Articles
2 Aug 2026
Santos v Mayke: what happened in the negotiations and why the case became a legal dispute
Santos and Mayke failed to reach an agreement, and the impasse has moved from the negotiating table to the courts. The key point is that the disagreement is no longer merely sporting and now involves obligations that will be examined judicially.
2 Aug 2026
Liga MX Apertura 2026 table: Pumas thrash Juárez; Chivas and Tijuana draw on Matchday 3
Pumas beat FC Juárez 5–1 in the standout result among the reported Matchday 3 games of the Apertura 2026. Puebla and Chivas drew 1–1, while Atlético San Luis and Tijuana played out a goalless draw.
1 Aug 2026
Sosa and Colidio at Vasco: why negotiations advanced on the same day
Vasco made progress in talks for Sosa and Colidio on the same day, putting both players at the centre of the club’s transfer activity. The negotiations could still lead to signings, but no outcome has been confirmed.
1 Aug 2026
Thiago Silva injury: when will the defender return to Fluminense?
Thiago Silva has been diagnosed with a thigh injury and will miss Fluminense’s high-profile derbies in the Copa do Brasil. The club has not yet announced a return date for the defender.
31 Jul 2026
What happened to Yuri Alberto? Corinthians striker feels pain in his right thigh and leaves the pitch in tears
Yuri Alberto felt pain in his right thigh during the match, gestured towards the area and had to be substituted. The Corinthians striker left the pitch in tears, increasing concern among the fans.
31 Jul 2026
Will Luís Castro leave Grêmio? Why the manager remains in charge after the Copa Sudamericana exit
Luís Castro remains at Grêmio despite the Copa Sudamericana elimination, protests and calls for Renato. The board has backed the manager and considers a reaction in the Brasileirão the immediate priority.
31 Jul 2026
Zé Rafael left Santos: timeline of the mutually agreed termination
Zé Rafael is no longer a Santos player. The club officially confirmed the mutually agreed termination of his contract after the midfielder fell outside Cuca’s plans.
31 Jul 2026
Player suspended until victim recovers: how the unprecedented football punishment works
A suspension with no fixed end date has attracted attention in football. The sanction is tied to the victim’s recovery, unlike traditional bans based on matches, days or months.
30 Jul 2026
Neymar, Santos, Cuca and Brazil: the timeline of the dressing-room controversy
The debate over Neymar in the Santos dressing room intensified after public comments from the forward, Cuca and Gabigol. The case has also revived questions about Neymar’s future with Brazil.
30 Jul 2026
Palmeiras rejected more than R$500 million for academy players: what the decision means
Palmeiras rejected offers totalling more than R$500 million for academy graduates. The decision indicates that the club does not intend to sell its young players under immediate pressure and wants to protect assets it considers strategic.
30 Jul 2026
Bahia’s Iago set to join São Paulo: talks over the left-back are close to advancing
São Paulo are close to signing Iago, Bahia’s left-back. The deal has become a major talking point in the transfer market, but the outcome still depends on the clubs completing the final steps.
30 Jul 2026
Calleri’s renewal with São Paulo: why the club persisted and what unlocked the talks
São Paulo regained momentum in negotiations to renew Jonathan Calleri’s contract after a lengthy process. The striker remains highly valued by the club, and the progress has put his future at the heart of the club’s planning.
29 Jul 2026
Palmeiras reject R$116 million offer for Flaco López and raise the striker’s price
Palmeiras rejected a R$116 million offer for Flaco López. The decision indicates that the club does not consider the bid sufficient to part with the Argentine centre-forward.
29 Jul 2026
Fluminense’s Acosta investigated over suspected match-fixing; player denies involvement
Fluminense player Acosta has been named in an investigation into possible match-fixing over the past 24 hours. The player has denied any involvement in the case.
28 Jul 2026
Cruzeiro signings for 2026: why an extra R$100 million has not addressed squad weaknesses
Cruzeiro increased their investment in signings for 2026 by R$100 million, but the figure has not dispelled the perception that the squad is still missing key players. The debate is less about the total spent and more about positional coverage and the profile of the new arrivals.
28 Jul 2026
Liga MX Apertura 2026 table: Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa lead after Matchday 2
The Liga MX table after two rounds of the Apertura 2026 campaign sees Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa on six points. Monterrey suffered their first defeat and no longer have a perfect record.
28 Jul 2026
Neymar becomes Santos’ ninth-highest goalscorer of all time after scoring against Chapecoense
The goal against Chapecoense moved Neymar into sole possession of ninth place among Santos’ all-time top scorers. The milestone highlights the significance of his second spell at Vila Belmiro.
28 Jul 2026
Liga MX Apertura 2026 table: Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa reach six points
Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa have reached six points in the Apertura 2026 table. Each club’s exact position depends on the tie-breakers and the other results from the Liga MX matchweek.
28 Jul 2026
Carlos Miguel’s mistake against Atlético-MG proves costly for Palmeiras and tightens the Brasileirão
Carlos Miguel’s error became a major talking point on social media after Palmeiras’ defeat to Atlético-MG. The result reduced the leaders’ cushion and increased the pressure in the Brasileirão title race.
28 Jul 2026
Paulinho starts for Palmeiras again after 441 days: why the club is monitoring his run
Paulinho returned to Palmeiras’ starting XI 441 days later. The club is now assessing how the forward responds physically before increasing his run of games.
27 Jul 2026
Will Memphis Depay renew with Corinthians? Talks have advanced and a stay is close
Corinthians have made progress in talks to renew Memphis Depay’s contract and are close to keeping the squad’s leading figure. The deal still depends on negotiations being concluded, but the current outlook is favourable to the forward staying.
27 Jul 2026
Why Neymar and Santos Are at Odds: A Timeline of the Tensions
The friction between Neymar and Santos intensified after the player rejected an account of an alleged altercation with young players from the club. The incident exposed tensions that were no longer confined to behind the scenes.
27 Jul 2026
Paulo Autuori is Fortaleza’s new head coach: profile and immediate challenge
Fortaleza have announced Paulo Autuori as their new head coach. His arrival changes the club’s leadership and gives him the immediate task of getting to know the squad, organising the daily routine and setting priorities.
27 Jul 2026
Neymar suspended for Santos: why he will not play against Athletico-PR
Neymar scored twice in the win over Chapecoense but received his third yellow card and is suspended against Athletico-PR. His absence deprives Santos of their key player at a time of growing relegation concerns.