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“Problem Was He Was Too Perfect”: Brazil Star Kaka’s Ex-Wife Caroline Celico’s Intriguing Reason For Divorce | Football News
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“Problem Was He Was Too Perfect”: Brazil Star Kaka’s Ex-Wife Caroline Celico’s Intriguing Reason For Divorce | Football News

[ad_1] Brazil football star Kaka is often considered one of the most handsome footballers ever. Not only his looks, the attacking mid-fielder was popular for his pace, dribbling abilities, and scoring prowess.  In his career, Kaka played for top European clubs like AC Milan and Real Madrid. He was also selected for the 2002 World Cup-winning squad and also played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He was one of the most prominent members along side the likes of Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.In 2005, Kaka married his childhood sweetheart Caroline Celico in Sao Paulo. In 2015, the duo announced divorce on social media. Now, Caroline has revealed an intriguing reason behind their divorce."Kaka never betrayed me, he treated me well, he gave me a wonderful family, but I was not happy, something was missing...
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Brazil Draw Six-Goal Thriller With Spain As Endrick, Lamine Yamal Dazzle | Football News
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Brazil Draw Six-Goal Thriller With Spain As Endrick, Lamine Yamal Dazzle | Football News

[ad_1] Brazil snatched a late leveller to share an entertaining and occasionally heated 3-3 friendly draw with Spain on Tuesday as youngsters Lamine Yamal and Endrick dazzled. Lucas Paqueta fired home a stoppage-time penalty to deny La Roja victory at the Santiago Bernabeu, after the hosts had taken a late lead. Spain captain Rodri scored two heavily debated penalties of his own in a pulsating battle under a closed roof in the Spanish capital.The Manchester City midfielder opened the scoring from the spot in the 12th minute after electric winger Yamal tumbled in the box and Dani Olmo extended Spain's lead with a fine individual goal.A mistake by Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon allowed Rodrygo to pull one back before the break and teen sensation Endrick, on as a substitute, fired Brazil level...
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Brazil’s Gabigol Handed Two-Year Ban For Anti-Doping ‘Fraud’ | Football News
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Brazil’s Gabigol Handed Two-Year Ban For Anti-Doping ‘Fraud’ | Football News

[ad_1] Flamengo's international forward Gabriel Barbosa was suspended for two years on Monday for attempted fraud during a doping test, a Brazilian sports court said. Known as Gabigol, the 27-year-old Brazilian was alleged to have been uncooperative during a surprise doping test at club headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. The punishment, which can be appealed, is backdated to April 8 last year, when the events occurred. He failed to comply with the schedule, disrespected the doping officers and refused to obey instructions, local media said."The aforementioned athlete was tried today by the Full Court of Sports Anti-Doping and, by majority, it was decided that a violation of the anti-doping rule of fraud had occurred," the court said in a statement sent to AFP.Gabigol subsequently hit back o...
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Racism Reducing My Desire To Play Football: Brazil’s Vinicius Junior | Football News
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Racism Reducing My Desire To Play Football: Brazil’s Vinicius Junior | Football News

[ad_1] Brazil winger Vinicius Junior said his desire to play football was reducing as incidents of racial abuse aimed at him piled up in Spain, during a tearful media appearance Monday. The Real Madrid forward has suffered abuse from opposition fans on many occasions in recent years, with one incident in Valencia in May provoking worldwide outrage. Spain will face Vinicius' Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday under the slogan "One Skin" to help combat racism."I've been seeing this (racism) for a long time, and every time I feel sadder, and every time I have less desire to play," Vinicius told reporters.The 23-year-old broke down in tears at one point after answering questions about the racist abuse he has suffered in different stadiums across Spain.However later, Vinicius said he ...
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Pele To Endrick: Five Teen Talents That Lit Up Brazil | Football News
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Pele To Endrick: Five Teen Talents That Lit Up Brazil | Football News

