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Brazil Refuse to Back Altitude Request

Brazil Refuse to Back Altitude Request

Brazil will not support a request to FIFA sent by the South America football confederation to allow matches to be staged at an altitude of more than 2,750 metres above sea level. 5 Apr 2008
Adriano - I Am Ready for Brazil Return

Adriano - I Am Ready for Brazil Return

Sao Paulo striker Adriano claims he is back to his best and ready to return to the Brazil national team. 4 Apr 2008
Romario Calls It a Day

Romario Calls It a Day

Brazil legend Romario has announced his retirement from football after 27 years in the professional game. 29 Mar 2008
Brazil Boss's Big-Name Absentees

Brazil Boss's Big-Name Absentees

Brazil coach Dunga believes he has the quality in his squad to cope with the loss of three of his biggest stars. 26 Mar 2008
Tevez and Mascherano to Be Quizzed By Cops

Tevez and Mascherano to Be Quizzed By Cops

Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano will be formally interviewed by Brazilian federal police as part of the case against former Corinthians president Alberto Dualib, according to Buenos Aires newspaper Clarin. 16 Mar 2008
Pele Fears for Ronaldo

Pele Fears for Ronaldo

Brazil legend Pele is not confident AC Milan striker Ronaldo will make a full recovery from a serious knee injury. 15 Mar 2008
Ronaldo In Upbeat Mood About Career

Ronaldo In Upbeat Mood About Career

Brazilian striker Ronaldo is looking to the future with optimism claiming "the worst is over" on his road to recovery. 14 Mar 2008
Ronaldo Op 'Went Well' But Career Could Be Over

Ronaldo Op 'Went Well' But Career Could Be Over

AC Milan striker Ronaldo faces a year on the sidelines after his latest injury setback and could have played his last game for the Rossoneri. 15 Feb 2008
Adriano Facing 18-Month Headbutt Ban

Adriano Facing 18-Month Headbutt Ban

Sao Paulo striker Adriano could be suspended for up to 540 days after headbutting an opponent during a state championship game on Sunday. 12 Feb 2008
Brazil Just Edge Past Ireland

Brazil Just Edge Past Ireland

Robinho's 65th-minute strike was enough to settle a lacklustre encounter at chilly Croke Park in Brazil's favour on Wednesday night and send the Republic of Ireland back to the harsh reality of their increasingly frustrating managerial hunt. 7 Feb 2008
Gilberto Warns of Irish Threat To Brazil

Gilberto Warns of Irish Threat To Brazil

Arsenal midfielder Gilberto has warned his Brazil team-mates to beware the apparent crisis engulfing the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their friendly. 6 Feb 2008
End of the Road for Romario

End of the Road for Romario

Former Brazil and Adelaide United star Romario has announced he will retire as a player and coach at the end of next month. 6 Feb 2008
Dunga Thrilled At Duo's Return To Form

Dunga Thrilled At Duo's Return To Form

Brazil coach Dunga has admitted to his delight after Ronaldo and Adriano found the target for their clubs in recent weeks. 23 Jan 2008
Brazil and Sweden Set for London Clash

Brazil and Sweden Set for London Clash

The Brazilian Football Confederation have confirmed the national team will face Sweden in a friendly at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 26. 16 Jan 2008
Romario Drugs Ban Appeal Denied

Romario Drugs Ban Appeal Denied

The Brazilian Supreme Court of Sporting Justice has rejected Vasco da Gama's attempt to overturn Romario's drugs ban. 11 Jan 2008
Romario Fails Drugs Test

Romario Fails Drugs Test

FORMER Adelaide and Vasco da Gama striker Romario has revealed he has tested positive for banned substance finasteride. 5 Dec 2007
Stadium Closed Down After Tragedy

Stadium Closed Down After Tragedy

Brazilian authorities have decided to close down the Octavio Mangabeira stadium after eight supporters died on Sunday night when part of a stand collapsed. 27 Nov 2007
Eight Die In Brazil Stadium Tragedy

Eight Die In Brazil Stadium Tragedy

At least eight supporters have died in Brazil when part of a grandstand collapsed after a Campeonato Brasileiro Serie C match in Salvador on Sunday night. 26 Nov 2007
Adriano Hopeful of Return to National Side

Adriano Hopeful of Return to National Side

Adriano would relish the chance to play with Brazil again. 21 Nov 2007
New Brazil Strip Revealed

New Brazil Strip Revealed

BRAZIL have unveiled their latest strip they will wear as they aim to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. 16 Nov 2007
Doc Upbeat About Ronaldinho Chances

Doc Upbeat About Ronaldinho Chances

Doctors expect Ronaldinho to be fit for this weekend's World Cup qualifier against Peru despite the Barcelona forward not taking part in a training session on Wednesday. 15 Nov 2007