#Brazilian Football Confederation

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Brazil to play two African nations in anti-racism campaign to support Vinicius Junior

Brazil will play friendlies against two African nations as part of an anti-racism campaign in support of their Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, who has been racially abused in Spanish League games this season, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Friday.

The five-time world champions will face Guinea in Barcelona on June 17 and Senegal in Lisbon three days later.

The CBF has also launched a national campaign against racism in Brazilian league matches starting this weekend following the racist insults 22-year-old Vinicius suffered in a LaLiga match at Valencia on Sunday, the 10th such episode against the player that LaLiga has reported to prosecutors this season.

With the slogan "There is no game with racism," the CBF aims to extend the fight started in 2022 under its new president Ednaldo Rodrigues, who pushed for changes in legislation that saw the football authorities and Brazilian justice system apply more severe punishments against racism in stadiums.

"We want Brazil to lead the fight against racism worldwide," Rodrigues told Reuters in a interview in March.

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I love seeing players taking a stand against the absurdities that confederations do to women's football.

Yesterday (February 15, 2024), we had the match between Corinthians and Ferroviária valid for the Brazilian Super Cup and after the victory, Gabi Portilho (a Corinthians player) took a position on some issues that have been debated on social media.

Many players were indignant – and rightly so – at the day and especially the time at which the game was played. Putting a women's football match during commercial hours is crazy, especially in the middle of the week. How does the Brazilian Football Confederation expect a large audience when the game takes place at 4PM on a Thursday? Have they forgotten that people work?

Even so, we had an audience of almost nine thousand people who attended Corinthians' victory and our attacker's speech at the end of the match. In a television interview, Gabi Portilho said the following:

"Firstly, I'm very happy to reach another final with this heavy shirt. It's not easy, there are a lot of adversities and that's what we always insist on, you know? Women's football is not a favor, I think that today, in a game like this the rivalry – against Ferroviária – is very big, it could have been a game a little later to fill the Neo Química Arena – Corinthians stadium – because this does not value Corinthians women's football, this values Brazilian women's football because when we break records, it is not Corinthians breaking a record, it is women's football – last year's Brazilian Championship final match between Corinthians and Ferroviária holds the record largest audience for a women's football match in all of South America, with almost 43 thousand spectators –. So I hope that in this final we can fill the Arena because playing at home is very good, they - the fans - are our twelfth player and it makes a difference in playing at home. Things can't happen as they have been happening, it's being shameful and I think Corinthians are a giant, if they want I'll give them some water so they don't have to swallow us dry because it's sad, everything we're going through is sad but I hope that on Sunday we can show up and play a great game against the Cruzeiro team.

Portilho's complaints are due to the fact that the TV channel that bought the rights to broadcast the match was the one who determined the terrible time at which it took place and because of this made it impossible for fans to go to the stadium.

I think she took a very risky — but very, very important — attitude in talking about this problem live and on the same channel that generated the revolt. I would like to see more players – like Mapi and Aitana did in that match where Mapi got elbowed — in other leagues take similar actions towards the problems surrounding the lack of VAR, among others.

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June 17, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the Confederations Cup opening. Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele was also among the spectators.

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‘A lack of respect’: Brazil footballers fail to show up to Pelé’s funeral

Few of the country’s previous World Cup winners traveled to pay homage to the football legend

Some of Brazil’s best-known footballers have faced a furious backlash as fans and pundits questioned why they had failed to attend ceremonies bidding farewell to Pelé.

Hundreds of thousands of people waited for hours under a burning sun on Monday to file past the recently deceased soccer legend’s coffin at Santos’ Vila Belmiro ground.

But only a handful of Brazil’s World Cup winners made the trip 50 miles down the coast from São Paulo to pay homage, with Ricardo Kaká, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior and Ronaldo Nazario among those singled out for criticism.

