Baptista replaces Ze Roberto in Brazil squad

Brazil have added Real Madrid striker Julio Baptista to their Copa America squad after midfielder Ze Roberto quit international football. Baptista, who was unable to secure a regular first-team......

Ze Roberto, Brazil's Jack of all

In a Brazilian side made up of big names, Ze Roberto is the most unassuming. But put the ball in front of him and immediately he is in the thick of action. In addition to finding the smallest of......

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

IMAGE: Pele's wife Marcia Aoki (2nd from right) places a rosary on Pele's coffin in Urbano Caldeira Stadium at his funeral in Santos, Brazil, on Monday. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images The......

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

IMAGE: The casket bearing Pelé is transported by the fire department, from his former club Santos' Vila Belmiro stadium. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Emotional crowds bid soccer......

Neymar shrugs off jet lag to score stunning goal

Santos striker Neymar, playing only one day after scoring twice for Brazil against Japan in Poland, shrugged off jet leg to score a stunning into the penalty area, cut inside another defender and......