Neymar, 34, announces retirement from international football after 16 years with Brazil, ending his career as the nation's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 130 appearances.
Turkey defeated China 3-0 and Brazil upset Italy 3-2 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau, advancing to the final.
A seleção brasileira feminina de vôlei venceu a Itália, atual campeã mundial e olímpica, por 3 a 2 e disputará o título inédito da Liga das Nações contra a Turquia. A vitória veio após uma partida emocionante, com as brasileiras superando adversidades e lesões de titulares.
Indigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border report their communities are "taken hostage" by organised crime groups involved in drug trafficking, illegal logging, and mining. The Asháninka people, facing severe threats, appealed to the Brazilian government for permanent security presence and protection, warning of disastrous self-defense if the state fails to act.
Brazil's B3 stock exchange has facilitated a 100,000 Brazilian reais loan, secured by 10 tokenized dairy cows from Fazenda Engenho Velho in Paraná. This innovative transaction, structured by Target FIDC and utilizing Cowmed's AI collars, offers livestock farmers new access to credit.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Manila, offering China's support for Brazil's sovereignty, security, and development interests. In return, Wang requested Brazil's support for China's "core interests," including Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong, following new US tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Ten cows from Fazenda Engenho Velho in Paraná, Brazil, became the first livestock collateral registered on B3, Brazil's stock exchange. The deal, backed by blockchain-tracked animals with AI-powered sensor collars, offers a new financing alternative for farmers facing credit restrictions.
The Italian football federation (FIGC) has held talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti about becoming the new national team coach. The federation hopes to announce a decision this week, as Italy continues to struggle after failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.
US tariffs and sanctions on Brazil, including measures against criminal gangs and trade practices, are impacting Brazilian voter sentiment ahead of the October presidential election. Incumbent Lula da Silva is campaigning against Flavio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, with US actions becoming a key political issue.
Inter Miami has signed midfielder Casemiro to a one-year contract, but Major League Soccer is investigating the club for potential tampering in acquiring his discovery rights from LA Galaxy. The league will release settlement terms after the review is complete.
Italy and Brazil secured their spots in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals semi-finals in Macau, with Italy beating the Netherlands 3-0 and Brazil overcoming Japan 3-1. Ana Cristina was key for Brazil, scoring 30 points. Turkey, Canada, China, and the USA will compete for the remaining semi-final places.
Major League Soccer is investigating Inter Miami for alleged tampering after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro, who left Manchester United. The probe concerns Casemiro's discovery rights, which LA Galaxy held, despite Miami announcing a settlement. This follows a $2m fine for Miami in 2021 over Blaise Matuidi's transfer.
Brazil's São Francisco River diversion project, designed to bring water to 12 million people in the drought-prone sertão, faces criticism for its uneven benefits. Displaced communities, like Maria de Fátima Ferreira da Silva's, still lack basic water access despite living near the new infrastructure, highlighting the human cost of large-scale development.
The next Women’s Football World Cup is scheduled for the northern hemisphere summer in Brazil, with 14 teams already qualified. Spain, the current top-ranked team and 2023 champions, are highlighted. Organizers, including Fifa and Brazil, are working to ensure a successful tournament with full stadiums.
Several renowned international footballers, including Manuel Neuer, Patrik Schick, Guillermo Ochoa, Riyad Mahrez, Enner Valencia, Nicolás Otamendi, Marko Arnautovic, Sadio Mané, Craig Gordon, and Jean Michaël Seri, have announced their retirement from national team duty following their participation in the recent World Cup.
Brazil's 2026 World Cup exit sparked fan blame on players' evangelical beliefs, highlighting Latin America's broader religious shift towards Pentecostalism. The article explores the movement's growth, its appeal, historical roots in Brazil, and its competitive dynamics with professional soccer.
Brazil's Amazon experienced a significant reduction in burned area in 2025, reaching its smallest extent since 1985, according to MapBiomas. This positive development, attributed partly to cooler La Niña conditions, boosts President Lula da Silva's re-election campaign, though warnings about El Niño's potential impact remain.
China's soybean imports reached a record 13.55 million tonnes in June, driven by Brazilian supply and cleared port backlogs. However, US imports fell 42.4% year-to-date, totaling 9.31 million tonnes, despite China's commitment to purchase at least 25 million tonnes annually through 2028.
João Gomes has completed a £38m transfer to Aston Villa from Wolves, while Morgan Rogers is reportedly close to a £117m move to Chelsea. Manchester United is targeting Lewis Hall and Antonee Robinson for left-back, seeking a third midfielder, and has signed Tynan Thompson from Tottenham. Lisandro Martínez sustained an injury.
Uma pesquisa da IMO Insights revela que 46% dos brasileiros consideram o ciclo de Neymar na Seleção encerrado, enquanto 36% defendem sua permanência. A maioria (67%) vê sua saída como oportunidade de renovação para 2030, e 86% exigem mudanças profundas na CBF para que o Brasil volte a ser uma potência no futebol mundial.
Aston Villa has completed the £38m signing of midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves, following a club record deal for Johan Manzambi. Gomes joins to reinforce Villa's midfield after injuries to Amadou Onana and sales of Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers, bringing significant Premier League experience.
Brazilian security forces have raided Vila Cururu in the Sararé Indigenous territory, dismantling illegal gold mining operations as part of President Lula's pledge to eradicate such activities. The crackdown revealed extensive environmental devastation and the ongoing challenges of removing miners, some potentially linked to organized crime.
A star-studded Super Bowl-style halftime show, a first for football's main event, honored Pele and featured Gustavo Dudamel, Coldplay, and Sesame Street characters, raising funds for the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund.
The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, effective July 22, citing a range of unfair trade practices by the South American nation. Exemptions include coffee, beef, and aerospace parts. Brazilian President Lula da Silva reacted with indignation, blaming political rivals for the situation.
