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Depay faces potential suspension over mobile phone use

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay could become a significant absentee for the club in the upcoming rounds of the Brasileirao, and not just for medical reasons. Brazil's Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has officially filed a complaint against the Dutchman after he was caught using a mobile phone on the substitutes' bench during Sunday’s match against Flamengo.

BVB and Bayer are reportedly vying for the services of a goal-scoring defender

Both Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen appear to have set their sights on a Brazilian player who is currently racking up goal contributions one after the other.

Santos v Vasco Da Gama - Brasileirao 2026

Neymar 'not a tremendous professional' like Messi or CR7, says Brazil icon

Brazil legend Zico has delivered an honest assessment of Neymar’s career, suggesting the Santos star has failed to match the professionalism of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite acknowledging his compatriot's immense natural ability, Zico believes off-field habits have hindered the forward’s longevity and consistency.

Arsenal v Wigan Athletic - Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round

Gabriel Jesus returns to Palmeiras after being granted Arsenal leave

Gabriel Jesus has returned to Palmeiras after being granted leave by Arsenal. During the current international break, the striker took the opportunity to use the training facilities at the Academia de Futebol, the very place where he developed as a young talent before moving to Europe.

Is Neymar's World Cup dream already over?

Neymar found himself back in headlines across Europe last week after he was brought up as a topic of debate on The Overlap. Gary Neville introduced a new 'Unpopular Opinions' segment, and kicked it off with the following statement: "No Premier League player in history is better than a prime Neymar."

Lingard still faces one key hurdle to Corinthians debut

Jesse Lingard has reached a significant milestone in his quest to make his debut for Corinthians after his work visa was officially published in the Official Gazette of the Union. The former Manchester United star has been training with his new team-mates but remains ineligible for competitive action until the final administrative hurdles are cleared in Brazil.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Palmeiras	8	6	1	1	17	8	9	19	W W W L W
2	Sao Paulo	8	5	1	2	10	5	5	16	L L W W W
3	Fluminense	8	5	1	2	13	9	4	16	W L W W L
4	Flamengo	7	4	2	1	13	5	8	14	D W W W W
5	Bahia	7	4	2	1	9	7	2	14	L W W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Palmeiras

W
W
W
L
W

Sao Paulo

L
L
W
W
W

Fluminense

W
L
W
W
L

Flamengo

D
W
W
W
W

Bahia

L
W
W
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Copa del Rey titles?

Barcelona are the most successful Copa del Rey side in history, winning the cup 31 times, seven more than Athletic Bilbao and 11 more than bitter rivals Real Madrid. Their first-ever Copa del Rey win came in the 1909-10 season. Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the Catalans have lifted this trophy six times.

How many teams are in the Copa del Rey?

Currently, as many as 126 teams participate in the Copa del Rey, starting at the top from La Liga and going all the way down to the Tercera Federacion, the fifth tier in Spanish football league system. In its inaugural edition in 1903, just three teams (Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol, and Madrid FC) took part.

Who has made the most Copa del Rey appearances ever?

Former Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Piru Gainza is Copa del Rey's record-appearance maker ever, featuring in 99 games in the cup competition.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Copa del Rey?

Iconic Spanish forward Telmo Zarra is Copa del Rey's all-time top scorer, finding the back of the net on 81 occasions between 1939 and 1957. All those goals came in an Athletic Bilbao shirt.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Copa del Rey and how old was he?

CD Bunol goalkeeper Paco is the oldest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game, achieving the feat against Real Sociedad in 2023 at the age of 44 years and 231 days.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Copa del Rey and how old was he?

Armando Sagi is the youngest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game. Playing for Barcelona, Sagi was just 15 years and 339 days old when he made his debut in the competition on April 2, 1922.

Which famous players have played in the Copa del Rey?

Antoine Griezmann, Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos, Neymar, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Telmo Zarra, Sergio Busquets, Roberto Carlos, Luis Suarez, and Xavi are some of the most famous players to have played in the Copa del Rey.

Which famous managers have managed in the Copa del Rey?

Carlo Ancelotti, Luis Enrique, Juande Ramos, Claudio Ranieri, Louis van Gaal, Sir Bobby Robson, Cesar Menotti, Miguel Munoz, and Ferdinand Daucik are some of Copa del Rey's most famous mangers.