May 15 – CONMEBOL has renewed its production and broadcast distribution partnership with Spanish media agency Mediapro, locking in the relationship through the 2026 calendar year and ensuring continued delivery of South America’s premier club competitions from a centralised hub in Buenos Aires.
May 13 – The Brazilian Football Association (CFB) has confirmed the appointment of out-going Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti as the country’s new head coach.
May 9 – More than four years after Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona passed away on November 25, 2020, the investigation into his death continues with dramatic new developments. Police recently conducted an overnight raid at a Buenos Aires clinic, seizing Maradona’s complete medical records following a court order as the trial of seven healthcare professionals moves forward.
May 6 – Brazilian congresswoman Daniela Carneiro has asked the country’s Supreme Court (STF) to immediately remove Ednaldo Rodrigues (pictured) from the presidency of the Brazilian FA.
May 6 – River Plate have announced a major new sponsorship agreement with Kaizen Gaming, making Betano the club’s main and front-of-shirt partner starting immediately.
May 2 – One of football’s most iconic shirts is at the center of a national identity crisis, as Brazil spirals into a political tizzy over rumors that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) might swap the Seleção’s classic blue away kit for a crimson jersey at the 2026 World Cup. Yes, red. In Brazil. In football. Cue the dramatic samba drums.
April 30 – Cleber Xavier has been named the new manager of Santos, the Brazilian club confirmed on Tuesday, marking his first role as head coach. He will be reunited with Neymar.
April 27 – Sao Paulo giants Corinthians are set to appoint Dorival Junior as their new manager after Tite withdrew from contract negotiations for health reasons.
April 28 – Brazilian forward and World Cup winner Jair da Costa has died at the age of 84.
April 25 – On Thursday, Palmeiras defeated Bolívar 3-2 at altitude to maintain a perfect record in the Copa Libertadores.
April 245 – Argentina’s Superclásico between River Plate and Boca Juniors this weekend isn’t just another edition of South America’s most intense club rivalry – it’s a window into the future of football on the continent in a stadium that has embraced technology to transform its operations.
April 25 – Brazilian broadcaster Globo has partnered with streaming platform DAZN to broadcast the inaugural edition of the new Club World Cup.
April 23 – Former Brazil coach Tite has announced that he is taking an indefinite break from his professional career to address physical and mental health concerns.
April 22 – Gremio have confirmed Mano Menezes as their new manager to succeed Gustavo Quinteros, who was dismissed following disappointing run of results.
