Uruguay footballer Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match

IMAGE: Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo collapsed on the pitch during Nacional's game against Brazilian side Sao Paulo on August 22. Photograps: Carla Carniel/Reuters South American football was......

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

IMAGE: Police arrested former soccer player Robinho in the Brazilian city of Santos. Photograph: Murad Sezer/reuters Former soccer player Robinho was arrested by Brazilian federal police on......

Ronaldo criticised for appearing to make obscene gesture

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo’s gesture wasn’t captured on television, but videos were doing the rounds on social media. Photograph: Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo faced a flurry of criticism......

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

IMAGE: Dorival Junior was Brazil's preferred choice for the job after Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti chose to extend his contract with Real Madrid.. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Dorival......

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Brazil thrash Bolivia 5-1 as Neymar surpasses Pele IMAGE: Neymar celebrates after scoring Brazil's fifth goal against Bolivia in the 2026 World Cup qualifier match in Belem, Brazil, on Friday.......