcons, who were making a return to the Olympics after 16 years, seemed like they meant business from the beginning at the Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux, creating three solid chances...
Tottenham forward Richarlison stated that seeking psychological help has saved his life after battling with mental health issues. The Brazilian forward said he was going to seek psychological help back in September while on international duty with the Brazil national team having faced a lot of challenges off the pitch which affected him mentally. At that time, Richarlison struggled for form with Spurs, netting only four...
A Spanish court has decided to release former Brazilian football star Dani Alves if he pays a bail of €1 million. Alves was convicted in February and sentenced to four years and six months in prison for raping a woman at a Barcelona nightclub in 2022 and has been behind bars since being arrested in January 2023. The 40-year-old had previously requested to be let free...
Brazil forward Rodrygo has hit out at social media users that racially abused him in the aftermath of Tuesday night's highly-charged World Cup qualifier between the Selecao and Argentina. The match was marred by crowd disturbances which delayed kick off by an hour. The contest proper was also very physical with Argentina winning 1-0 and inflicting Brazil's first-ever home loss in a World Cup qualifier. The...
Brazil forward Neymar is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines as he will be requiring surgery after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee during their CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in Montevideo on Tuesday night, the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) announced on Wednesday. The 31-year-old is expected to be out for several months after the...
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