… "Everyone knows that there are no favourites, there are some strong teams and I think Brazil can compete with anyone." Brazil may not carry the kind of aura of past teams, but veteran midfielder Casemiro said people back home will be expecting nothing less than a sixth world crow …
… Bournemouth’s Rayan scored his first goal for his country, Brentford's Igor Thiago was on target, while Vinicius Jr, Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta and Danilo also hit the net.Ancelotti will need every tool available to him, though, Portuguese included, for the size of the challenge ahe …
Carrick hails Casemiro and Fernandes after vital Man Utd win By AFP April 28, 2026 11:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Michael Carrick saluted Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes after Manchest …
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.
Carlos Baleba, 22, has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £70 million, becoming the third midfielder signed by United during the summer transfer window alongside Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
Inter Miami defeated Montreal 1-0 on Saturday with Casemiro making his Major League Soccer debut, as Luis Suarez scored a penalty in the 81st minute. The victory was marred by a serious head injury to Miami's German Berterame, who was taken from the pitch in an ambulance after clashing heads with Montreal's Efrain Morales.
Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil international Casemiro, a 34-year-old midfielder who left Manchester United as a free agent, but Major League Soccer immediately opened an investigation into allegations of tampering by the club over the deal.
Brazil forward Endrick said his ability to play as a number nine, right wing, or false nine could be an asset if Carlo Ancelotti includes him against Norway in their World Cup last-16 match, with the Real Madrid attacker a leading candidate to replace injured Lucas Paqueta.
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Sunday's World Cup last-16 game against Norway due to a hamstring injury sustained during Brazil's 2-1 win over Japan on Monday. He is not expected to play again in the tournament unless Brazil reaches the final on July 19.
Paraguay defeated four-time champion Germany in a penalty shootout at the 2026 World Cup, ending Germany's tournament hopes. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 and Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to reach the last 16.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to send Brazil past Japan 2-1 on Monday and into the World Cup knockout stage. Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday.
Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in a Group C World Cup match in Philadelphia, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior adding one goal. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the "complete performance," which lifted Brazil to the top of their group with one game remaining.
Casemiro, recalled by Carlo Ancelotti and initially seen as an untouchable midfielder for Brazil's World Cup campaign, delivered a limp performance in a 1-1 draw with Morocco and was replaced at half-time, marking his lowest moment since 2011 and straining relations between Brazilian fans and Ancelotti.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he is in no hurry to rush star forward Neymar back from his calf injury, with the team having arrived in the United States ahead of the World Cup. Ancelotti has previously said Neymar would be fit for Brazil's "first or second" group stage match, though the team doctor revealed last week that the 34-year-old would be out for up to three weeks.
Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, 66, agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup. To win over a fanbase proud of the Selecao's self-sufficiency, Ancelotti hired a Portuguese teacher and committed to four lessons a week, demonstrating unusual dedication to the language.