The CBF has launched a R$ 195 million program to professionalize Brazilian football refereeing, featuring 72 elite referees and advanced training to raise officiating standards.
Expert Benjamin Back predicts 2026 will be São Paulo FC's worst year due to financial crises and poor performance, as the team nears relegation after a loss to Palmeiras.
Community sports initiatives in Salvador and Fortaleza are promoting youth engagement and social inclusion through free classes and an amputee football tournament.
The 2026 Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense launched with government support, opening with Operário's 3-0 win over Pantanal, highlighting a revitalized state football scene.
Brazil advances youth football with Projeto Palestra at Super Copa Guri and Detran-PB's new football club sponsorships promoting traffic safety.
Macaé kicks off its "Esporte Verão" program while Orleans unveils its 2026 football calendar, emphasizing community sports and athlete support.
Lucas Ganem assumes the sports secretary role in Belo Horizonte amid legal challenges and political tensions with predecessor Rubão.
Grêmio's women's team officially began their 2026 pre-season with strong club support and plans for improved integration and professionalization.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube will discontinue its women's football program after a historic unbeaten season and multiple titles in 2025, raising concerns over investment and commitment to women's sports in Brazil.
The first Copa Arcoverde de Futebol Portal do Sertão concluded with a spirited final match, highlighting local talent and securing its place in Arcoverde's sports calendar.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube will halt its women's football program beginning in 2026 due to financial difficulties following their men's team's relegation, despite recent historic achievements by the women's squad.
Acre's record investment in sports during 2025 leads to historic athletic successes and a strengthened commitment to social inclusion.
In 2025, Brazilian state federations made substantial organizational strides in women's football, with successful tournaments and growth in participation underscoring progress.
Juventude starts 2026 pre-season with new coach as Brazil highlights extensive government investments in major sports events in 2025, preparing for future competitions.
CBF has revealed the 2026 football calendar, expanding youth tournaments and adjusting senior league formats to enhance competition and international qualification pathways.
The city of Codó launched the Copa Feminina de Futebol Society, a women's football tournament featuring 11 teams, to promote inclusion and support local female athletes starting January 2026.
Brazil launches an Extraordinary Secretariat to coordinate logistics and inter-agency collaboration for the 2027 Women's World Cup, focusing on efficient event preparation without new stadium builds.
Brazil forms an Extraordinary Secretariat under the Ministry of Sports to coordinate logistics, governance, and legacy efforts for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with eight host cities selected and a focus on boosting women's football.
The Federação Gaúcha de Futebol successfully held its first children’s football festival in Gramado, showcasing emerging youth talents across mixed and gender-specific categories with strong organizational praise.
Brazil's CBF hosts Inspiração Summit highlighting growth and strategic planning for women's football as Sport club visits Palmeiras to exchange expertise and strengthen collaboration.
Internacional initiates a major overhaul in its football department, including key executive departures, gearing up for the 2026 season and potential new head coach appointment.
CBF official confirms Neymar’s spot in Brazil’s national team for the 2026 World Cup as long as he maintains his health and fitness.
Brazil enhances women's football with Belford Roxo's new grassroots project and CBF's updated 2026 national rankings for clubs and federations.
Brazilian tech company iFood signs a pioneering two-year sponsorship deal with the Brazilian Football Confederation for all national football teams, strengthening its cultural and economic ties with the nation.
The CBF held its first Executive Football Meeting focusing on structural reforms, professionalization, and preparations for the 2026 World Cup, while experts highlighted key improvements needed in Brazilian football.
The CBF has introduced a pioneering financial fair play system, the SSF, set to begin in 2026 to regulate club debts and spending, promoting fiscal sustainability in Brazilian football.
Brazil ramps up investments in youth football development and unveils an expanded, well-funded women's football calendar starting in 2026, aiming to strengthen the sport nationwide.
The upcoming 3rd Legislative Sports Forum will gather key stakeholders to discuss sports policies, with parallel state investments reinforcing sports infrastructure and youth engagement in Brazil.
Brazil advances women's football promotion in 2025 through Petrobras' touring exhibition, legislative funding approval, and community recognition of female athletes.
The Federação Paulista de Futebol's initiatives are driving structured development and growing participation in Brazilian women's football.
CBF announces the Fair Play Financeiro financial sustainability model for Brazilian football alongside a pivotal court ruling easing blocked broadcasting funds dispute between Flamengo and Libra clubs.
Flamengo submits detailed proposals to the CBF's sustainability system, advocating financial fair play, governance reforms, and a ban on synthetic pitches to promote fairness and sustainability in Brazilian football.
Brazilian women's football is on the rise with the Copa do Brasil Feminina final set for November 20 and São José reviving its local women's league after nearly 20 years.
Prefeitura de São João and M2 Sports are holding football tryouts for 2009 and 2010 born athletes to form a new youth team competing against top clubs, as part of a broader grassroots development project.
Emerson Leão criticizes Brazilian football's loss of identity, leadership issues, and diminished global respect, warning of a prolonged crisis.
Uberlândia's Prefeitura and UEC–SAF launch a four-year cooperation to develop youth football from sub-5 to sub-20 categories, enhancing training, facilities, and competitive success.
The SAFIEL project proposes transforming Corinthians into a fan-controlled football company with innovative governance and financial restructuring.
Bauru hosts the 28th stage of the Paralympic Development Program, certifying professionals in inclusive sports training from October 7 to 10.
The Liga Forte União, representing 33 Brazilian football clubs, is advancing the formation of a unified league and launching an international strategy to market the Campeonato Brasileiro as a global product rather than just exporting players.
CBF announces a reformatted calendar for Brazilian football, including reduced state championship dates and expanded national competitions.