“Pelé is a citizen of the world, at the same level as Nelson Mandela or Mahatma Gandhi, but Brazilians don’t know how to recognise that,” said José Ferreira Neto, once a former Brazil midfielder and now one of Brazil’s most outspoken TV presenters.

“If they were World Cup winners and didn’t come to see Pelé, what can I say to them? At the very least it shows a lack of respect.”

Neto, who played for Santos’ archrivals Corinthians, appeared early on Tuesday morning at the 24-hour wake and was preceded by a host of dignitaries, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino; Alejandro Domínguez, head of the South American Football Confederation CONMEBOL; and São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva also flew in from Brasilia less than 48 hours after being inaugurated for a third term as president.

Many of Pelé’s teammates in the all-conquering Santos teams of the 1960s have died and others are well into their 80s and in poor health.

However, several of those who played alongside him were there, including Clodoaldo Tavares de Santana, who was the only one of the legendary 1970 Brazil team to appear. Tostão (Eduardo Gonçalves de Andrade), Jairzinho (Jair Ventura Filho), Roberto Rivellino, Gérson de Oliveira Nunes and Wilson Piazza were all conspicuous by their absence.

None of those who played in the Brazil team that won their fifth and most recent World Cup title in 2002 were present and only one of the victorious 1994 side turned up, Mauro Silva, who is now vice-president of the São Paulo football federation.

One of the most controversial absences was Kaká. The FIFA World Player of the Year in 2007 said in December that Brazilians did not show enough respect for their national heroes, citing regular criticism of Neymar and Ronaldo.

Kaká did not appear in Santos and his absence was noted. “Where is Kaká, who said Brazilians don’t recognise their heroes?” wrote Walter Casagrande Júnior, an outspoken Brazilian columnist. “Well, Kaká, after what we saw at Pelé’s wake, it’s clear that it is you who don’t recognise major heroes.”

Neymar, who came through the ranks at Santos before leaving for Barcelona and becoming the world’s most expensive footballer in 2017, was another who did not appear, with his father saying his son had asked him to represent him.

Casagrande hinted that Kaká and other millionaire footballers were used to getting paid for public appearances and he also suggested that Brazil’s World Cup winners did not go because Pelé, who sometimes worked as a TV analyst, had criticised some of their past performances.

Whatever the reason, the lack of star power jarred. One observer noted that David Beckham queued for hours to see the queen while Brazilian players did not avail themselves of special access through Santos’ historic marble salon to see the man known universally as the King.

The contrast was especially dissonant given the massive outpouring of popular support shown to the local star. Pelé’s coffin was driven through Santos on Tuesday morning, from the stadium to the mausoleum where he was buried, and huge crowds turned out to accompany the procession.

“None of us are ever going to forget this,” Neto said in a message directed to the absent stars.

“Anyone can put a photo of Pelé on their Instagram,” he said about one easy tribute. “Would it cost you to have given up two days of your holidays?”

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Can anyone give me tea on Neymar? Im new to the football community. Just let me know anything about him alongside his relationship // he is trash. Bolsonaro supporter for convenience. He owes millions in taxes and he and his father approached Bolsonaro to get the debt reduced (Neymar's father is also a despicable person). Before the 2018 presidential elections, he liked tweets against Bolsonaro, in 2022 he was part of his election campaign, and against a rule from the Brazilian Football Confederation. They asked the players not give their opinion in public about the elections to keep the nation united at the time of the World Cup, and he was the only player who did not respect the rule. He is a fuckboy and a massive cheater when in a relationship. He had an on and off relationship with actress Bruna Marquezine between 2013 and 2018. After they broke up, she said he constantly cheated on her. His last girlfriend was influencer Bruna Biancardi, whom he cheated on at a party at his mansion in Rio after she went to sleep. Finally, a compliment: he is a great father and is present in his son's life, and has a very good relationship with the boy's mother and her current husband.

