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 »

Manchester United opted against a move for Neymar due to doubts over his dedication Credit: AFP or licensors MANCHESTER UNITED chose not to pursue a big-money move for Neymar this summer over fears over the Brazilian's party lifestyle, according to reports. The 27-year-old was desperate to engineer a move away from Paris Saint-Germain during the transfer window, with the Red Devils among the f...Full Story »

The draw stretched the Selecao's run without a win to three games, which is the longest such spell since coach Tite took over in 2016. Roberto Firmino opened the scoring for Brazil after eight minutes when he ran on to a pass from Gabriel Jesus and chipped the ball past goalkeeper Alfred Gomis from close range. Senegal levelled with a penalty by Famara Diedhiou on the stroke of half-time after...Full Story »

Former Barcelona star Dani Alves was attacked by a swarm of wasps in Sao Paulo's clash with Fortaleza on Saturday Dani Alves is used to locking horns with some of the most fearsome attackers in world football, but on Saturday he was forced to tackle a more prickly opponent. In Sao Paulo’s clash with fellow Brazilian side Fortaleza, the Barcelona legend was swarmed by wasps as he tried to...Full Story »

Dean Smith hailed Wesley as a “terrific player” after he struck with two early goals as Aston Villa stormed to a 5-1 Premier League win at Norwich.The Villa boss said before the game he was backing the club’s £22million record signing Wesley to make an impact, adding that the Brazilian striker had trained well after coming under criticism for having only scored two goals ...Full Story »

England Women’s World Cup hangover continued as two second-half goals from Brazil striker Debora consigned them to another defeat at a sold-out Riverside Stadium.The Lionesses paid for missed opportunities in a dominant first half and despite an 80th-minute header from Beth England, Phil Neville’s side went down 2-1 – their fifth game without a win.Neville had stressed the impo...Full Story »

Tammy Abraham grabbed a birthday goal and Willian marked his 300th Chelsea appearance with the second as Chelsea won 2-1 in Lille.Abraham, expected to earn an England call-up on Thursday, registered his first Champions League goal before Lille equalised through their own exciting young striker, Victor Osimhen.But Willian’s late volley secured a crucial first three points for Frank Lam...Full Story »

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 »