Brazil news

Brazil fans have grown increasingly frustrated with the national team’s attacking output following a 2-1 friendly defeat to France, even resorting to chanting Neymar's name in the absence of the Santos star. However, Joao Pedro believes the talent currently at Carlo Ancelotti's disposal, including Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Barcelona’s Raphinha, matches the individual quality of the iconic trios that defined previous golden eras.

Neymar has stepped up his return to full fitness by starring in a Santos training match, bagging a goal and an assist to remind onlookers of his enduring quality. The legendary forward was a high-profile omission from Carlo Ancelotti’s latest Brazil squad, but this domestic display suggests he is determined to force his way back into the international reckoning.

Real Madrid loanee Endrick has opened up on his aspirations to represent Brazil at the 2026 World Cup following his strong start to life at Lyon. The teenage sensation has been called back into Carlo Ancelotti's national team squad after rediscovering his best form in new surroundings at club level.

Barcelona are reportedly preparing to take formal action against FIFA following a significant injury to star winger Raphinha during the international break. The Brazilian attacker is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, leaving the Catalan giants fuming as they enter the business end of the season.

Barcelona and Brazil legend Romario has made his pick between Vinicius Junior and Lamine Yamal, with two superstar wingers continuing to wow audiences around the world. Both Vinicius and Yamal have become contenders for Ballon d’Or recognition, while remaining talismanic figures on opposing sides of the fierce Clasico divide that separates Real Madrid and Barca.

Real Madrid fans can breathe a sigh of relief after reports emerged that Vinicius Junior has avoided a serious injury while on international duty with Brazil. Despite missing training sessions ahead of the Selecao’s clash with Croatia, the winger is not expected to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Eduardo Camavinga has come to the defence of his Real Madrid team-mate, Vinicius Junior, offering a revealing insight into the Brazilian's behaviour on the pitch. The French midfielder took advantage of the recent international window to explain why the winger often displays such effusiveness towards opponents, referees and fans.

Vini Jr. recently had to take a break from training at the Brazilian national team’s training camp due to pain in his thigh.

Brazil have been hit by a significant injury scare as star forward Vinicius Jr was forced to sit out training ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Croatia. The Real Madrid superstar is struggling with a physical issue following the intensive clash against France earlier this week, which saw Brazil suffer a 2-1 defeat.

Barcelona have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their European showdown with Atletico Madrid following confirmation of Raphinha's hamstring injury. The Brazilian attacker is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after picking up the knock on international duty.

Barcelona have received some bad news at a critical juncture of the season following confirmation that Raphinha has withdrawn from the Brazil squad. The Blaugrana winger was forced to pull out of the international camp due to a muscular issue sustained during the 2-1 friendly defeat against France.

In recent days, reports in Brazil had confirmed Inter’s interest in signing him on a free transfer, and the player has confirmed his departure from the Red Devils