Brazil football news

Here are some recent news and updates about Brazilian football:

National Team

• Brazil has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Colombia 1-0 in a playoff match.
• The Brazilian national team has been drawn into Group G of the World Cup, alongside Serbia, Switzerland, and Cameroon.
• Coach Tite has announced a 26-man squad for the World Cup, with several young players making their debut.

Club Football

• Flamengo has won the 2022 Copa Libertadores, defeating Athletico Paranaense 2-1 in the final.
• Palmeiras has won the 2022 Copa do Brasil, defeating Santos 2-1 in the final.
• Corinthians has won the 2022 Campeonato Paulista, defeating Santos 2-1 in the final.

Transfers

• Neymar has signed a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, keeping him at the club until 2025.
• Gabriel Jesus has joined Arsenal from Manchester City, signing a five-year contract.
• Richarlison has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Everton, signing a five-year contract.

Injuries and Suspensions

• Neymar has been ruled out of the World Cup due to an ankle injury.
• Alisson Becker has been suspended for three matches after being sent off in a league match.
• Gabriel Martinelli has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a knee injury.

Other News

• The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced plans to build a new national team training center in Rio de Janeiro.
• The CBF has also announced plans to increase the number of professional footballers in Brazil, with a goal of having 50,000 players in the top two divisions by 2025.
• The Brazilian Football Federation (FBF) has launched a new initiative to promote women's football in Brazil, with a goal of increasing the number of female players and coaches in the country.