brazil
Ancelotti says Neymar fit for 'first or second' World Cup match
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is recovering well from a calf strain and could be fit for the World Cup opener against Morocco on June 13. Neymar will miss two friendlies but is expected back soon for Brazil.
May 30, 2026
Neymar hints at possible retirement after World Cup
Neymar says he might retire at the end of the year due to injuries but hopes to play in the World Cup. Neymar is the all-time leading scorer for Brazil, with 79 goals, two more than Pele, but has not played for the national team since October 2023 when he suffered a serious knee injury against Uruguay.
February 21, 2026
Brazil warns military action in Venezuela would be 'humanitarian catastrophe'
Brazil’s President Lula warned a Mercosur summit that any US military action against Venezuela would trigger a humanitarian catastrophe, criticizing military presence in South America after Donald Trump said war could not be ruled out.
December 20, 2025