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

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The editorial in ‘Lance’, Brazil’s most important daily sports newspaper, was crystal clear.

Brazil have appointed Luiz Felipe Scolari as their new coach.

A Scottish teenager had to be escorted to safety by police at the end of a Brazilian league match after she angered fans by asking an opposing player for his jersey.

Barcelona have agreed to cancel the remainder of Brazilian defender Henrique’s contract, the Primera Division club have announced.

Barcelona have agreed to loan striker Keirrison to Coritiba, the Primera Division club have announced.

Chelsea today announced that Eddie Newton had been appointed to caretaker manager Roberto Di Matteo’s backroom staff until the end of the season.

Chelsea were today branded a “serious embarrassment” and managing them described as “hell” as the fallout from Andre Villas-Boas’ sacking continued.

Brazilian side Flamengo have confirmed the signing of World Cup winner Ronaldinho from AC Milan.

Liverpool goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri has completed his move to Serie A newcomers Cesena.

Liverpool have completed the £2.3m signing of goalkeeper Brad Jones from Middlesbrough.

FLUMINENSE coach Muricy Ramalho is on the verge of being confirmed as Brazil boss following a meeting with federation officials yesterday.

BRAZIL’s Football Federation have confirmed Dunga has been dismissed following the country’s elimination from the World Cup.

Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain insists there are no shortage of clubs wanting to take new signing Keirrison on loan for next season.

LUIZ FELIPE SCOLARI claims a number of Chelsea players did not respect him and his training methods during his ill-fated eight-month stint at Stamford Bridge.

Luiz Felipe Scolari claims a number of Chelsea players did not respect him and his training methods during his ill-fated eight-month stint at Stamford Bridge.

Bolton manager Gary Megson will not be signing former Brazil international Denilson or Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard after ending his interest in both players.

Bolton have yet to make a decision on whether to sign former Brazil international Denilson despite suggestions to the contrary by the player’s brother and agent.

Bolton are giving a trial to former Brazil and Real Betis midfielder Denilson.

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LUIZ FELIPE SCOLARI is determined to get his revenge over Roy Keane against Sunderland today.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez is ready to unleash some of the club’s promising youngsters against Crewe in the Carling Cup – but not at the expense of a place in the next round of the competition.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will hand Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri a debut in the Reds’ Carling Cup clash with Crewe.

Liverpool have clinched the signing of Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri from Palmeiras, it was announced today.

Liverpool were today expected to complete the £3m signing of Palmeiras goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri, their third major deal of the summer.

Palmeiras goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri is set for a move to Liverpool, according to his agent.

New Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is set to bring in former colleague Carlos Pracidelli as the club’s new goalkeeping coach.

Vasco da Gama striker Romario has revealed he has tested positive for banned substance finasteride.

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Ronaldinho will be given free rein when Brazil defend their title in this summer’s World Cup, coach Carlos Alberto Parreira claimed on Monday.

Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has been rewarded for a good season at club level with an expected place in Brazil’s 23-man squad for the defence of the World Cup.

ALEX FERGUSON will resist the temptation to fly Roy Keane to Japan for the last match of Manchester United’s Far East tour.

Alex Ferguson will resist the temptation to fly Roy Keane to Japan for the last match of Manchester United’s Far East tour.

Juninho will leave Celtic Park devastated having failed to make his mark, according to his agent.

Wanderley Luxemburgo was appointed as Real Madrid’s third coach of the season today – and immediately outlined his determination to turn around the club’s faltering season.

Real Madrid have called a press conference for later today at which the club are expected to announce the appointment of Wanderley Luxemburgo as coach.

Brazil midfielder Kleberson is still determined to secure a dream move to the Premiership.

BRAZIL goalkeeper Marcos is poised to agree terms with Arsenal on a deal that could spell the end of David Seaman’s top-flight career — and has insisted the England player was blameless for his World Cup mishap.

Brazil goalkeeper Marcos is poised to agree terms with Arsenal on a deal that could spell the end of David Seaman’s top-flight career – and has insisted the England player was blameless for his World Cup mishap.

Brazil goalkeeper Marcos was today flying in to start negotiations with Arsenal.

Third Division Darlington will continue their audacious pursuit of former Newcastle striker Faustino Asprilla tomorrow in a bid to have him available for the weekend clash at Kidderminster.

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari claims Ronaldo’s self-belief is the reason why the player known as ‘The Phenomenon’ has again taken the lead role in this World Cup.