Groups drawn for Copa America 2024 in the US
December 8 – World Cup 2022 winners Argentina will face Peru, Chile and a Concacaf qualifier in the group stages of their defense of their Copa America title in the USA next summer.
South America
Palmeiras repeat Serie A title win in Brazil, Santos relegated for first time
December 6 – On a dramatic last day of the season in Brazil, Palmeiras won a second consecutive title following a 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro while Santos were relegated for the first time in their history following a 2-1 defeat to Fortaleza.
Copa America 2024 in the US to be played in 14 stadia across 10 states
December 5 – The Copa America in the USA in the summer of 2024 will be played in 14 cities across 10 states. The 32-game tournament will be a tour of the biggest and best stadia the US has to offer with only three of the 14 stadiums having a capacity of less than 65,000.
Mello to take over at Corinthians with promise of reducing $183m debt
November 27 – Augusto Mello will become the new president of Brazilian giants Corinthians in 2024 after he defeated André Luiz Oliveira in the club’s elections.
Brazil’s CBF blames local authorities for security issues at Brazil-Argentina 2026 qualifier
November 23 – The Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) has refused to accept responsibility for the chaos and violence at the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium, claiming that local authorities had not objected to security arrangements, or to the lack of segregation of the fans.
Brazil lose again as fighting mars Brazil-Argentina 2026 qualifier in the Maracana
November 22 – Brazil’s nightmare World Cup qualifying campaign took a turn for the worse with a 1-0 defeat against rivals Argentina on home soil in a match overshadowed by brawling fans.
Vinicius Jr steps up anti-racism efforts with Brazil poster campaign
November 21 – Vinicius Junior has launched a campaign to combat racism in Brazil under the slogan ‘Racism, don’t pretend you don’t see it’.
Copa America 2024 to open in Atlanta with final in Miami
November 20 – Copa America 2024, to be played in the US next summer, will open in the 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and close in 65,300-capacity Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Kidnappers release Luis Díaz’s father
November 10 – The father of Liverpool’s Colombian international striker Luis Díaz was released Thursday by members of a guerrilla group who had kidnapped him, ending a 12-day ordeal for the family.
Textor banned for 30 days for red-card rant after Botafogo loss
November 7 – Controversial American businessman John Textor, who owns a number of top-flight clubs, has been suspended for 30 days at one of them, Brazil’s Botafogo.
Boca Juniors coach Almiron quits club after Copa Libertadores final loss
November 7 – Jorge Almiron has departed as head coach of Argentinian giants Boca Juniors after the club failed to win the Copa Libertadores against Fluminense on Saturday.
Brazil look to youth and Endrick to spark return to world beating form
November 7 – Brazil’s interim coach Fernando Diniz has called up Palmeiras’s Endrick for the first time ahead of the World Cup qualifiers with Colombia and Argentina.
Fluminense win Copa Libertadores after Boca Junior force dramatic extra time
By Samindra Kunti in Rio de Janeiro
November 5 – Brazil’s Fluminense claimed their first Copa Libertadores title after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory against Argentina’s Boca Juniors with substitute John Kennedy getting a 99th-minute winner.
Brazil’s Rodrigues confirmed as Conmebol rep on FIFA Council
November 5 – The boss of Brazilian football Ednaldo Rodrigues has been ratified as a member of the FIFA Council following a decision at the Conmebol Congress.
Boca Juniors look to break Brazilian grip on Copa Libertadores in the Maracana
By Samindra Kunti in Rio de Janeiro
November 3 – South America’s continental club season will culminate with hosts and favourites Fluminense taking on Boca Juniors in the final of the Copa Libertadores. The Argentinians will seek to become the first non-Brazilian winner in five years.