Brazil football news updates

Here are some recent updates on Brazilian football:

National Team

• Brazil has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Colombia 1-0 in a playoff match on December 1, 2021.
• The team is currently preparing for the World Cup, with a friendly match against South Africa scheduled for March 26, 2022.
• Coach Tite has announced a 26-man squad for the World Cup, which includes stars like Neymar, Alisson, and Thiago Silva.

Club Football

• Flamengo won the 2021 Copa Libertadores, defeating Defensa y Justicia 2-0 in the final on December 10, 2021.
• Palmeiras won the 2021 Copa do Brasil, defeating Santos 2-1 in the final on December 1, 2021.
• Corinthians has appointed Tiago Nunes as their new coach, replacing Sylvinho.
• Santos has appointed Jorge Sampaoli as their new coach, replacing Jesualdo Ferreira.

Transfers

• Neymar has signed a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, extending his stay at the club until 2025.
• Alisson has signed a new contract with Liverpool, extending his stay at the club until 2027.
• Richarlison has signed with Tottenham Hotspur, leaving Everton for a reported fee of £60 million.
• Gabriel Jesus has signed with Arsenal, leaving Manchester City for a reported fee of £45 million.

Injuries and Suspensions

• Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil's friendly match against South Africa due to a knee injury.
• Thiago Silva has been suspended for three matches after receiving a red card in a league match for Chelsea.
• Gabriel Jesus has been ruled out of Arsenal's match against Manchester City due to a hamstring injury.

Other News

• The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced plans to introduce a new league format, with 20 teams competing in a single table.
• The CBF has also announced plans to increase the number of foreign players allowed in the league from 5 to 7.
• The Brazilian Football Federation (FBF) has launched an investigation into allegations of match-fixing in the league.