Maycon Cardozo targets 2030 World Cup with Brazil after Bayern Munich breakthrough
Bayern Munich academy graduate Maycon Cardozo has outlined his ambition to represent Brazil at the 2030 World Cup following his senior debut under Vincent Kompany.
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Pirlo leads race as Guardiola and Ancelotti reject Italy
Andrea Pirlo has become the leading candidate for the Italy national team job after Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti both turned down approaches from the Italian Football Federation.
Photographer recounts gun drama during Jairzinho portrait in Rio favela
Michael Donald has described the moment an armed resident confronted his crew while photographing Brazil legend Jairzinho in a Rio de Janeiro favela, where the 1970 World Cup winner now runs a football school.
2023 World Cup Sets Record for Strongest Semi-Final Line-Up
The 2023 tournament featured the highest-quality semi-finalists in FIFA ranking history with a combined total of 10, marking a significant shift from previous editions.
London stylist Jayèma becomes unlikely World Cup presence after working with Rashford and Raphinha
Jayèma has styled players from England, Brazil and beyond at the World Cup, despite attending her first men’s match only days ago. The London-based hairdresser has become an unlikely presence in team camps.
Neymar bows out with rare MetLife Stadium bookend record
Brazil forward Neymar has retired from international duty after scoring his first and 80th goals for his country at the same stadium, a feat that appears unique in football history.
Norway knock Brazil out of World Cup to ignite Italy coaching debate
Erling Haaland’s Norway eliminated Brazil from the 2026 World Cup, intensifying scrutiny on Carlo Ancelotti and reigniting debate over Luciano Spalletti’s Italy dismissal.
Haaland brace sends Norway into World Cup quarter-finals as Brazil exit
Erling Haaland scored twice to help Norway eliminate Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil and reach the last eight, while USA striker Folarin Balogun had his red card suspended.
Ancelotti commits to Brazil future after World Cup exit to Norway
Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to remain as Brazil manager despite their 2-1 World Cup defeat to Norway, explaining why Bruno Guimaraes took a crucial first-half penalty.
Neymar retires as Brazil suffer historic World Cup exit to Norway
Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Norway, their earliest World Cup elimination since 1990 and a sixth consecutive tournament without the trophy.