Brazil’s Rodrigues confirmed as Conmebol rep on FIFA Council
November 5 – The boss of Brazilian football Ednaldo Rodrigues has been ratified as a member of the FIFA Council following a decision at the Conmebol Congress.
South America
Boca Juniors look to break Brazilian grip on Copa Libertadores in the Maracana
By Samindra Kunti in Rio de Janeiro
November 3 – South America’s continental club season will culminate with hosts and favourites Fluminense taking on Boca Juniors in the final of the Copa Libertadores. The Argentinians will seek to become the first non-Brazilian winner in five years.
Botafogo owner John Textor explodes with anger over dramatic loss to Palmeiras
November 3 – The Brazilian Confederation of Football (CBF) will reportedly threatening legal action against Botafogo owner John Textor who accused the governing body of corruption in a touchline rant following his club’s dramatic 4-3 defeat to Palmeiras.
Negotiations underway to free Luis Díaz father kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas
November 3 – Colombia’s government says that the guerrilla group National Liberation Army was responsible for holding the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz.
Neymar injury rules him out for another six months
November 3 – Brazilian star Neymar is set to be out of the game for six months following surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage suffered during a national team match last month.
Barrancas residents march for kidnap release of father of Liverpool’s Luis Díaz
November 2 – Residents of the Colombian town of Barrancas have held a candle-lit march to demand the release of the father of Liverpool forward Luis Díaz.
Colombian police step up hunt for kidnapped father of Liverpool’s Luis Díaz
October 30 – Colombian police are stepping up their search for the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz after both parents were kidnapped near the border with Venezuela.
LDU Quito beat Fortaleza in penalty shoot-out to win Copa Sudamericana
October 30 – Ecuador’s LDU Quito triumphed on penalties 4-3 against Brazil’s Fortaleza to land the Copa Sudamericana for a second time after a 1-1 draw after extra time forced the shoot-out.
Bolivia fire Gustavo Costas in bid to keep 2026 qualifying alive
October 25 – Bolivia have dismissed their Argentinean coach Gustavo Costas (pictured) after a dramatic start to the World Cup qualifiers.
Tite returns to Brazilian club scene, tasked with returning Flamengo to big trophy wins
October 11 – Returning to management after exiting the 2022 World Cup with Brazil in the last eight, Tite has succeeded Jorge Sampaoli as manager of Brazilian giants Flamengo with the task of winning silverware in 2024.
Botafogo fire Bruno Lage as pursuit of Serie A title stutters
October 4 – Brazilian league leaders Botafogo have dismissed manager Bruno Lage following a series of disappointing results and his sidelining of star striker Tiquinho Soares.
777 Partners-owned Vasco de Gama issued with transfer ban after failure to pay for players
September 29 – Brazilian club Vasco de Gama has been hit by a FIFA transfer ban for being late in the payment of transfer fees to various clubs.
Flamengo fire Sampaoli, Tite favourite to take on coaching of Brazil’s biggest club
September 29 – Rio club Flamengo have dismissed their manager Jorge Sampaoli after his side failed to win the Copa do Brasil at the weekend.
Player-down Fluminense battle to draw in Porto Alegre leg of Copa Libertadores semi
September 28 – Inspired by striker German Cano, Fluminense drew 2-2 in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores final semi-final to keep their chances of reaching the final alive.
Chile bans betting sponsorship, killing new naming rights deal for top leagues
September 27 – Chile is cracking down on the betting industry in-country. Earlier this month the Supreme Court of Justice declared betting illegal and blocked 23 online betting sites.