Brazil football news 2018
Here are some key news and updates about Brazilian football in 2018:
Tournament Results
- Copa Libertadores: Palmeiras won the tournament by defeating River Plate 2-1 in the final.
- Copa do Brasil: Cruzeiro won the tournament by defeating Atlético Paranaense 2-0 in the final.
- Campeonato Brasileiro: Palmeiras won the league title by finishing top of the table with 77 points.
National Team
- World Cup: Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup in the quarterfinals by Belgium, losing 2-1.
- Friendly Matches: Brazil played several friendly matches throughout the year, including a 2-0 win over Germany and a 1-0 loss to Argentina.
Player News
- Neymar: Neymar suffered a serious injury in February, missing the rest of the season. He eventually returned to action in November.
- Gabriel Jesus: Jesus had a breakout year, scoring 21 goals in all competitions and helping Manchester City win the Premier League title.
- Philippe Coutinho: Coutinho left Liverpool for Barcelona in January, signing a five-year contract.
- Willian: Willian signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea in July.
Club News
- Corinthians: Corinthians won the Copa Libertadores, their first major international title in 12 years.
- Flamengo: Flamengo won the Copa do Brasil, their first major national title in 13 years.
- Santos: Santos won the Copa do Nordeste, their first major national title in 10 years.
Coaching Changes
- Tite: Tite left Corinthians to become the head coach of the Brazilian national team in June.
- Luiz Felipe Scolari: Scolari left Cruzeiro to become the head coach of Palmeiras in July.
- André Jardine: Jardine left Grêmio to become the head coach of Santos in August.
Other News
- The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced a new sponsorship deal with Nike in February, worth $100 million per year.
- The CBF also announced plans to build a new national team training center in Rio de Janeiro in March.
- The Brazilian Football Federation (FBF) was suspended by FIFA in April due to government interference, but was later reinstated in August.
These are just a few of the key news and updates about Brazilian football in 2018. Let me know if you have any specific questions or if there's anything else I can help you with!