Brazil lose fourth 2026 qualifier but hold on to qualification slot
September 11 – Brazil slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay in the World Cup qualifiers, but remain on course to reach the 2026 finals.
South America
Brazil squeeze past Ecuador to calm 2026 non-qualification fears
September 9 – Brazil put their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a laboured 1-0 victory against Ecuador in Coritiba.
Uruguay’s Luis Suarez call time on his 142 cap international career
September 3 – Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football and will play his last match for the Celeste on Friday against Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier.
Conmebol sanctions Uruguayan players for fighting in stands at Copa America semi-final
August 29 – Conmebol has banned several key Uruguayan internationals as a result of the debacle that marred the Copa America semi-final against Colombia in July.
Botafogo cling on to secure Copa Libertadores quarter final slot
August 22 – Botafogo held on to a dramatic 2-2 draw to eliminate Palmeiras 4-3 on aggregate from the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores.
Fluminense, struggling in Brasileirao, find form for Copa Libertadores defence
August 21 – Defending champions Fluminense advanced to the last eight of the Copa Libertadores after winning a penalty shootout 4-2 against Brazilian rivals Gremio.
Gremio boss brands CBF ‘incompetent’ as match calendar bites
August 19 – After a 2-0 defeat with a reserve team against Bahia, Gremio manager Renato Portaluppi added his voice to those of discontent, slamming the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) over the match calendar.
Brazil tightens bookmaker regulation that gives state veto on ad promotion
August 16 – Betting operators will need the formal approval of Loterj, Rio de Janeiro’s state lottery, to advertise at the Maracana Stadium.
Flamengo head to altitude to complete Copa Libertadores tie, but Tite says players are falling
August 16 – Flamengo defeated Bolivar 2-0 to take a major step toward the last eight of the Copa Libertadores, but manager Tite lamented the demands the calendar puts on his squad.
Brazil’s Santos sells stadium naming rights to Viva Sorte
August 15 – Brazilian club Santos has sold the naming rights of its stadium to a financial investment company, transforming the Vila Belmiro into the Vila Viva Sorte.
Gremio opens Copa Libertadores with a win as Brazilian clubs stay dominant
August 14 – On Tuesday, Gremio opened the knockout phase of the Copa Libertadores with a 2-1 first-leg round of sixteen victory against defending champions Fluminense in an all-Brazilian affair.
Former director warns organised crime has a grip of Brazil’s Corinthians
August 9 – Former director Rubens Gomes has said that organised crime is infiltrating Corinthians after police interrogated him over the breakdown of the club’s partnership with Vaidebet.
Uruguay to upgrade iconic Centenario Stadium for 2030 World Cup hosting
August 1 – Uruguay has solidified plans to renovate its iconic Centenario Stadium as part of its preparations for the 2030 World Cup, following the official submission of the joint hosting bid book on Monday.
Corinthians emerges from VaideBet fall-out with new bookie sponsor Esportes da Sorte
July 30 – Brazilian Serie A side Corinthians have secured a new front-of-shirt partnership with betting site Esportes da Sorte until 2027, as they join forces with yet another gambling firm in the wake of VaideBet’s early exit last month.
Flamengo in talks with Portugal’s Leixões to increase European footprint
July 23 – Brazil’s Flamengo have revived plans to build their brand in Europe, entering talks with Portuguese club Leixões.