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Birthdays 1.25

1/25

Beer Birthdays

Robert Burns; Scottish poet (1759)

Dale Katechis (1969)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Etta James; singer (1938)

Dean Jones; actor (1931)

Mia Kirshner; actor (1975)

W. Somerset Maugham; writer (1874)

Virginia Woolf; writer (1882)

Famous Birthdays

Zoe Britton; porn actor (1979)

Wally Bunker; Baltimore Orioles P (1945)

William Colgate; toothpaste-maker (1783)

Andy Cox; musician (1956)

Mark "Super" Duper; Miami Dolphins WR (1959)

Carl Eller; Minnesota Vikings DE (1942)

Eusebio; Portugese footballer (1942)

Lou Groza; Cleveland Browns K, T (1924)

Tobe Hooper; film director (1943)

Antonio Carlos Jobim; Brazilian composer (1927)

Alicia Keys; pop singer (1981)

Joseph Louis Lagrange; mathematician, astronomer (1736)

John Leslie; porn actor (1945)

Dinah Manoff; actor (1958)

Don Maynard; New York Jets WR (1935)

Gloria Naylor; writer (1950)

Edwin Newman; journalist (1919)

George Pickett; Confederate general (1825)

Steve Prefontaine; runner (1951)

Morgan Russell; artist (1886)

Leigh Taylor-Young; actor (1945)

Patrick Willis; San Francisco 49ers LB (1985)

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The Enchanting Magic of Ronaldinho: Football’s Most Dazzling Wizard

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁonawˈdʒĩɲu ɡaˈuʃu]) or simply Ronaldinho,[note 1] is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or winger. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he won two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and a Ballon d'Or. He is the only player ever to have won a World Cup, a Copa América, a Confederations Cup, a Champions League, a Copa Libertadores and a Ballon d'Or.[4] A global icon of the sport, Ronaldinho was renowned for his dribbling abilities, free-kick accuracy, his use of tricks, feints, no-look passes, and overhead kicks, as well as his ability to score and create goals. He is known by the nickname "O Bruxo" ('The Wizard').[5][6]

Ronaldinho made his career debut for Grêmio, in 1998. At age 20, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain in France before signing for Barcelona in 2003. In his second season with Barcelona, he won his first FIFA World Player of the Year award as Barcelona won the 2004–05 La Liga title. The season that followed is considered one of the best in his career as he was integral in Barcelona winning the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League, their first in fourteen years, and another La Liga title, giving Ronaldinho his first career double, receiving the 2005 Ballon d'Or, and his second FIFA World Player of the Year in the process. After scoring two solo goals in the first 2005–06 El Clásico, Ronaldinho became the second Barcelona player, after Diego Maradona in 1983, to receive a standing ovation from Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabéu. Due to these successes, Ronaldinho is widely credited with changing Barcelona’s history.[7]

Following a second-place La Liga finish to Real Madrid in the 2006–07 season and an injury-plagued 2007–08 season, Ronaldinho suffered a decline in his performances—due to a decrease in dedication and focus towards football—and departed Barcelona to join AC Milan, where he won the 2010–11 Serie A. He returned to Brazil to play for Flamengo in 2011 and Atlético Mineiro a year later where he won the 2013 Copa Libertadores, before moving to Mexico to play for Querétaro and then back to Brazil to play for Fluminense in 2015. Ronaldinho accumulated numerous other individual awards in his career: he was included in the UEFA Team of the Year and the FIFA World XI three times each, and was named UEFA Club Footballer of the Year for the 2005–06 season and South American Footballer of the Year in 2013; in 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. In 2009, Ronaldinho was voted World Player of the Decade 2000s, ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.[8]

In his international career with Brazil, Ronaldinho earned 97 caps, scored 33 goals, and represented them in two FIFA World Cups. After debuting with the Seleção by winning the 1999 Copa América, he was an integral player in the 2002 FIFA World Cup winning team, put alongside Ronaldo and Rivaldo in an attacking trio, and was named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team. He captained his team to the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup title and was named man of the match in the final. He also captained the Brazil Olympic team to a bronze medal in men's football at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Early and personal life

Born in Porto Alegre in 1980, Ronaldinho moved into an affluent suburb at the age of eight.

