Tag: Brazil
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffer defeat against Brazil in first game
The Super Falcons of Nigeria were defeated 1-0 against Brazil in their opening Group C fixture at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The Super Falcons wasted three good chances in the first 25 minutes of the encounter. Chiwendu Ihezuo close range effort was saved by Brazil goalkeeper Lorena. Lorena also produced a superb save…
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You won’t win World Cup without him – Romario issues warning to Brazil over 32-year-old player
Brazil legend, Romario has warned that his country won’t win the 2026 FIFA World Cup if they do not play for Neymar. The Seleção Canarinho have lifted the World Cup five times in the past. They remain the most successful nation at the tournament. Their last win came way back in 2002 and even with…
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Saka names Brazilian star as most underated player in the world
Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka has named Brazilian forward Neymar Junior as the most underrated footballer in the world. Saka, who is on Euro 2024 duties with England, said the Al-Hilal star deserves more respect than he gets. Neymar, who has spent time at Santos, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, is one of the most popular footballers…
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Copa America 2024: Brazil coach reveals who to blame after quarter-final exit
Brazil head coach, Dorival Junior has taken “full responsibility” for their 2024 Copa América quarter-final exit. Junior’s lost to 10-man Uruguay 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday. The match had ended in a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes. Éder Militão and Douglas Luiz both failed to convert their kicks during the shoot-out, while Alisson…
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It’s too boring – Ronaldo quits watching football
Brazilian legend, Ronaldo Nazario has said he has quit watching football. According to him, the round-leather game is boring and is not worth his time. The former Barcelona and Real Madrid star said this after Brazil’s disappointing 0-0 draw against Costa Rica in the Copa America 2024. Despite Dorival Junior’s side staggering 19 shots throughout…
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Neymar reveals toughest player he ever played against in his career
Brazilian international, Neymar Junior, has revealed that his compatriot, Thiago Silva, is the toughest player he has ever faced in his footballing career. Neymar and Silva played together at Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. The duo also played against each other in the UEFA Champions League. Neymar was playing for Barcelona, while Silva…
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Copa America: They’ll give other teams trouble – Neymar reveals country to shock people
Al-Hilal superstar, Neymar Jr, has suggested that the United States will the “surprise team” at Copa America 2024. Neymar also hailed United States captain, Christian Pulisic, branding him as a “great player.” Recall that Pulisic helped United States won their first match 2-0 against Bolivia at the ongoing Copa America. “I know Pulisic, I watched…
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Copa America 2024: Raphinha disagrees with Ronaldinho’s statement about Brazil
Brazilian international, Raphinha, has said he doesn’t agree with Ronaldinho’s statement about the country’s national team. Ronaldinho, a Brazilian football legend, had vowed he will not watch his country at the 2024 Copa America. In a lengthy Instagram post, Ronaldinho described the current squad as one of the “worst teams”. Reacting, Raphinha said he was…
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‘Such a shame’ – Ronaldinho promises not to watch Brazil at Copa America
Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho, has promised he will not watch his country at the 2024 Copa America starting next Friday. In a lengthy Instagram post, Ronaldinho described the current squad as one of the worst teams and a shame to watch . “A lack of love for the shirt, lack of grit and the most…
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‘He’s an animal’ – Argentina’s De Paul reveals toughest player he ever faced
Argentina midfielder, Rodrigo De Paul has identified Neymar as the toughest player he has played against. De Paul described Neymar, who currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, as an animal in football. Neymar is out of the upcoming Copa America 2024 in the USA because of an injury. The former Paris Saint-Germain and…