Brazil National Soccer Team
FILE - Dortmund's new player Jesus Reinier from Brazil kicks the ball during a test match between German Bundesliga soccer club Borussia Dortmund and Dutch Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam in Dortmund, Germany, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. Real Madrid announced on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 that young attacking midfielder Reinier will play for Girona this season on a loan from Real Madrid. The 20-year-old Brazilian arrived in Madrid at the beginning of 2020 but had played the last two seasons on a loan with Borussia Dortmund. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
Madrid transfers young forward Reinier on loan to Girona

Aug. 19, 2022 11:02 AM EDT

Brazil's Neymar, second left, warms up with teammates during an official training session at the National Stadium in Tokyo Sunday, June 5, 2022. Brazil national soccer team will play a friendly soccer match against Japan on June 6. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Brazil vs Japan 6/6/2022

Jun. 05, 2022 06:52 AM EDT

Japan team members warm up during an official training session at the National Stadium in Tokyo Sunday, June 5, 2022. Japan national soccer team will play a friendly soccer match against Brazil on June 6. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Brazil faces Japan in friendly with lesser focus on Neymar

By Stephen Wade Jun. 05, 2022 06:50 AM EDT

FILE - Brazil's Formiga runs during a practice session of the Brazilian national soccer team in preparation for the women's World Cup in France, at the Granja Comary training center in Teresopolis, Brazil, Jan. 22, 2019. After competing in seven World Cups, 43-year-old midfielder Formiga is set to play her farewell match for Brazil this month. Formiga’s final game for the national team will be against India on Nov. 25 in Manaus. The country's soccer confederation made the announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. Formiga has played 233 matches for Brazil including at every Olympics since Atlanta in 1996. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)
Brazil veteran Formiga to retire from international soccer

Nov. 09, 2021 12:10 PM EST

Brazil's Antony embraces teammate Matheus Cunha after he scored his side's opening goal against Spain in the men's soccer final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Atlético signs Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Hertha

Aug. 25, 2021 11:09 AM EDT

Players of Brazil pose with their gold medals after defeating Spain in the men's soccer final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Brazilian Olympic Committee criticizes national soccer team

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 08, 2021 09:49 AM EDT

Brazil's Dani Alves poses after winning the gold medal beating Spain in the men's soccer final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
At 38, Alves helps Brazil to soccer gold by beating Spain

By Rob Harris Aug. 07, 2021 10:33 AM EDT

Spain's team poses for a photo prior to the men's final soccer match against Brazil at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Spain vs Brazil 8/7/2021

Aug. 07, 2021 07:41 AM EDT

FIFA president Gianni Infantino plays with a ball prior to the Copa America final soccer match between Brazil and Argentina at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, July 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Brazil vs Argentina 7/10/2021

Aug. 05, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Japan's Daichi Hayashi reacts after missing a chance to score against Spain in a men's semifinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Saitama, Japon. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Brazil to play Spain in men's Olympic soccer gold-medal game

Aug. 03, 2021 07:21 AM EDT

Brazil's Richarlison reacts after missing chance to score during a men's quarterfinal soccer match against Egypt at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Where's Neymar? Olympic selections with clubs, not countries

By Rob Harris Aug. 01, 2021 07:28 AM EDT

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal takes a shot as Ivory Coast's Kouadio-Yves Dabila fails to block in a men's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Rifu, Japan, Tokyo. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Spain, Brazil advance to semifinals of Olympic men's soccer

By Rob Harris Jul. 31, 2021 09:06 AM EDT

Brazil's goalkeeper Santos kneels prior to a men's quarterfinal soccer match against Egypt at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Egypt vs Brazil 7/31/2021

Jul. 31, 2021 06:23 AM EDT

School kids hold a U.S. flag as they wait a women's soccer match between United States and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Familiar foes: US, Netherlands ready for quarterfinal clash

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 29, 2021 06:18 AM EDT

Mexico's Luis Romo, right, scores his teams second goal against South Africa during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Argentina, France, Germany eliminated from Olympic soccer

By Rob Harris Jul. 28, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah Alamri, second left, celebrates with his teammate Yasser Alshahrani after scored his side's first goal against Brazil during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Richarlison's goals give Brazil a 3-1 win over Saudi Arabia

Jul. 28, 2021 06:06 AM EDT

Zambia's Babra Banda (11) celebrates after scoring a goal against China during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Miyagi, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Zambia's Banda shines as women's soccer nears knockout round

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 26, 2021 06:46 AM EDT

Germany's Max Kruse celebrates a goal scored by teammate Felix Uduokhai during a men's soccer match against Saudi Arabia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
10-man Germany beats Saudi Arabia 3-2 in Olympic soccer

Jul. 25, 2021 10:08 AM EDT

Brazil's Matheus Cunha, right, is fouled by Ivory Coast's Eboue Kouassi during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Brazil and Ivory Coast play to a 0-0 draw in Olympic soccer

Jul. 25, 2021 06:46 AM EDT

United States' Carli Lloyd, left, and Sweden's Amanda Ilestedt, right, go for a header during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Lloyd navigates her 4th Olympics for the US women's team

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 25, 2021 05:49 AM EDT