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira was born on 21 March 1980 in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.[1][9] His mother, Miguelina Elói Assis dos Santos,[10] was a salesperson who studied to become a nurse.[11] His father, João de Assis Moreira, was a shipyard worker and a footballer for the local club Esporte Clube Cruzeiro (not to be confused with the larger Cruzeiro Esporte Clube).[12] After Ronaldo's older brother Roberto signed with Grêmio, the family moved to a home in the more affluent Guarujá section of Porto Alegre, which was a gift from Grêmio to convince Roberto to stay at the club. Still, Roberto's career was ultimately cut short by injury. It was in their new home where his father hit his head and drowned in the swimming pool when Ronaldo was eight.[13] Roberto has acted as his manager, while his sister Deisi has worked as his press coordinator.[14][15]

Ronaldo's football skills began to blossom at the age of eight, and he was first given the nickname Ronaldinho—inho, meaning 'small'—because he was often the youngest and the smallest player in youth club matches.[14] He developed an interest in futsal and beach football, which later expanded to organized football.[16] Many of his signature moves originate from futsal, especially his ball control.[17] His first brush with the media came at the age of 13, when he scored all 23 goals in a 23–0 victory against a local team.[18] Ronaldinho was identified as a rising star at the 1997 U-17 World Championship in Egypt, in which he scored two goals on penalty kicks.[19][20]

Growing up, his idols included the World Cup winning stars; Rivelino (from 1970), Diego Maradona (from 1986), Romário (from 1994), and his two future international teammates Ronaldo and Rivaldo (which would form the attacking trio in Brazil's 2002 World Cup winning team).[21] Ronaldinho is the father of a son, João, born on 25 February 2005, to Brazilian dancer Janaína Mendes and named after his late father.[22] He gained Spanish citizenship in 2007.[23] In March 2018, Ronaldinho joined the Brazilian Republican Party, which has links to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God.[24] Ronaldinho endorsed presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro in the 2018 Brazilian presidential election

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Brazil FIFA World Cup: Brazil's Football in Crisis No Longer the Beautiful Game

Brazil FIFA World Cup: Brazilian football, once synonymous with excellence and creativity, has gradually declined over the past few decades. Historically, Brazil has been a powerhouse in international football, winning the FIFA World Cup five times and producing legendary players like Pelé, Zico, Romário, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho. These players dominated the sport and defined it, bringing flair, innovation, and a unique style known as 'Jogo bonito' or 'the beautiful game.'

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However, the decline began subtly in the early 2000s and became more apparent recently. Factors contributing to this decline include economic instability, mismanagement at both the club and national levels and an exodus of talent to FIFA World Cup 2026. The country's football infrastructure, once the envy of the world, has failed to keep pace with modern developments. Consequently, Brazilian clubs have struggled in international competitions, and the national team has underperformed in recent Football World Cup and Copa América tournaments.

The turning point for many was the humiliating 7-1 defeat to Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final, held on home soil. This loss not only shattered the nation's footballing pride but also exposed deep-rooted issues within the system. Subsequent performances have been inconsistent, and the once-feared Brazilian team no longer strikes the same level of dread in opponents. To understand the current crisis, it's crucial to delve into the myriad problems plaguing Brazilian football today.

Brazilian Football's Uphill Battle Mismanagement, and Talent Drain

At the heart of Brazil's FIFA World Cup woes lies a pervasive culture of corruption and mismanagement. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has been plagued by scandals, with several high-ranking officials implicated in corruption cases. This has eroded trust in the governing body and hindered effective leadership. The misuse of funds and lack of transparency have diverted resources away from crucial areas such as youth development, infrastructure, and grassroots programs.

