Lionel Messi has revealed he had been keen for Neymar to join Barcelona this summer Credit: Reuters BARCELONA star Lionel Messi has claimed he would have "loved" the club to have re-signed Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. The Argentinian international has also revealed that his former team-mate was "desperate" to return to the Nou Camp - two years after leaving to join Les Parisi...Full Story »

Neymar has always claimed to be innocent A Brazilian model who claimed to have been raped by footie ace Neymar has been charged with fraud and extortion. Earlier this year, Najila Trinidade told Sao Paulo cops she had been raped by the star after visiting him during a trip to Paris in May. But, a judge dismissed the case in August, citing insufficient evidence. Najila has now been char...Full Story »

Head coach Tite is expecting another “great game” when Brazil take on Peru for the first time since the Copa America final on Wednesday.The two countries met twice in this summer’s tournament with Brazil winning on both occasions, including a 3-1 victory to claim their ninth Copa America title.Tite told a press conference he was expecting a different type of game from the ...Full Story »

Brazil coach Tite has warned too much is expected of teenage Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.Tite is likely to name Vinicius Junior on the bench for Saturday’s friendly against Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, which will also mark the return to action of Neymar.Vinicius Junior has been criticised for being inconsistent since being signed by Real in the summer of 2018 fro...Full Story »

Barcelona finally give up on Neymar transfer as Brazilian agrees to PSG stay (Image: GETTY) Neymar will remain at Paris Saint-Germain after a summer-long transfer saga linking him to Barcelona, according to new reports. Neymar has agreed to stay at Paris Saint-Germain with Barcelona unable to negotiate a transfer agreement to sign the Brazilian, according to Sky Sports News. The 27-year-old h...Full Story »

The two could be the partnership that brings Bayern deep into the Champions League, says one legendary midfielder Former Germany star Lothar Matthaus says that he believes that Philippe Coutinho and Robert Lewandowski could be a "dream duo" as he sees the Brazilian as a perfect complement to the "most complete No. 9" in the world. Coutinho recently joined Bayern on loan from Barcelona, conc...Full Story »

The PSG man denied an accusation of rape made by a woman in May and Sao Paulo police have not found enough evidence to bring charges Police probing rape allegations against Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar announced they have closed their investigation due to a lack of evidence. Investigators at the Sao Paulo police station where a Brazilian woman made the accusation in May confirmed on Tuesd...Full Story »

The Brazil striker's wife Isa Ranieri posted clips of him learning English - just as a doctor reportedly arrived in the Gremio star's country to give him a medical for the Gunners. Gremio superstar Everton Soares was shown in an Instagram video studying the lingo ahead of a probable move to the Emirates Everton Soares could soon be celebrating more than a goal for Brazil - as Arsenal seem to b...Full Story »

WORLD CUP winner Romario has scored off the pitch with the Brazilian legend reportedly in a relationship with a student 31 years his junior. The 53-year-old - who is currently working as a member of the Brazilian senate - is understood to be dating 22-year-old Ana Karoline Nazario. Nazario - who is believed to have been dating Romario since May - uploaded a picture of the pair to her 21,000 In...Full Story »

Gabriel Jesus was sent off as 10-man Brazil lifted the Copa America for the ninth time with a 3-1 victory over Peru.The Manchester City striker was dismissed for two bookable offences either side of half-time, having earlier set up Everton’s opener and then scored the second himself after Paolo Guerrero had levelled with a penalty at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.His premature dep...Full Story »

Lionel Messi was a conspicuous absence from the Copa America third-place medal ceremony and blasted CONMEBOL for "corruption" after seeing red in the first half against Chile. The Barcelona star laid on Argentina's first goal on Saturday for Sergio Aguero to convert, before Paulo Dybala made it 2-0 within 22 minutes. But moments later Messi was leaving the field after tangling with notorio...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Brazil is moving on to the final   CAPTAIN A̶M̶E̶R̶I̶C̶A̶ PULISIC FT" Peru 3-0 Chile   Ali Express online shopping is the best place for Arsenal budget .   Another day, another international trophy lost for Messi   Or he's hiding something else?   Agree?     Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There...Full Story »

Lionel Messi accused the referee of bias after Argentina crashed out of the Copa America with a 2-0 semi-final loss to Brazil.The Argentina captain felt a number of decisions went against his side in Belo Horizonte as goals from Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino in each half put Brazil through to a final against Chile or Peru.Messi was particularly aggrieved Argentina were not awarded a penalty ...Full Story »

Brazil host Argentina in the semi-finals of their own Copa America in a tie that could provide some much-needed life and quality to what has been an underwhelming competition so far, and while both teams have their own styles, Lionel Messi will be the standout player of the game. Messi isn't enjoying his best competition and hasn't scored from open play yet this summer - netting just once fro...Full Story »

Premier League giants Arsenal have this afternoon announced the signing of highly-regarded Ituano youngster Gabriel Martinelli. Brazilian talent Martinelli, a 17-year-old winger who can also play as a 2nd-striker, possesses all of the trademark qualities of a Brazilian attacker. The teen is said to have both pace and technique in abundance, along with a keen eye for goal. Martinelli spent ...Full Story »

Brazil coach Tite hit out at the “absurd” Gremio Arena pitch after his side beat 10-man Paraguay on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the Copa America.The hosts failed to break down a determined Paraguay side, who had Fabian Balbuena sent off just before the hour mark following a Video Assistant Referee review into the West Ham defender’s clumsy challenge on Roberto Firmino...Full Story »

PARAGUAY'S hottest model Larissa Riquelme was showing her support for her nation ahead of the massive Copa America clash. Larissa, 34, is in the stands at the Arena do Gremio, Porto Alegre, Brazil in the quarter-final of the Copa America. She was pictured making a heart sign with her hands as she cheered on her country. Lari was also pictured with Paraguay's raucous supporters during last wee...Full Story »

Brazil booked their place in the Copa America quarter-finals with a 5-0 victory over Peru and they could end up facing Argentina in the next round, however there isn't much fear about a meeting with their neighbours. Some fans would actually like to take on Argentina in the next round. Supporters at the Arena Corinthians were asked by MARCA if they'd be scared of a quarter-final against Arg...Full Story »

Brazil are no weaker without star forward Neymar, according to team-mate and captain Dani Alves. Dani Alves believes Brazil are no weaker without Neymar as they chase success at the Copa America. Neymar was ruled out of the tournament due to an ankle injury in what was a blow to the hosts, who got their campaign underway with a 3-0 win over Bolivia on Friday. While Alves praised the Paris S...Full Story »

Brazil can overcome the loss of star man Neymar to claim the Copa America crown on home soil, according to former captain Cafu.The Selecao open the tournament against Bolivia in Sao Paulo, with an expectant nation targeting victory in the South American showpiece event for the first time since 2007.Head coach Tite, though, will be without Paris St Germain forward Neymar, who suffered ankle ligam...Full Story »