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Ruud Gullit has backed a former Arsenal captain to manage Manchester United 'at some point'.

La ‘Canarinha’ se impuso 3-0 ante Argentina y aseguró su lugar en la Copa del Mundo de la categoría y en las Semifinales de la CONMEBOL Sub17 - 2026. Venezuela venció por la mínima a Perú y se mete en la pelea por la clasificación. La selección de Brasil confirmó su clasificación a la Copa Mundial Sub17 que se disputará en Catar, tras vencer 3-0 a Argentina en el Estadio Ameliano, en la ciudad de Villeta - Paraguay, en el cierre de la Fecha 4 del Grupo B de la CONMEBOL Sub17. Con estos resultados, Brasil se consolida como líder y primer clasificado del grupo, mientras que Venezuela se posiciona en la lucha por un lugar en la Copa del Mundo, en un torneo que continúa mostrando la competitividad y el crecimiento del fútbol juvenil sudamericano. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) - Brasil 3-0 Argentina - El conjunto brasileño abrió el marcador a los 14' minutos, cuando Riquelme Henrique aprovechó un rebote en el área para definir de cabeza y poner en ventaja a su equipo. El propio delantero amplió la diferencia a los 38’, firmando su doblete, mientras que Eduardo Conceição selló el resultado a los 44’, tras una destacada jugada individual de David Nogueira. Con este resultado, Brasil se convirtió en la primera selección sudamericana en asegurar su clasificación al Mundial Sub17, ratificando su gran momento en la competencia, donde acumula una racha de 18 partidos consecutivos anotando. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) Además, suma seis goles en sus últimos dos enfrentamientos ante Argentina en el torneo. - Números del partido - Brasil marcó 6 goles en sus últimos dos duelos ante Argentina en la CONMEBOL Sub17, uno más que en los cinco choques anteriores entre ambos combinados. Desde 2009, es la primera vez que enlazan dos triunfos seguidos ante la Albiceleste en la competencia (3-2 en 2023). Brasil marcó al menos un gol en cada uno de sus últimos 18 partidos de la CONMEBOL Sub-17 (46 en total), su mejor racha en la competencia desde, al menos, 2009. Esta cantidad de goles, desde 2023, es el mayor registro de cualquier combinado nacional en este torneo (38 de Argentina). Brasil ha marcado 11 goles de cabeza en las últimas tres ediciones de la CONMEBOL Sub17, siendo un tercio del total entre todos los conjuntos en la competencia (33 en total – Argentina es la segunda con 6). Riquelme Henrique es el 5º jugador de Brasil que anota 2+ goles en un mismo partido en la CONMEBOL Sub-17 en las últimas tres ediciones tras Kauã Elias (2 veces), Rayan, Ruan Pablo y Kauê Furquim. Solo Argentina (8) tiene a más jugadores con 2 o más goles en un mismo choque de la competencia en este periodo. Eduardo Conceição es el primer jugador de Brasil que registra 20 duelos o más en dos partidos diferentes de la CONMEBOL Sub17 en las últimas tres ediciones. Realizó 20 ante Perú en la segunda fecha de la competencia y también 20 ante Argentina. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_2L_UTVTdE&pp=ygUIY29ubWVib2w%3D - Venezuela 1-0 Perú - En el otro encuentro del Grupo B, Venezuela superó 1-0 a Perú con gol de Santiago Sánchez a los 14' minutos, logrando su primera victoria en el certamen. La Vinotinto mostró solidez y efectividad para sostener la ventaja, extendiendo su racha positiva ante el conjunto peruano, al que no derrota en sus últimos seis enfrentamientos en la CONMEBOL Sub17. Asimismo, el equipo venezolano mantiene una destacada regularidad ofensiva, habiendo marcado en 12 de sus últimos 13 partidos en la competencia. - Números del partido - Venezuela no perdió en los últimos seis partidos ante Perú en la CONMEBOL Sub-17 (3V 3E). Es la mayor racha invicta actual de la Vinotinto ante cualquier rival de la competición. Venezuela marcó en 12 de sus últimos 13 partidos en la CONMEBOL Sub-17 (21 goles en total), dejando, además, su portería a cero en seis de los últimos 12 (14 goles encajados). La Vinotinto remató en 276 ocasiones en la CONMEBOL Sub17 en las últimas tres ediciones (93 entre palos), siendo el tercer combinado nacional con más remates en la competencia en este periodo tras Argentina (332) y Paraguay (278). Venezuela es la primera selección de la CONMEBOL Sub17 que, en las últimas tres ediciones, recibe un remate como máximo en un mismo partido, y la segunda que no recibe ni uno solo a portería tras Argentina (2 veces: ante Chile en 2023 y ante Perú en 2025). Santiago Sánchez marcó dos goles en la presente edición de la CONMEBOL Sub-17. Solo dos jugadores de Venezuela han marcado más goles en una misma edición de la competencia de las últimas tres disputadas: David Martínez en 2023 y Diego Claut en 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hutBl--2mE - Próxima Fecha - CONMEBOL.com

Joao Gomes has identified Liverpool as his preferred destination ahead of a summer exit from Wolves, according to Brazilian outlet RTI Esporte, with the 25-year-old Brazil international set to leave Molineux following what looks increasingly certain to be relegation from the Premier League. Chelsea and Manchester United are also in the race, and Napoli and […] The post Wolves are heading down and their best midfielder has already told clubs he wants to join Liverpool first appeared on Premier League News Now.