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Corruption extends beyond the CBF to club management as well. Many Brazilian clubs are financially mismanaged, with many accruing massive debts. Poor financial oversight and prioritizing short-term success over sustainable growth have led to a lack of long-term vision. Consequently, clubs often sell their best talents to Brazil FIFA World Cup to balance the books, depriving the domestic league of quality and continuity.

Mismanagement has also affected the quality of coaching and player development. There is a noticeable gap between the training methodologies employed in Brazil and those in top European academies. While Brazil has always been rich in raw talent, the failure to nurture and develop this talent domestically has been a significant setback. The focus on immediate results rather than building a robust footballing structure has left Brazilian football lagging behind its global counterparts.

Lastly, it is crucial to create a sustainable financial model for clubs. This involves not only managing finances better but also finding ways to retain top talent within the domestic league. Offering competitive wages and creating a more attractive league through better marketing and fan engagement can help reduce the talent drain in Brazil FIFA World Cup.

The Talent Drain: Brazil's Struggle to Retain Its Best Players

One of the most significant factors contributing to the decline of Brazilian football is the exodus of talented players to Europe and other parts of the FIFA World Cup. While this trend has been ongoing for decades, its impact has become more pronounced in recent years. Young Brazilian players are often scouted and signed by Brazil FIFA World Cup at a very early age, sometimes before they even make a significant mark in the domestic league.

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This talent drain has several implications. Firstly, it weakens the Brazilian league, making it less competitive and less attractive to fans. The departure of top players means that domestic clubs struggle to maintain a high standard of football, which in turn affects the development of other players who miss out on the opportunity to play alongside and learn from the best.

Moreover, the financial incentives for young players to move abroad are overwhelming. European clubs offer significantly higher wages and better facilities, which Brazilian clubs cannot match. This creates a vicious cycle where the best talents leave, reducing the overall quality of the league, which in turn makes it harder for clubs to generate revenue.

The long-term effect of this exodus is a weakened national team. While individual talents like Neymar and Vinícius Júnior continue to shine, the overall depth and cohesion of the national squad have suffered. The reliance on young players who ply their trade abroad means that the team often lacks the unity and understanding that comes from players growing and playing together domestically.

The Decline of Brazilian Football Historical Context

The foundation of any successful footballing nation lies in its infrastructure and youth development programs. Unfortunately, Brazil has fallen behind in both these areas. The state of football infrastructure in the country is far from ideal, with many stadiums, training facilities, and academies in disrepair. This hampers the development of young players who do not have access to world-class facilities to hone their skills.

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Youth development programs in Brazil have also been found wanting. While there are numerous academies and clubs across the country, the quality and consistency of training vary widely. Many young talents are discovered through informal means rather than through a structured scouting and development system. This leads to many potential stars slipping through the cracks, never receiving the training and opportunities they need to succeed.

Furthermore, there is a lack of investment in grassroots football. Local leagues and school competitions, which serve as the breeding grounds for future stars, do not receive adequate support. This is in stark contrast to countries like Germany and Spain, where significant investments in grassroots football have paid off handsomely.

The coaching standards at the youth level are another concern. Many coaches in Brazil are not equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques, and there is a general reluctance to adopt modern coaching methodologies. This results in young players not developing the tactical and technical acumen required to compete at the highest levels. As a result, Brazilian players often lag behind their Brazil FIFA World Cup in terms of tactical awareness and discipline.

Reclaiming the Glory: Strategies to Revitalize Brazilian Football

Despite the numerous challenges, there is hope for Brazilian football to reclaim its former glory. The path to recovery, however, requires a multifaceted approach and a collective effort from all stakeholders involved. First and foremost, tackling corruption and ensuring transparency within the CBF and club management is essential. Implementing stricter regulations and oversight can help rebuild trust and ensure that resources are utilized effectively for the development of the sport.

Investing in infrastructure is another crucial step. Modernizing stadiums, training facilities, and academies will provide young players with the environment they need to thrive. This investment should be couple with a renewed focus on youth development programs. Establishing a structured and consistent system for scouting and nurturing talent from a young age will ensure that the best players are identifie and given the training they need.

