Brazil latest football news

Here are the latest football news from Brazil:

National Team

• Brazil has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Colombia 1-0 in a playoff match on December 1, 2021.
• The Brazilian national team is currently ranked 2nd in the FIFA World Rankings.
• Coach Tite has announced a 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, which includes stars like Neymar, Alisson, and Thiago Silva.

Club Football

• Flamengo won the 2021 Copa Libertadores title, defeating River Plate 2-0 in the final on December 10, 2021.
• Palmeiras won the 2021 Copa do Brasil title, defeating Santos 2-1 in the final on December 1, 2021.
• Corinthians has been crowned the 2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A champion, finishing 10 points ahead of second-placed Atlético Mineiro.

Transfers

• Neymar has signed a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2025.
• Richarlison has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Everton for a reported fee of £60 million.
• Gabriel Jesus has joined Arsenal from Manchester City for a reported fee of £45 million.

Injuries and Suspensions

• Neymar is expected to miss the start of the 2022 season after undergoing surgery on his ankle.
• Alisson Becker has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a shoulder injury.
• Thiago Silva has been suspended for three matches after receiving a red card in a recent match.

Other News

• The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced plans to introduce a new league system in 2022, featuring 20 teams and a promotion and relegation system.
• The CBF has also announced plans to increase the number of foreign players allowed in the Brazilian league from 5 to 7.
• The Brazilian Football Federation (FBF) has launched an investigation into allegations of match-fixing in the Brazilian league.