Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned as manager of Brazil, the national football federation has announced.

Long-standing issues throughout the Brazilian game have led to disappointment in their home World Cup, according to Gilberto Silva.

Luiz Felipe Scolari looks set to keep his job despite Brazil’s humiliating World Cup defeat to Germany.

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has urged his players and his country to move on from their devastating World Cup semi-final defeat to Germany.

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari lamented a "disaster in six minutes" in their World Cup semi-final hammering to Germany but insisted his future would not be decided until after the tournament.

Away from the glitz and glamour of Costa do Sauipe, protests rage at the inequality encapsulated by the World Cup in Brazil — but few will listen to these grievances

Brazil have appointed Luiz Felipe Scolari as their new coach.

AC MILAN playmaker Kaka was last night on the brink of sealing a world record €65 million transfer to Real Madrid after successfully undergoing a medical in Brazil at the request of the Spanish giants yesterday.

Barcelona are set to allow Lionel Messi to remain in Beijing for the Olympic Games, according to reports in the Spanish press.

Ronaldinho insists he will play for Brazil at the Olympic Games in Beijing next month despite Barcelona insisting the midfielder is expected to return for pre-season training on Monday.

Brazil midfielders Anderson and Gilberto Silva have been withdrawn from the squad for the friendly international against Canada.

Chelsea defender Alex has been withdrawn from the Brazil squad for the next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Argentina with an undisclosed injury.

Brazil have will face Canada and Venezuela in two international friendlies ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Argentina in June.

Kaka will miss Brazil’s friendly against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Wednesday after pulling out of the squad with a knee injury.

Heerenveen striker Afonso Alves has been withdrawn from the Brazil squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers because of injury.

Brazil have revealed they will play a friendly against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin next February.

James Whelan recalls the footballing year that was and comes up with some glorious and gory memories.

The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has pledged its full support behind Brazil’s candidature to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

ALFIO BASILE will start his second spell in charge of Argentina on September 15 after an agreement was made with his club side Boca Juniors.

Dunga has been confirmed as the new coach of the Brazilian national team.

REAL MADRID striker Ronaldo will be out of action for a month after an operation on his left shin in Rio.

Real Madrid striker Ronaldo will be out of action for a month after undergoing an operation on his left shin in Rio.

Real Madrid have announced that Robinho will join the Spanish giants from Santos on a five-year deal on August 25 in a move which could have serious implications for Michael Owen.