CBF

BFF, CBF positive about Brazil’s visit

The prospect of Brazil visiting Bangladesh in the coming months appears increasingly likely, with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) expecting to sit down with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) soon to explore the possibility.
24 August 2026

Brazil bound for Bangladesh?

Could Brazil really be heading for Bangladesh? That possibility gained momentum on Sunday after a five-member delegation from the Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) inspected two Dhaka stadiums, apparently assessing their suitability for a future Brazil fixture.
23 August 2026

CBF inspects National Stadium; could open door for Brazil-Bangladesh match

They came straight to the National Stadium after landing in Dhaka at 1:00pm from Kolkata, where they had also inspected the Salt Lake Stadium ahead of Brazil’s October 3 friendly fixture against India.
23 August 2026

Brazil lose injured Wesley from World Cup squad, call up Ederson

Brazil's search for a reliable right back took another painful twist on Sunday when Wesley was dropped from their World Cup squad after suffering a left thigh muscle injury, with Atalanta midfielder Ederson called up in his place.
7 June 2026

Brazil renew Ancelotti contract until 2030

Carlo Ancelotti will remain the coach of Brazil until 2030, the country's football federation (CBF) said on Thursday in a vote of confidence as the storied football nation aims to turn around its World Cup woes.
14 May 2026

Ancelotti to take charge of Brazil at season's end

 Italian Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most decorated managers in world football, will become Brazil coach after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Monday after finally landing their first-choice candidate.
12 May 2025

Yellow card for players who stand on the ball, says Brazilian FA

Brazil's soccer federation (CBF) has directed referees to punish players who stand on the ball with yellow cards, after a similar move by Dutch forward Memphis Depay in the Paulista Championship final sparked a brawl.
7 April 2025

Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil coach after humiliating loss to Argentina

Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced.
28 March 2025

Dorival Jr the answer to Brazil’s woes?

Following a string of disappointing performances after a quarterfinal exit from the 2022 World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dorival Junior as the new head coach.
12 January 2024

Brazil's ousted football chief Rodrigues restored to job by judge

The temporary ruling takes immediate effect, but must now go before the full 11-member Supreme Court
5 January 2024

FIFA warns Brazil of potential sanctions

In a letter to a Brazilian soccer executive, the game’s governing body said on Sunday that the country's soccer body CBF could face suspension if it does not heed its call to wait and instead holds a swift election to replace Ednaldo Rodrigues as president regardless.
25 December 2023

Rio court removes CBF president from office

The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues was removed from his post on Thursday by a Rio de Janeiro court, said the State Court of Justice.
8 December 2023

Brazil football confederation to sue over racial slurs

The CBF "will take legal action against those involved in these crimes," it said in a statement.
25 November 2023