Grassroots football should receive significant attention. Encouraging local leagues and school competitions will help broaden the talent pool and provide more opportunities for young players to showcase their skills. Collaboration with international clubs and academies can also bring. In new ideas and methodologies, helping to modernize the FIFA World Cup.

Enhancing coaching standards is another vital aspect. Investing in the education and development of coaches will ensure that young players receive high-quality training. Embracing modern coaching techniques and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Coaches can bridge the gap between Brazilian and European training methodologies.

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Brazil Says Farewell to Late Football Legend Mario Zagallo

Brazilians paid their condolences on Sunday to football hero Mario Zagallo, a four-time World Cup winner and coach who died at the age of 92.

On Sunday, Brazilians paid their tribute to football star Mario Zagallo, a four-time World Cup-winning player and coach who died at the age of 92 and was the last member of one of the country’s finest generations in the cherished sport.

A steady stream of mourners, dressed in black, the yellow of the Brazilian national team, or the colors of the numerous clubs where Zagallo played and coached, filed past his coffin at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) headquarters, whose facade featured a giant banner in his honor.

Brazil’s record five World Cup trophies were on display near the lace-draped coffin. Zagallo, a small left-wing famed for his tactical acumen, was involved in four of them, more than any other player in football history.

The “Professor,” as he was called, was a member of Brazil’s World Cup-winning teams in 1958 and 1962.

He later coached Pele’s 1970 world champion squad, widely regarded as the best team in history, and served as an assistant coach when the “Selecao” repeated the feat in 1994.

“We’ve lost a sporting legend,” Bebeto, a member of the 1994 squad, stated.

“He was my second father,�� he told journalists, echoing fellow World Cup champion Cafu (1994 and 2002).

Others who paid their tributes included former Brazil coach Tite and CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues, who delivered an emotional embrace to Zagallo’s son Mario Cesar.

‘Only one Zagallo’

Claudio Auvarenga, a 64-year-old driver, arrived early to be among the first to walk by the casket.

“You can travel the world and only find one Zagallo.” “No one else in history has won four World Cups,” he told AFP.

Eliana Gaia, 66, Zagallo’s longtime aide, described him as a “human being without equal.”

“He was a magnificent person, a hero,” she went on to say.

Following a public wake and a private service, Zagallo’s casket was lifted atop a bright red fire truck for a funeral cortege through Rio de Janeiro’s streets, as a small gathering of supporters applauded and shouted.

He was later laid to rest in the Sao Joao Batista cemetery, which is home to some of Brazil’s most famous individuals.

Zagallo died on Friday from multiple organ failure, following a string of health issues in recent months.

From Saturday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has designated three days of national mourning.

Tributes from the football world have also flooded in.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino referred to Zagallo as a “tactical genius,” World Cup winners Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Romario praised him, and current Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior simply referred to him as a “LEGEND.”

Only Franz Beckenbauer of Germany (1974 and 1990) and Didier Deschamps of France (1998 and 2018) have won the World Cup as both player and coach.

Nostalgia for the good old days

Zagallo is remembered for his warm humor, strong superstition (he swore by the number 13), and fierce passion for the game.

After the famous Pele died in December 2022 at the age of 82, he was the only surviving starter from Brazil’s first World Cup-winning team in 1958.

The defeat comes at a terrible time in Brazilian football.

Brazil fired national team coach Fernando Diniz on Friday after the “Selecao,” who were missing injured sensation Neymar, suffered a humiliating string of losses in World Cup qualifiers.

Brazil is presently sixth in South American qualifying.

Dorival Junior, the coach of Sao Paulo, has been nominated to take over as coach of Brazil, according to the club, though the CBF has yet to confirm this.

