FC Goa coach Zico's FIFA bid gets lukewarm backing from CBF

Zico has been promised the backing of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for his bid to run for the FIFA presidency if he can show he has the support of four other federations. The former......

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 triumph

IMAGE: Pele's statue unveiled on the 50th anniversary of the 1970 World Cup victory at the CBF Headquarters, in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters The Brazilian Football......

Dunga takes over Brazil's Olympic team

Brazil have appointed national team coach Dunga as manager of their Olympic soccer squad to replace Alexandre Gallo, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Friday. "Under an agreement reached......

Dunga succeeds Luiz Felipe Scolari as Brazil manager

Brazil named Dunga as their manager for the second time on Tuesday, two weeks after they were hammered 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-finals which led to the resignation of former coach Luiz......

Ronaldinho ignored for Ireland friendly

Ronaldinho's hopes of a place in Brazil's World Cup squad faded on Tuesday when he was not picked by coach Dunga for their last warm-up against Ireland in London next month. The forward, who last......