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Brazil 2-1 Japan: Brazil Survive Japan Scare As Martinelli’s Late Strike Sends Selecao Into Last 16

NewsDeskNgJun 29, 2026June 29, 20260

Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage time winner propelled Brazil into last 16 after Japan threatened a major World Cup upset in Houston. Brazil needed a dramatic injury time winner from Gabriel Martinelli to edge past Japan 2-1 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a tense...

Cunha Brace Eases Brazil Past Haiti in 3–0 Display, Raphinha Sustains Knock

NewsDeskNgJun 20, 2026June 20, 20260

Cunha scored twice, as Brazil secured a 3–0 win over Haiti, while Raphinha picked up a knock. Brazil beat Haiti 3-0, with Cunha’s brace leading a commanding Seleção performance in a one-sided contest. The Brazilians were the better side in the opening stages, dominating possession and creating the clearer chances...

JUST IN: Brazil football legend, Pelé is dead

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

Brazil football legend Pelé is dead at the age of 82. The family announced his passing on Thursday evening. The football icon is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Pele had been receiving regular treatment from doctors ever since undergoing surgery to have a tumour on...

Rodrygo reveals what Neymar told him after Brazil’s 1-0 loss to Cameroon

NewsDeskNgDec 5, 2022December 5, 20220

Brazil forward, Rodrygo, has revealed what teammate Neymar told him following the Seleção’s World Cup 1-0 defeat to Cameroon a few days ago. Rodrygo started his first game in the competition against Cameroon in their final group-stage match. With Brazil securing qualification after winning their first two games, manager Tite...

Brazil striker, Gabriel Jesus suffers World Cup-ending injury

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2022December 3, 20220

Brazil striker, Gabriel Jesus, will not play any further part in the 2022 World Cup campaign, after he suffered a knee injury during their 1-0 defeat against Cameroon on Friday. The 25-year-old made his first start of the competition but failed to find the back of the net. After the...