CBF chief Rodrigues, who was reinstalled in the role on Thursday amid a lengthy legal struggle over the confederation’s leadership, told journalists at the wake that he “just want(ed) to talk about Zagallo today.”

“This is a time to talk about this legend of Brazilian and world football,” he went on to say.

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i wouldn’t let an argentinian and a brazilian be side by side on a line at the supermarket but our confederation thought it was a good idea to put them together at a football game 💀

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World Cup is a chance for women’s football to go mainstream in Brazil

The country’s passion for men’s football is well-known but 2027 could change the dynamics completely

Last month Brazil won the race to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to open on 24 June of that year at the Maracanã, the venue for the finals for the 1950 and 2014 men’s editions. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is confident that hosting it will boost the women’s game in the country, attract new investment and increase public interest.

Brazil’s bid focused on sustainability, with all stadiums already meeting Fifa standards, having been built or renovated for the 2014 men’s World Cup. The organising committee promised free public transport for ticket holders on game days and will arrange official fan festivals, similar to those seen in Australia and New Zealand last year. The bid highlighted the “natural” passion for football in Brazil and emphasised the growth in the women’s game and the benefits for future generations of girls and women.

The CBF expects funding for the event to come from the private sector rather than government sources, addressing one of the major complaints regarding the 2014 men’s World Cup and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Their goal is to have a self-sustainable tournament, with sponsors and the private sector paying for most of it, rather than relying on taxpayers’ money. Another selling point to Fifa was the low organisational cost compared with the joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

Unlike the 2014 World Cup, which occurred during a period of political and economic uncertainty, with protests against the event, the 2027 event benefits from having the structure already in place. The benefits could be plentiful. Last year’s co-hosts Australia and New Zealand reported substantial benefits from hosting the tournament, including support for local events and increased participation of women and girls in physical activity.

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George Santos, Brazilian politician, announces candidacy for 2023 World Cup #2023 #brazil #GeorgeSantos #washingtonpost #world

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Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti To Coach Brazil From 2024 Copa America

Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti To Coach Brazil From 2024 Copa America According to a source from the Brazilian Football Federation, Carlo Ancelotti, the current coach of Real Madrid from Italy, is set to become the head coach of Brazil's national team for the 2024 Copa America. This news follows the federation's earlier announcement that Fernando Diniz from Fluminense would temporarily lead the team. Ancelotti, who still has one season left on his contract with Real Madrid, will assume the role for Brazil in preparation for the Copa America, scheduled to take place in the United States in June 2024. Carlo Ancelotti, the former coach of AC Milan and Chelsea, will make history as the first foreigner to coach Brazil in nearly six decades. The most recent foreign coach of Brazil was Filpo Nunez from Argentina, who had a one-game stint in 1965. Carlo Ancelotti, aged 64, has had a remarkable career, achieving numerous accomplishments. He has won the prestigious UEFA Champions League on two occasions, both with AC Milan and Real Madrid. Additionally, Ancelotti has claimed domestic league titles in various countries. He secured league titles in England with Chelsea, in Germany with Bayern Munich, in France with Paris Saint-Germain, and also with Real Madrid and AC Milan. After Brazil's elimination at the quarter-final stage to Croatia in the previous year's World Cup, Tite, who was their coach at the time, stepped down from his position. Following his departure, Ramon Menezes took charge of the team temporarily as a caretaker. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) had previously released a statement indicating that Fernando Diniz would assume the role of leading the team for the upcoming year. "Fernando Diniz will lead the Brazilian team for a year, and I'm sure he will do it with great competence, as always during his professional career," said CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues in a video statement. "It is a dream, an honor and a huge pride to serve the national team," Diniz said. As the 49-year-old coach, Fernando Diniz will take charge of the Brazilian national team for the six South American qualifying games leading up to the 2026 World Cup, which will be played this year. This includes important matches against Argentina and Uruguay. Brazil's qualifying campaign will commence in September with a home match against Bolivia, followed by an away match against Peru. These matches mark the beginning of their journey to secure a spot in the World Cup. Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti To Coach Brazil From 2024 Copa America Read the full article

