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Brazil reliving magical 1970 World Cup win

Botafogo players become the latest to wear masks in protest, unveiling a "coronavirus: Protect yourself" banner. ESPN's 2014 World Cup crew describe the emotion and pain that came with the host nation's defeat vs. Germany. Steve Nicol explains why Neymar isn't one of Brazil's top five players

FIFA bans former Brazil federation chief Ricardo Teixeira for life for bribes

Ricardo Teixeira was the president of the Brazil Football Confederation from 1989-2012.FIFA has banned former Brazilian Football Confederation president Ricardo Teixeira for life for receiving millions of dollars in bribes. FIFA says Teixeira has been found guilty of taking bribes linked to commercial contracts for South American competitions from 2006-12. He

Brazilian striker changes name after China call-up

Brazilian-born striker Elkeson has changed his name as he prepares to help China qualify for the 2022 World Cup. The 30-year-old, who has played in the Chinese Super League since 2013, became a naturalised citizen earlier in August and was named on Wednesday in China's squad for their opening 2022 World

Pele hospitalised in Paris with urinary infection

Football great Pele was hospitalised in Paris on Wednesday because of a urinary infection following a meeting with Kylian Mbappe in the French capital, his spokesman said. Pepito Fornos told The Associated Press the three-time World Cup champion will be in hospital for up to two days. "He was a little shaky

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