[ad_1] Brazil is unparalleled when it comes to footballing success and fervour, and for many the sport itself is synonymous with the Brazilian national team. The five-times World Cup winners are renowned for their "jogo bonito" philosophy and reputation of churning out the world's most talented players, the latest being 17-year-old starlet Endrick who scored against England on Saturday. AFP Sport highlights five teenagers who have donned the famous yellow jersey:EndrickThe latest off the national production line of extravagantly talented attackers, Endrick made history at the home of football Wembley when he scored the winner for Brazil against England on Saturday in just his third international appearance.Aged 17 years, eight months and two days, Endrick became the youngest male goalsco...
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Endrick Makes History As Brazil Beat England To Launch New Era | Football News
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Endrick Makes History As Brazil Beat England To Launch New Era | Football News

[ad_1] Brazil's new boss Dorival Junior started his bid to revive the five-time world champions with a 1-0 win against England as teenage sensation Endrick bagged his first international goal in Saturday's friendly at Wembley. Coming off their worst period for over 60 years, Brazil hope Dorival Junior can trigger a revival in time to challenge for the 2026 World Cup. This was a first significant step in the right direction for the Selecao, who marked their manager's debut with victory against an England side expected to make a strong challenge to win Euro 2024.On a cathartic evening for Brazil after their wretched 2023, it was fitting the highly-rated Endrick bagged Brazil's late winner.The Palmeiras forward, due to join Real Madrid in July, has been tipped to succeed Neymar as Brazil's ...
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Brazil Football Bosses Break Silence On ‘Shameful’ Robinho, Dani Alves Rape Cases | Cricket News
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Brazil Football Bosses Break Silence On ‘Shameful’ Robinho, Dani Alves Rape Cases | Cricket News

[ad_1] Brazil coach Dorival Junior said the national team and players were going through a "difficult time" coming to terms with the rape convictions of former internationals Robinho and Dani Alves. The Brazilian team and national federation had been criticised for their silence concerning the cases of striker Robinho and full-back Alves, both aged 40. Robinho has begun a nine-year sentence in Brazil for taking part in a gang rape in Italy in 2013, while Alves received a four-and-a-half year conviction for raping a young woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022."As coach of the national team, I have an obligation to speak out," Dorival said ahead of Saturday's international friendly against England in Wembley."First, I think it's a very delicate situation. I think of the families and espec...
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England Captain Harry Kane To Miss Brazil Clash | Football News
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England Captain Harry Kane To Miss Brazil Clash | Football News

[ad_1] England captain Harry Kane will miss Saturday's friendly against Brazil and is "extremely doubtful" to face Belgium next week. Kane suffered an ankle injury playing for Bayern Munich in their 5-2 win over Darmstadt last weekend and will not be risked for the meeting with Brazil at Wembley. The former Tottenham striker also faces the possibility of missing Tuesday's friendly against Belgium at Wembley. That will be the final match before England boss Gareth Southgate names his Euro 2024 squad, although Kane has no worries about his place on the flight to Germany in June.Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer remain with the England squad, but they are also sidelined by injuries for the sold-out clash against the Selecao.Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka withdrew...
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Rape Convict Robinho Arrested In Brazil | Football News
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Rape Convict Robinho Arrested In Brazil | Football News

[ad_1] Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho was arrested Thursday in Brazil, after losing a last-minute court bid to delay serving his nine-year sentence for raping a woman a decade ago. Supreme Court Judge Luiz Fux rejected Robinho's request for a stay and ruled "the detention order is maintained... so that he can begin serving his sentence." Federal Police in the southeastern city of Santos said in a statement to AFP on Thursday night that their forces "carried out an arrest warrant... against Robson de Souza.""The prisoner will undergo an examination at the (Medical Legal Institute), a custody hearing and will be sent to the penitentiary system."Popularly known as "Robinho," the footballer was found guilty by an Italian court in 2017 of taking part in the gang rap...
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