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Carlo Ancelotti to coach Brazil From 2024 summer

Carlo Ancelotti, the esteemed coach of Real Madrid, is rumored to be poised to take on the role of head coach for the Brazilian national team next summer. Known for his impressive achievements, including winning the UEFA Champions League four times, twice with AC Milan and twice with Real Madrid, Ancelotti has attracted the attention of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) throughout the…

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Events 3.31 (after 1930)

1930 – The Motion Picture Production Code is instituted, imposing strict guidelines on the treatment of sex, crime, religion and violence in film, in the U.S., for the next thirty-eight years. 1931 – An earthquake in Nicaragua destroys Managua; killing 2,000. 1931 – A Transcontinental & Western Air airliner crashes near Bazaar, Kansas, killing eight, including University of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne. 1933 – The Civilian Conservation Corps is established with the mission of relieving rampant unemployment in the United States. 1939 – Events preceding World War II in Europe: Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain pledges British military support to the Second Polish Republic in the event of an invasion by Nazi Germany. 1942 – World War II: Japanese forces invade Christmas Island, then a British possession. 1945 – World War II: A defecting German pilot delivers a Messerschmitt Me 262A-1, the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft, to the Americans, the first to fall into Allied hands. 1949 – The Dominion of Newfoundland joins the Canadian Confederation and becomes the 10th Province of Canada. 1951 – Remington Rand delivers the first UNIVAC I computer to the United States Census Bureau. 1957 – Elections to the Territorial Assembly of the French colony Upper Volta are held. After the elections PDU and MDV form a government. 1958 – In the Canadian federal election, the Progressive Conservatives, led by John Diefenbaker, win the largest percentage of seats in Canadian history, with 208 seats of 265. 1959 – The 14th Dalai Lama, crosses the border into India and is granted political asylum. 1964 – Brazilian General Olímpio Mourão Filho orders his troops to move towards Rio de Janeiro, beginning the coup d'état and 21 years of military dictatorship. 1966 – The Soviet Union launches Luna 10 which later becomes the first space probe to enter orbit around the Moon. 1966 – The Labour Party under Harold Wilson wins the 1966 United Kingdom general election. 1968 – American President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks to the nation of "Steps to Limit the War in Vietnam" in a television address. At the conclusion of his speech, he announces: "I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President." 1970 – Explorer 1 re-enters the Earth's atmosphere after 12 years in orbit. 1980 – The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad operates its final train after being ordered to liquidate its assets because of bankruptcy and debts owed to creditors. 1986 – Mexicana de Aviación Flight 940 crashes into the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range near the Mexican town of Maravatío, killing 167. 1990 – Approximately 200,000 protesters take to the streets of London to protest against the newly introduced Poll Tax. 1991 – Georgian independence referendum: Nearly 99 percent of the voters support the country's independence from the Soviet Union. 1991 – The Warsaw Pact formally disbands. 1992 – The USS Missouri, the last active United States Navy battleship, is decommissioned in Long Beach, California. 1992 – The Treaty of Federation is signed in Moscow. 1993 – The Macao Basic Law is adopted by the Eighth National People's Congress of China to take effect December 20, 1999. Resumption by China of the Exercise of Sovereignty over Macao 1995 – Selena is murdered by her fan club president Yolanda Saldívar at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas. 1995 – TAROM Flight 371, an Airbus A310-300, crashes near Balotesti, Romania, killing all 60 people on board. 1998 – Netscape releases Mozilla source code under an open source license. 2004 – Iraq War in Anbar Province: In Fallujah, Iraq, four American private military contractors working for Blackwater USA, are killed after being ambushed. 2016 – NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko return to Earth after a yearlong mission at the International Space Station. 2018 – Start of the 2018 Armenian revolution. 2023 – A historic tornado outbreak occurs in the Midwest and the northern South.