FC Cincinnati have entered preliminary discussions with Neymar around a move to Major League Soccer, according to the Athletic.

Argentina ganador de la Zona Sur y Brasil ganador de la Zona Norte del 2025, se enfrentarán en Brasil para definir al campeón sudamericano. La Final se disputará en las categorías Sub20 y Mayor a dos partidos cada una, el 11 y 12 de abril. La CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025 tendrá su Final este sábado 11 y domingo 12 de abril en el estadio Jaraguá de la ciudad de Jaraguá do Sul del Estado de Santa Catarina - Brasil, donde las selecciones de Argentina y Brasil se enfrentarán por el título continental en las categorías Sub20 y Mayor. En la Final se disputarán cuatro partidos en total entre la Albiceleste y la Canarinha, dos por cada categoría, Sub20 y Mayor, en el que se quedará con el título la selección que acumule la mayor cantidad de puntos en una tabla sumatoria final entre las dos categorías. La selección argentina se clasificó para la Final al ganar la CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal Zona Sur 2025 en el mes de octubre en Asunción - Paraguay , mientras que Brasil consiguió su cupo al conquistar la Zona Norte, jugada en Venezuela, en noviembre del 2025. – Ranking Mundial – Brasil y Argentina, dos potencias sudamericanas del futsal, ocupan actualmente posiciones destacadas en el ranking mundial. Brasil se encuentra en la primera posición, reafirmando su dominio histórico y Argentina alcanzó la cuarta posición en el ranking. Este liderazgo regional demuestra la fortaleza del futsal sudamericano en la escena internacional. – Calendario de Partidos – – Dónde ver – Todos los enfrentamientos por la Final de la CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025 podrán verse en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de la CONMEBOL. – ¿Qué es la CONMEBOL Liga de Evolución? – La CONMEBOL Liga Evolución es el torneo que se disputa en el marco del Programa CONMEBOL Evolución y se realiza en dos zonas, Norte y Sur, con cinco selecciones cada una, en dos disciplinas y en dos categorías, Fútbol Playa y Futsal; Sub20 y Mayores, respectivamente. Los ganadores de las zonas, posteriormente, se enfrentan en una final a doble partido entre ambas categorías para conocer al campeón continental. – Evolución es CONMEBOL – La Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol, a través de su Dirección de Desarrollo, en la constante búsqueda de promocionar al fútbol en todas sus categorías, creó la CONMEBOL Evolución en las divisiones de Futsal y Fútbol Playa. Estos torneos no reemplazan a la CONMEBOL Copa América de estas modalidades, sino que se suman a las ya creadas, como una forma promover las diferentes modalidades del fútbol. La CONMEBOL, de esta manera, busca alentar a los jóvenes talentos que necesitan de estos torneos profesionales para desarrollar al máximo su capacidad y demostrar su potencial. CONMEBOL.com

Carlo Ancelotti’s son and assistant with the Brazil national team delivered an encouraging message for Neymar ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a little over two months to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazil still face a major question mark regarding Neymar’s potential inclusion in the squad. Now, Carlo Ancelotti’s son and assistant has delivered an encouraging message for the forward. “Of course, he is the top scorer of the national team and he has a chance,” Davide Ancelotti said during a recent interview with BBC Sport. “He has time to do his best and try to get into the list.” These comments make it clear that Neymar is still in the coach’s plans, but his inclusion will depend on his performances at club level over the coming months, as well as his physical consistency. Davide also spoke about the timeline for finalizing the squad that will travel to North America. “The final list will be out on May 18,” said Carlo Ancelotti’s son, revealing that the roster will be announced even before FIFA’s official May 30 deadline. “At the end, it is a decision of the manager that he will take and he has time to take it.” Neymar’s last appearance for Brazil came in October 2023. How many games does Neymar have left before the World Cup? Since there will be no more FIFA international breaks before May 18, Neymar’s chances of making the World Cup squad will depend entirely on his club performances. In that sense, Santos will compete in three different tournaments over the next two months, giving the forward plenty of opportunities to impress. On one hand, the club will continue its Brazilian Serie A campaign. The league has already completed 10 rounds, with Santos sitting 15th in the standings on just 10 points. Before the World Cup break, they will play eight more league matches. In addition, the club will also look to progress in the Copa do Brasil, where they will face Coritiba in the fifth round in a two-legged tie scheduled for April 22 and May 13. Meanwhile, Santos are also competing in the Copa Sudamericana, where they opened their campaign with a 1–0 defeat against Deportivo Cuenca of Ecuador. They still have five group-stage matches remaining. In total, that brings the count to 15 matches before the World Cup, during which Neymar will look to prove himself to Ancelotti. Neymar’s importance for Brazil It is not a minor detail that Davide Ancelotti highlighted Neymar’s status as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer. Carlo Ancelotti’s son made it clear that they are fully aware of the forward’s historical importance at international level, and that experience could prove decisive in key moments. Neymar has scored 79 goals in 129 appearances for Brazil from his debut in 2010 through his most recent match in 2023. That puts him at the top of the national team’s scoring chart, ahead of none other than Pele, who scored 77. The top five is completed by Ronaldo Nazario (62), Romario (55), and Zico (48).

