Brazil national team news 2016
Here are some news and updates about the Brazil national team in 2016:
Tournament Results
- Copa America Centenario: Brazil finished in 6th place after losing to Paraguay in the quarterfinals.
- Olympic Games: Brazil won the gold medal, defeating Germany 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1 after extra time.
Squad Changes
- In May 2016, Brazil's coach, Dunga, was sacked after a 1-0 loss to Peru in a World Cup qualifier.
- Tite was appointed as the new coach of Brazil in June 2016.
- In August 2016, Brazil's star player, Neymar, suffered a serious injury during a friendly match against Colombia and was ruled out of the Copa America Centenario.
- In September 2016, Brazil's midfielder, Paulinho, was dropped from the national team due to poor form.
Notable Matches
- March 2016: Brazil defeated Uruguay 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
- May 2016: Brazil lost to Peru 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier, which led to Dunga's sacking.
- June 2016: Brazil drew 0-0 with Ecuador in a Copa America Centenario group stage match.
- July 2016: Brazil defeated Honduras 2-1 in the Olympic Games quarterfinals.
- August 2016: Brazil defeated Germany 5-4 in a penalty shootout in the Olympic Games final.
Player News
- Neymar: Suffered a serious injury during a friendly match against Colombia and was ruled out of the Copa America Centenario.
- Gabriel Jesus: Made his debut for Brazil in a friendly match against Ecuador in June 2016.
- Philippe Coutinho: Scored a hat-trick in a friendly match against Ecuador in June 2016.
- Alisson Becker: Made his debut for Brazil in a friendly match against Colombia in August 2016.
Tournament Preparations
- In May 2016, Brazil's squad was criticized for their poor preparation for the Copa America Centenario, with many players arriving late to training and others struggling with injuries.
- In June 2016, Brazil's coach, Tite, announced a 23-man squad for the Copa America Centenario, which included several new players and omissions.
- In July 2016, Brazil's squad arrived in Rio de Janeiro to prepare for the Olympic Games, where they would compete in the men's football tournament.