RONALDINHO rolled back the years as he played a game footvolley in prison. The Brazil legend has been thrown behind bars for allegedly trying to enter Paraguay with a fake passport. Ronaldinho soaked up the sunshine as he got stuck in with a game of footvolley while in a Paraguayan prisonCredit: Golder's News & Sport Ltd. (Golders) Ronaldinho has been warned he could face up to six months...Full Story »

Willian has returned to Brazil to link up with his family, with the permission of Premier League club Chelsea. The Brazil forward has been allowed to return to his home country by the Blues, the PA news agency understands. The 31-year-old's family had been unable to return to London after a stint in Brazil due to the coronavirus outbreak. And now the ex-Shakhtar Donetsk winger is back with ...Full Story »

Neymar and Paris Saint-Germain teammate Thiago Silva have returned home to Brazil due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving France before the country went into lockdown on Tuesday, PSG have confirmed to ESPN. PSG gave all the players the authorisation to leave the country and self-isolate where they wanted or stay home in Paris, where lockdown orders came into effect at 12 p.m. local time on T...Full Story »

Felipe Melo has revealed that Brazil used to tactically kick out at Lionel Messi to disturb the Argentina star's rhythm as it was the only way they knew how to stop a player so "incredible". Melo's career has taken him all over the world, with the veteran midfielder having played with the likes of Juventus, Galatasaray and Inter among others. Internationally, the 36-year-old earned 22 caps f...Full Story »

Ronaldinho has been snapped signing autographs on other inmates' clothing during his stint in a Paraguayan prison. The former Barcelona star is being kept in a Specialised Unit in the Paraguayan capital Asuncion as he is being investigated for entering the country on a fake passport. Brazil football legend jailed for using fake passport New images reportedly taken inside the unit, which is de...Full Story »

BRAZILIAN football legend Ronaldinho has been branded "stupid" by his lawyer after being banged up for using a fake passport. Adolfo Marin insisted the former Barcelona and AC Milan star had no idea he was doing anything wrong by trying to enter Paraguay with a dodgy passport. Ronaldinho has been pictured inside jail for the first timeCredit: Twitter @repollera The entrance of the National Po...Full Story »

The former Barcelona ace has been ordered to appear before prosecutors later today after allegedly entering the country with falsified documents. Ronaldinho, left, being quizzed by cops in his hotel over the suspect passports Credit: EPA Cops swooped on the ex-Barcelona star's hotel Credit: EPA Ronaldinho arrives in Paraguay Credit: AFP or licensors An unidentified man is arrested in Paragua...Full Story »

The 31-year-old is out of contact this summer and Mourinho has been a long-time admirer of the attacker. Willian is eyeing a move to Tottenham if Chelsea do not extend his contract Credit: AFP or licensors And the feeling is mutual with Willian revealing he “loved” Mourinho’s man-management at Stamford Bridge - and that the two regularly exchange texts. Willian also disclose...Full Story »

While Juanfran isn't the most vocal of footballers on social media, he always makes time to participate in Sao Paulo's video content. The former Atletico Madrid defender featured in the club's latest segment which saw the veteran discussing life in his new home country in the local language. "I am a Spaniard here [in Brazil] speaking in Portuguese, [for] security!" he said. The video alread...Full Story »

WATFORD star Joao Pedro's 15-year-old girlfriend has gone back to school in her native Brazil - and will not return to the UK until she is 16. The Hornets' £20million striker, who is 18, has been dating soap star Mel Maia since late last year. Watford star Pedro is dating a 15-year-old Brazilian actress She visited him in London last month but yesterday posted photos to her seven million...Full Story »

The Hammers were tracking the 23-year-old last year but ended their interest because then boss Manuel Pellegrini did not see him as his type of player. West Ham have entered the race for Gabigol But new manager David Moyes is open to the idea if Inter Milan agree a £20million fee. They could face competition from Chelsea, who are cooling their interest in Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon ...Full Story »

Los Blancos are said to be weighing up a bid for Pogba containing the Brazilian starlet and £85million. Pogba is finally back in the United mix after an ankle problem Credit: PA:Press Association Speedster Vinicius has failed to impress since a £40m move from Flamengo Credit: AP:Associated Press A major switch to La Liga for Pogba was touted throughout the summer with Real coach Zin...Full Story »

Brazil ended a run of five matches without a win with a 3-0 friendly victory over South Korea in Abu Dhabi. Despite winning the Copa America in July, pressure had been slowly building on head coach Tite following a poor run of results that included defeats to Peru and bitter rivals Argentina – the latter on Friday in Dubai – and draws with Colombia, Senegal and Nigeria. But goals...Full Story »

Gabriel Jesus has admitted to learning all he can from Manchester City team-mate Sergio Aguero in his bid to become Brazil’s best striker.In the absence of the injured Neymar, Jesus is among those expected to fill the void left by the Paris St Germain star.The 22-year-old failed to find the mark in Friday’s 1-0 friendly defeat to arch-rivals Argentina in Saudi Arabia, with Lionel Mes...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's winning goal against Brazil in an international friendly on Friday marked his first against Argentina's fiercest rivals in seven years. The Barcelona superstar returned to Argentina's starting line up after serving a three-month suspension for criticising CONMEBOL during this summer's Copa America. Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus squandered a golden chance to give Brazil...Full Story »

Lionel Messi praised Argentina’s work ethic after scoring the winner on his return to international football as Brazil were beaten 1-0 in Riyadh.The 32-year-old was banned for three months by CONMEBOL after criticising the South American governing body during this summer’s Copa America, both after a semi-final loss to Brazil and a third-place play-off win over Chile in which he was s...Full Story »

Lionel Messi made a successful return to international football as Argentina gained a measure of revenge on Brazil for this summer’s Copa America semi-final defeat with a 1-0 win in Riyadh.The 32-year-old was banned for three months by CONMEBOL after criticising the South American governing body, both after the semi-final loss and a third-place play-off win over Chile in which he was sent ...Full Story »

Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus is determined to get one over on Manchester City team-mates Nicolas Otamendi and Sergio Aguero when they tackle Argentina in Saudi Arabia. The South American giants meet at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on Friday to renew their fierce rivalry following a 2-0 victory for Brazil in the Copa America semi-finals. However, since lifting the trophy on home...Full Story »

NEYMAR has posted a photo with Gabigol's face blocked out of a poster after his Brazil strikepartner began dating his sister Rafella Santos. PSG superstar Neymar has famously been free to celebrate Rafella's birthday in March five years running, due to injuries or suspension. Neymar posted this image with Gabigol's face in the background poster covered outCredit: Instagram / @neymarjr Gabigol...Full Story »

A FOOTBALL fan has been hammered for recklessly swinging his young son around by his ankles after his team scored a goal. Footage from Brazil has emerged online of the Flamengo supporter's over-the-top reaction to their Copa Libertadores win over Gremio. The child is shaken about in disturbing scenes The fan then continues shouting at the TV set The disturbing footage shows the supporter vio...Full Story »