MARACANA STADIUM
All you need to know about Copa America 2024
Defending champions Argentina will take on debutants Canada in the opening match at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Group A encounter kicks off at 5:30 AM IST on June 21. All Copa America 2024 matches will be live-streamed in India.
Young women in Rio favela hope to overcome poverty and violence to play in Women's World Cup in 2027
In Rio de Janeiro, 15-year-old Kaylane Alves dos Santos, residing in the Complexo do Alemao favelas, dreams of playing for Brazil in the 2027 Women's World Cup, hosted by Brazil for the first time in Latin America. Despite challenges like limited training, lack of a professional club, and the threat of violence, dos Santos remains hopeful. Inspired by soccer star Marta, dos Santos and her teammates aim to make their mark in the sport, overcoming obstacles to fulfill their dreams.
Messi vs. Mbappé on the global stage again? Argentina has qualified for the Paris Olympics
Mbappé has often said he wants to represent France at his hometown Olympics where the men’s soccer final on Aug. 9 is at the Parc des Princes stadium of his club Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappé and Messi were PSG teammates when they went to the World Cup in Qatar and starred in perhaps the greatest final of all that ended with the Argentina icon lifting the trophy.
Brazil striker Rodrygo says he faced volley of racist abuse after on-field spat with Lionel Messi during WC qualifier
The Brazilian player wrote that his social media accounts have been bombarded with abuse.
'We are not playing, we are leaving.' Lionel Messi walks off with team as noisy scenes delay Argentina-Brazil World Cup qualifying encounter
The qualifier between the two South American football giants at the Maracan Stadium in Rio de Janeiro ran into crowd trouble.
Argentina vs Brazil brawl: Lionel Messi walks out; Martinez wrests baton from Rio police
Argentina and Brazil are widely recognized as fierce rivals in various aspects of life. The fierceness of their rivalry was once again evident at the Maracanã on Tuesday night during the World Cup qualifiers. The Argentine football team attempted to intervene, a...
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Scaloni wonders whether he'll stay on as Argentina coach after winning in Brazil
Scaloni said he'd give it some thought before talking to Argentina's soccer federation president Claudio Tapia and the players "because this national team needs a coach that has every possible energy, and that feels well." The Maracana Stadium result was Brazil's first ever home defeat in a World Cup qualifying match.
Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 in World Cup qualifying after crowd violence delays start
Fans flocked to Maracana for Messi's possible final Brazil match, witnessing Otamendi secure Argentina's historic 1-0 win amid a pre-game brawl. Brazil suffered its first home World Cup qualifying defeat, worsening under new coach Fernando Diniz. Messi departed amidst mixed reactions, unable to breach Brazil's net. Argentina's victory atop the standings celebrated another triumph at Rio's iconic stadium, marred by a violent scuffle that delayed the game. Despite Brazil's pressure, Otamendi's header sealed the fate. Argentina leads, while Brazil struggles in sixth place in the South American qualifiers for the expanded 2026 World Cup.
Clash with the European season creates Olympic soccer headache
Players spreading across the country not desired as Japan tries to stage a Games that limits risks of Covid infections rising
Euro 2020 will usurp Copa America in Brazil
Because of an unusual set of circumstances, it will be the European Championship that will reach more viewers in Brazil than the Copa America - even though Brazil is expected to host South American the tournament under a completely different set of unusual circumstances.
Centre set to study feasibility of bidding for 2032 Olympics
If the ambitious move takes concrete shape and passes muster with the political leadership, the National Capital Region would be the automatic choice as the venue.
NFL-National Football League roundup
FOOTBALL-NFL/ROUNDUP:NFL-National Football League roundup
Soccer-Real Madrid eye Brazilian teenager Vinicius Junior
SOCCER-BRAZIL/VINICIUSJUNIOR (PIX):Soccer-Real Madrid eye Brazilian teenager Vinicius Junior
UPDATE 2-FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup
SOCCER-FIFA/INFANTINO (UPDATE 2, PIX):UPDATE 2-FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup
FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup
SOCCER-FIFA-INFANTINO:FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup
UPDATE 2-FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup
SOCCER-FIFA/INFANTINO (UPDATE 2, PIX):UPDATE 2-FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup
FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup
SOCCER-FIFA-INFANTINO:FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup
UPDATE 1-FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup
SOCCER-FIFA/INFANTINO (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup
Maracana to light up again as bills are settled
SOCCER-BRAZIL-MARACANA:Maracana to light up again as bills are settled
Soccer-Maracana to light up again as bills are settled
SOCCER-BRAZIL/MARACANA:Soccer-Maracana to light up again as bills are settled
Maracana stadium has electricity cut off due to unpaid bills
SOCCER-BRAZIL-MARACANA:Maracana stadium has electricity cut off due to unpaid bills
Soccer-Maracana stadium has electricity cut off due to unpaid bills
SOCCER-BRAZIL/MARACANA (REFILE):Soccer-Maracana stadium has electricity cut off due to unpaid bills
Reuters Sports News Summary
SPORTS:Reuters Sports News Summary
Rio authorities call for urgent action after Maracana looting
SOCCER-BRAZIL-MARACANA:Rio authorities call for urgent action after Maracana looting
Soccer-Rio authorities call for urgent action after Maracana looting
SOCCER-BRAZIL/MARACANA:Soccer-Rio authorities call for urgent action after Maracana looting
Inter slump out of Europe as Rooney ignites Man Utd
SOCCER-EUROPA:Inter slump out of Europe as Rooney ignites Man Utd
Man City's new Brazilian sensation looking to cap dream year
SOCCER-BRAZIL-GABRIEL:Man City's new Brazilian sensation looking to cap dream year
INTERVIEW-Soccer-Man City's new Brazilian sensation looking to cap dream year
SOCCER-BRAZIL/GABRIEL (INTERVIEW, TV, PIX):INTERVIEW-Soccer-Man City's new Brazilian sensation looking to cap dream year
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