Nike have admitted they are aware of a glaring problem with their World Cup kits including the new England strip.

Martyn, Mike and Rob settle down to revisit one of the great weekends in World Cup history. France and Brazil produce a classic and a goal that would be lionised if the result had been different, the hosts suffer a fate that many will over the years: defeat to West Germany on penalties, the surprise package carry on and England v Argentina provides enough for an entire series. France v Brazil - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ6pRNMS4KE Mexico v West Germany - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI46dXRrj9E England v Argentina - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3382Hx8pag Spain v Belgium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQRWxyRm_og If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast⁠⁠⁠ where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Neymar being linked to FC Cincinnati, questions arise over how much the MLS side would have to invest to bring in the Santos star. Neymar is back in the headlines, with reports surfacing that FC Cincinnati have expressed interest in signing the Brazilian legend. While the news is still in its early stages, questions are emerging about what it would take financially for the MLS club to pry him away from Santos. According to The Athletic‘s Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio, FC Cincinnati have initiated contact with Neymar’s entourage to explore the possibility of a move. While direct talks with the player himself have yet to take place, negotiations remain at a preliminary stage, with the financial terms of any potential deal yet to be discussed. The same reporters revealed that internal discussions within the Cincinnati organization are still ongoing as the club weighs whether to push forward with a pursuit. The initial inquiries were made to get a first read on what it would take to make the deal happen. The timing of a potential move is seen as opportune given the current circumstances surrounding both Santos and Neymar’s contract situation. His deal with the Peixe runs through December 2026, meaning he could sign a pre-contract agreement with any club as early as June, while Santos have struggled to find their footing near the top of the Brazilian first division, falling well short of expectations since Neymar’s return last year. Neymar Junior of Santos. The potential move fits into a broader MLS strategy of attracting global stars, a push that has already brought Thomas Muller, Son Heung-min and most recently Antoine Griezmann to North America. For FC Cincinnati specifically, the path is complicated by the fact that all three Designated Player slots are currently occupied by Evander, Kevin Denkey and Teenage Hadebe, meaning at least one would need to be moved on to make room for Neymar. Neymar’s reported contract demands at Santos Beyond clearing a DP slot, the financial investment required to land one of the most marketable players in modern soccer history would be substantial. While Cincinnati would not owe Santos a transfer fee given the expiration of his contract, agreeing to terms with Neymar himself is an entirely different mountain to climb. A May 2025 report from UOL Esporte revealed that the deal brokered between Santos and Neymar’s father, who also serves as his agent, guarantees the player a monthly income of R$21 million, roughly $3.8 million, combining salary and image rights. His official labor documents list a gross salary of R$4.14 million, approximately $750,000 USD, but that figure is only the tip of the iceberg. According to the same report, Neymar is entitled to at least $15 million in marketing projects and image rights, one of the key commercial pillars that MLS and FC Cincinnati would be eager to capitalize on. On top of that, Santos is required to pass on 75% of the value of any sponsorships sold through the arrangement, keeping just 25% for the club. Neymar of Santos warming up prior to the game. All of the above, part of his initial six-month deal with Santos, was supplemented by private flights, luxury hotel accommodations for him and his inner circle, and business class travel for the entire NR Sports staff. His current contract, set to expire in December 2026, has not been made public, but FC Cincinnati are unlikely to find Neymar’s financial expectations easy to meet. That said, the commercial upside of landing one of soccer’s biggest names could still make the equation worthwhile for the club.

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague and Davide Ancelotti on this special episode of the Euro Leagues! Davide discusses his upbringing as the son of Carlo Ancelotti, how his father has influenced him as a coach and as a person, and how he motivates his own players through storytelling. Davide also reflects on his first-ever head coach role at Botafogo, before his assistant at the Brazilian club, Andy Mangan, joins the pod! The pair reflect on meeting in Newport, Wales, whilst completing their UEFA badges, and how Andy was asked to join Real Madrid from Stockport back in 2024. And of course, with Davide being Brazil's assistant manager under Carlo Ancelotti at this summer's World Cup, the team look ahead to the tournament, and discuss which players could surprise people in North America. Timecodes: 02:38 Davide's involvement with Brazil at the World Cup 12:21 Could Neymar go to the World Cup, & which players might surprise people? 16:12 Davide's assistant at Botafogo, Andy Mangan, discusses meeting Davide in Wales 32:23 What Davide learnt from his first head coach role at Botafogo? 36:47 Why the potential move to Rangers collapsed 40:52 Davide on creating his own identity whilst being Carlo's son 53:10 How films, books & nature are used to inspire players 59:25 Could Davide manage in the United Kingdom? Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL, Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra), Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra), Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2), Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.