Marcos Amaral
Canaries Chronicle
Marcos Amaral covers Brazil for Canaries Chronicle: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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National TeamRaphinha fights back tears defending his Brazil commitment
The Brazilian forward insisted he never turned his back on the national team and wants to be available whenever his body allows, clarifying earlier comments about managing his physical load.
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National TeamGabriel Magalhães calls for Brazil to be solid at the back
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has said the Brazil national team must aim for a low goals-against average, taking inspiration from his club's defensive record.
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Match reportJapan 3-2 Brazil: Vinícius Junior scores twice in friendly defeat
Brazil lost 3-2 to Japan in a friendly, with Kubo scoring a stoppage-time winner after a Vinícius Júnior brace had brought them level.
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National TeamAncelotti tests Rayan in midfield for Brazil, cites Di María example
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti will use attacker Rayan in a midfield role against Japan, an experiment he compares to Ángel Di María's successful deployment for Real Madrid in 2014.
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National TeamAncelotti confirms end of Brazil's experimental phase
Head coach Carlo Ancelotti stated the period for testing new players will conclude after the November friendlies, shifting focus to preparing for the 2027 Copa América.
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National TeamRaphinha denies making demands and reaffirms commitment to Brazil
The Barcelona winger clarified he never made his availability conditional on playing time, stating he will always be ready for the Brazil national team when physically fit.
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OpinionAncelotti and CBF alienate Brazil fans with Asian friendlies
Brazil's national team is facing criticism for a series of friendlies in Asia and squad selections that harm domestic clubs, leading to fan disillusionment.
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National TeamBrazil squad begins Singapore camp ahead of Japan and Singapore friendlies
Brazil's national team players have started arriving in Singapore for the final international break of 2026, which features friendlies against Japan and Singapore.
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PreviewBrazil to play Japan in November friendly
The Brazil national team travels to Tokyo for a friendly match against Japan at the National Stadium, a test ahead of the next phase of official competitions.
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National TeamBrazil's Danilo ruled out of friendlies with thigh injury
Midfielder Danilo has been withdrawn from the Brazil squad due to a right thigh injury and will not be replaced for the upcoming friendlies against Japan and Singapore.
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National TeamAncelotti names Brazil squad for friendlies, omits Flamengo and Palmeiras players
The manager named his squad for friendlies against Japan and Singapore, applying a one-player-per-club rule from Brazil and handing five players their first call-ups.
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National TeamAncelotti names Brazil squad for friendlies against Japan and Singapore
The manager named 15 players under 23 and five debutants for the final matches of 2026 in Singapore, focusing on a squad renewal process.