Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Brazil to meet Colombia in Chapecoense benefit tie

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced a benefit game between Brazil and Colombia on January 25, the same day Chapecoense play their first game since the air crash that prompted the friendly.

Soccer • 19 Dec 16

Coutinho, Neymar and Gabriel Jesus celebrate against Argentina

Brazil close in on World Cup with Argentina win

Brazil laid to rest the ghosts of their 2014 World Cup semi-final nightmare in Belo Horizonte with a 2-0 win over their great rivals Argentina.

Soccer • 11 Nov 16

Carlos Alberto holds aloft the World Cup in 1970

Former Brazil captain Carlos Alberto dies

Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning captain Carlos Alberto has died aged 72, his former club Santos have announced.

Soccer • 25 Oct 16

Neymar will play for Barcelona until 2021

Neymar signs five-year Barcelona deal

Neymar has put pen to paper on his new contract to remain with Barcelona until 2021.

Soccer • 21 Oct 16

Joseph Markey of Ireland in action against Wesley Martins de Souza of Brazil

Ireland well beaten by classy Brazilians

Ireland’s 7-a-side football team were undone by some real samba football when they suffered a 7-1 defeat to home side Brazil in their second group game of the Paralympics.

Paralympics • 11 Sep 16

Neymar celebrates scoring the winning goal with Brazil's goalkeeper Weverton Pereira da Silva

Neymar the hero as hosts Brazil secure gold

Neymar delivered Brazil's first Olympic men's football gold medal on Saturday with the winning penalty in a 5-4 shootout victory over Germany after the sides had drawn 1-1 after extra-time in a thrilling game at the Maracana stadium.

Paris 2024 • 21 Aug 16

Brazilian pair Agatha and Barbara were backed by a raucous crowd

Germany deflate Brazil's beach volleyball dream

Brazil's dream of crowning a home Olympics with a gold medal in women's beach volleyball was ended in the early hours of this morning on a raucous Copacabana Beach.

Paris 2024 • 18 Aug 16

Neymar sets Brazil on path to Olympic final

It took just 14 seconds for Neymar to send Brazil on their way to a fourth Olympic final and within sight of an elusive gold medal.

Paris 2024 • 17 Aug 16

The Swedish players celebrate after Lisa Dahlkvist scored the decisive penalty

Swedes knock out hosts in Rio semi shootout

Sweden beat Brazil 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the sides were goalless following extra time to reach the final of the women's football tournament at the Rio Olympics.

Paris 2024 • 16 Aug 16

Feipe Anderson of Brazil leaps high to control the ball

Brazil open with 0-0 draw against South Africa

Home advantage, a multi-million dollar strike force and a man advantage for almost half the match could not help Brazil to a winning start as South Africa held the home side to a 0-0 draw in their opening match at the Rio Olympics on Thursday.

Paris 2024 • 04 Aug 16

The beach volleyball competition takes place within metres of the ocean on Copacabana

Brazil has high hopes for beach volleyball glory

Football may be a national obsession in Brazil, but in Rio beach volleyball attracts plenty of attention.

Paris 2024 • 05 Aug 16

Financial problems are threatening the Games, according to the Rio authorities

Rio authorities declare 'state of public calamity'

The Rio de Janeiro state government has declared a 'state of public calamity', saying emergency financial measures must be undertaken in order for the Olympic Games to go ahead as planned.

Paris 2024 • 18 Jun 16

Tite has agreed to replace Dunga, according to current club Corinthians

Corinthians furious as Tite appointed Brazil boss

Corinthians manager Tite has accepted an offer to coach Brazil but his appointment was met with fury at the club, who accused the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) of underhand tactics and unethical behaviour.

Soccer • 15 Jun 16

Dunga spent just under two years as Brazil coach after Luiz Felipe Scolari's departure.

Brazil sack Dunga after Copa America elimination

Brazil have sacked coach Dunga in the wake of the team's shock elimination from the Copa America.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

Suarez scores on Uruguay return to peg back Brazil

Luis Suarez scored on his Uruguay return as Brazil threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 in their World Cup qualifier and increase the pressure on coach Dunga.

Soccer • 26 Mar 16

It has been six years since the two nations met in qualifying

Argentina v Brazil postponed due to waterlogging

Thursday's scheduled World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina has been postponed for 24 hours following torrential rain in Buenos Aires.

Soccer • 13 Nov 15

Hulk loses his cool during last year's humiliation against Germany

Brazil hoping for redemption after German defeat

Brazil are gearing up for their first competitive home game since they were humbled 7-1 by Germany in last year’s World Cup semi-final.

Soccer • 12 Oct 15

Firmino has four goals in nine appearances for Brazil

Liverpool confirm signing of Brazil's Firmino

Liverpool have signed Brazilian international Roberto Firmino from German club Hoffenheim.

Soccer • 26 Jun 15

Serbia captain Predrag Rajkovic lifts the trophy after their dramatic late victory over Brazil

Late winner gives Serbia U-20 World Cup

Nemanja Maksimovic scored an 118th minute goal on the counter attack to give Serbia a 2-1 victory over Brazil in extra time in the Under-20 World Cup final in New Zealand.

Soccer • 20 Jun 15

Colombia scorer Jeison Murillo (C) celebrates with team-mate Teofilo Gutierrez

Colombia beat Brazil as Neymar sees red

A first-half goal from Jeison Murillo gave Colombia a surprise 1-0 win over Brazil at the Copa America in a game marred by ugly scenes at the final whistle that saw Neymar and Carlos Bacca shown red cards.

Soccer • 18 Jun 15

Brazil's Douglas Costa celebrates with Neymar (R) and teammates after scoring against Peru

Brazil avoid shock with late winner over Peru

Brazil came from behind to open their Copa America campaign with a 2-1 win over Peru, courtesy of a last-gasp strike from Douglas Costa.

Soccer • 15 Jun 15

It is understood that this incident against Arsenal is not related to the injury that keeps Oscar out of the tournament

Brazil's Oscar out of Copa America

Brazil and Chelsea playmaker Oscar has been ruled out of this summer's Copa America through injury.

Soccer • 05 May 15

No messing in front of Brazilian mammies

A Brazilian football club has employed fans' mothers to act as stewards in the hope it will discourage supporters from fighting.

Soccer • 09 Feb 15

Pele in hospital 'special care' unit

Brazilian three-time World Cup winner Pele has been admitted to a "special care" unit in a Sao Paulo hospital following his admission to hospital earlier this week.

Soccer • 27 Nov 14

Dunga claimed he was not banning flip-flops but that players flouting the rules could be excluded from future squads

Flip-flops fall foul of disciplinarian Dunga

Brazilian players have been urged to toe the line by avoiding the use of earrings, caps and flip-flops while on international duty as part of a crackdown by manager Dunga.

Soccer • 23 Oct 14