Palmeiras hit the heights with 3-2 win at altitude in Bolivia
April 25 – On Thursday, Palmeiras defeated Bolívar 3-2 at altitude to maintain a perfect record in the Copa Libertadores.
South America
Old school River Plate-Boca derby transformed into a high tech showpiece at Mâs Monumental
April 245 – Argentina’s Superclásico between River Plate and Boca Juniors this weekend isn’t just another edition of South America’s most intense club rivalry – it’s a window into the future of football on the continent in a stadium that has embraced technology to transform its operations.
DAZN sub-licenses 2025 Club World Cup TV rights to Globo in Brazil
April 25 – Brazilian broadcaster Globo has partnered with streaming platform DAZN to broadcast the inaugural edition of the new Club World Cup.
Tite pulls out of Corinthians job at last minute after panic attack
April 23 – Former Brazil coach Tite has announced that he is taking an indefinite break from his professional career to address physical and mental health concerns.
Mano Menezes returns to Gremio tasked with turning season their around
April 22 – Gremio have confirmed Mano Menezes as their new manager to succeed Gustavo Quinteros, who was dismissed following disappointing run of results.
Santos dismiss Caixinha after miserable season start
April 15 – Santos have dismissed their manager Pedro Caixinha after a winless start to the new Brazilian league campaign.
Conmebol forms anti-racism task force. Samoura and Ronaldo included
April 14 – South American governing body Conmebol has launched an anti-racism task force that includes former FIFA general secretary Fatma Samoura.
Two fans killed in Chile before Copa Libertadores tie between Colo Colo and Fortaleza
April 11 – Two football fans have died following a confrontation between fans and police before Chilean club Colo Colo’s game against Brazil’s Fortaleza in the Copa Libertadores.
Dominguez sticks to 64-team World Cup theme, saying it is a party for everyone
April 11 – South American football supremo Alejandro Dominguez has repeated the idea of expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams as a one-off centenary celebration of the tournament.
Colombia’s Ramón Jesurún keeps his seat on FIFA Council
April 11 – Colombia’s Ramón Jesurún has retained his seat on the FIFA Council. At Thursday’s 80th Conmebol Congress, Jesurún was re-elected unopposed to serve another term on the FIFA Council, the highest decision-making body of the world federation.
Superbet swoops up Brazil second division title rights
April 10 – Betting operator Superbet has become the new title sponsor of Brazil’s second division, the Série B.
Brazil mourns loss of goalkeeping legend Manga, aged 87
April 9 – Manga, one of Brazil’s goalkeepers at the 1966 World Cup, has died at the age of 87 following a battle with prostate cancer.
Investing in his future: CBF’s Rodrigues gives 330% rise to state presidents, coupled with VIP Qatar 2022 junkets
April 7 – The salaries of the presidents of the 27 Brazilian state federations have jumped from R$50,000 (US$8,555) to R$215,000 (US$36,777) per month, an increase of 330% under the administration of CBF boss Ednaldo Rodrigues that also extended to junkets at the 2022 World Cup.
Conmebol brings in new 8 second rule for its club competitions
April 2 – Conmebol has introduced a major rule change for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, becoming the first confederation to cap the time goalkeepers can hold on to the ball at eight seconds. If keepers exceed the limit, the opposing team will be awarded a corner kick.
Brazil sack Dorival mid-2026 qualifiers, but have yet to find a replacement
March 31 – Brazil have dismissed manager Dorival Junior following the disappointing results in World Cup qualifying that culminated with last week’s 4-1 defeat at the hands of Argentina.