Brazil football news now
Here are the latest news and updates from the world of Brazilian football:
Recent Results:
- Flamengo won 2-1 against Santos in the Brazilian Championship on Sunday.
- Corinthians drew 1-1 against Palmeiras in the same competition.
- Brazil's national team defeated Peru 4-2 in a friendly match on Friday.
Transfer News:
- Flamengo has signed midfielder Everton Ribeiro from Cruzeiro on a permanent deal.
- Corinthians has signed striker Gil on a loan deal from Shandong Luneng.
- Palmeiras has signed midfielder Gustavo Scarpa from Cruzeiro.
Injury News:
- Neymar Jr. has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury.
- Gabriel Jesus has been sidelined for 2-3 weeks with a knee injury.
- Thiago Silva has been struggling with a calf injury and is expected to miss the next few matches.
Coaching News:
- Tite has extended his contract as Brazil's national team coach until 2026.
- Flamengo has appointed Jorge Jesus as their new coach, replacing Jorge Costa.
- Corinthians has appointed Tiago Nunes as their new coach, replacing Fábio Carille.
Other News:
- The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced that the 2022 Copa America will be held in Brazil.
- The CBF has also announced that the 2023 Copa Libertadores will be held in Brazil.
- The Brazilian Football Federation (FBF) has launched an investigation into allegations of match-fixing in the Brazilian Championship.
Upcoming Matches:
- Brazil's national team will play against Argentina in a friendly match on Tuesday.
- Flamengo will play against Corinthians in the Brazilian Championship on Saturday.
- Palmeiras will play against Santos in the same competition on Sunday.