Could Lionel Messi leave MLS for Saudi Pro League? (1:47)
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Could the Club World Cup be an embarrassment for MLS? (0:54)
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Ancelotti arrives as new Brazil head coach (1:45)
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Carlo Ancelotti arrives in Brazil to take over as head coach (1:27)
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Kaká on links with Ancelotti, Brazil: 'I'm ready'

Former Brazil icon Kaká addressed reports that he is in talks to join Carlo Ancelotti's backroom staff, saying he is "ready" to help his country at the 2026 World Cup should he get the opportunity.

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Brazil fed to elect prez before Ancelotti arrival

Brazil football federation (CBF) interim president Fernando Sarney on Friday set a date of May 25 for elections after Ednaldo Rodrigues was removed from his presidential post.

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Messi, Garnacho return for Argentina qualifiers

Argentina will have captain Lionel Messi back for its FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, the national team announced Thursday.

Laurens: Ancelotti recalling Casemiro shows Brazil's lack of talent (1:29)
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Uruguay lose CAS Copa appeal, Núñez ban upheld

Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez saw his five-game international ban upheld on Monday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected an appeal from the Uruguay federation over punishments handed out after a brawl at their 2024 Copa América semifinal.

Carlo Ancelotti reflects on Real Madrid exit (1:02)
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Gomez: Brazil won't win the World Cup with Ancelotti (2:31)
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Echegaray: Vinicius Junior will be loving Ancelotti's Brazil appointment (2:15)
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Sources: Brazil give Ancelotti May 26 deadline

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday extended its deadline for Carlo Ancelotti to take over as national team coach, sources told ESPN.

Would Matheus Cunha be a smart signing for Man United? (2:18)
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Concacaf prez blasts 64-team World Cup plan

Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has joined other confederations in opposing the proposal of CONMEBOL leader Alejandro Domínguez to expand the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition of the international tournament.

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South America proposes 64-team 2030 World Cup

The president of South American soccer's ruling body CONMEBOL made an official proposal on Thursday to expand the men's 2030 World Cup from 32 teams to 64.

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Brazil fires coach Dorival after loss to Argentina

Brazil has dismissed head coach Dorival Júnior following Tuesday's deflating loss to rivals Argentina, Brazil's Football Confederation (CBF) announced Friday.

Who could Brazil appoint as manager if Dorival Júnior exits? (2:10)
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Laurens: No idea where Brazil go if they sack Dorival (2:05)
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Should Brazil pursue Ancelotti if it sacks Dorival Junior? (1:45)
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Sources: Brazil set to decide Dorival's future

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will discuss the future of Brazil coach Dorival Junior at a meeting on Friday, sources told ESPN Brasil.

Why aren't Argentina the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup? (2:12)
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