Barcelona sign Vitor Roque, 18, in €40m deal
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Athletico Paranaense striker Vitor Roque for a fee of around €40 million.
Woman dies after struck by bottle at Brazil game
A 23-year-old Brazilian woman died on Monday, two days after she was hit on the neck by a bottle of beer during a brawl between Palmeiras and Flamengo supporters.
Brazil's dominance may lead to pan-American club competition
Brazil's Copa Libertadores dominance is unprecedented. If it continues, South American clubs may look to rivals from the north for competition.
Brazil President on Ancelotti: Can't he fix Italy?
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva questioned the future appointment of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti as the country's national team coach.
Corinthians' fans banned for slurs in Brazil first
Brazil's top sports court has ordered Corinthians to close their doors to spectators for one game after anti-gay chants were heard from their fan base.
Ancelotti to coach Brazil at 2024 Copa - CBF boss
Brazil Football Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues has said Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti will coach Brazil at the 2024 Copa America.
Sources: Castro to coach Ronaldo at Al Nassr
Portuguese coach Luis Castro will leave Brazilian club Botafogo to take charge of Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, sources told ESPN Brasil.
Luis Suarez scores for Gremio amidst retirement rumours (2:35)
Gremio worry for Suarez amid retirement reports
Luis Suárez's teammates at Gremio and the club's president expressed concern Wednesday after speculation that the striker is on the verge of retirement because of knee pain.
Sources: Barca hopeful over deal for Vitor Roque
Talks between Barcelona and Athletico Paranaense over the transfer of Vitor Roque are progressing well, sources have told ESPN.
Columbus, Portland Thorns, Palmeiras: Fifteen teams to keep you entertained this summer
The European club season might be over, but if you can't enough soccer, check out these teams and leagues who are hitting their strides this summer.
Source: Rapids suspend Alves in gambling probe
The player suspended by the Colorado Rapids in connection with unlawful sports gambling is Max Alves, said a source with knowledge of the situation.
Prosecutors charge 16 in Brazil match-fixing case
Brazilian state prosecutors charged 16 people, including seven professional soccer players, with alleged match-fixing on Wednesday.
Botafogo, once the club of Brazilian legends, is back on top. So why are fans upset?
Botafogo was once a fixture among Brazil's top sides. Revitalised under owner John Textor, there is concern the renaissance may not last.
Cuca leaves as Corinthians boss after protests
Alexi "Cuca" Stival has stepped down as Corinthians boss after fan outrage over a 1987 rape conviction.
Corinthians W protest not about Cuca - coach
Corinthians women's boss Arthur Elias said the statement he and his players issued to "respect women" was not directed at men's coach Cuca.
Corinthians W. protest over convicted coach hire
Corinthians have faced backlash from its women's side following the hiring of Alexi Stival 'Cuca' as men's team head coach.
Brazilian top-tier games probed for match-fixing
At least six games in Brazil's top-flight last year are under investigation for match-fixing, prosecutors said as part of their widening probe.
Flamengo hire former Sevilla coach Sampaoli
Flamengo have signed Jorge Sampaoli as their new coach on a contract through 2024.
Brazilian Serie A primed for its most competitive year yet
The start of the Brazilian Serie A is upon us, and the fans are anticipating a captivating and fiery season unlike any other.
Flamengo fire coach Pereira after four months
Flamengo has fired coach Vitor Pereira after the loss in the Rio de Janeiro state championship final against archrival Fluminense.
Madrid-bound Endrick: Don't compare me to Pele
Brazilian wonderkid Endrick has spoken out about the pressure he had faced since agreeing to sign for Real Madrid.
30K fans greet Marcelo in Fluminense return
Former Real Madrid Marcelo has signed a two-year contract with his former club Fluminense to return to the Brazilian league after 17 years.
Footballer handed 8-game ban for ref head-butt
Botafogo forward Tiquinho Soares has been handed an eight-match ban for headbutting a referee during a league game.
Brazil moves to punish racism with points penalty
The Brazilian Football Confederation now has the right to sanction teams whose employees or fans commit acts of racism with the loss of points.
Bras Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 | +17 | 36 |
| Flamengo | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +9 | 26 |
| Grêmio | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +4 | 26 |
| Fluminense | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | +7 | 24 |
| Palmeiras | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | +12 | 24 |
| Red Bull Bragantino | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | +8 | 24 |
| Fortaleza | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | +5 | 23 |
| São Paulo | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +5 | 22 |
| Cruzeiro | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | +5 | 21 |
| Internacional | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 21 |
| Athletico-PR | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
| Atlético-MG | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +4 | 20 |
| Santos | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -4 | 16 |
| Cuiabá | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -4 | 16 |
| Corinthians | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 15 |
| Bahia | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -6 | 13 |
| Goiás | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -12 | 11 |
| Coritiba | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -14 | 10 |
| Vasco da Gama | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -12 | 9 |
| América-MG | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -16 | 9 |