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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released, this Thursday (30), a statement signed by the entity's president, Ednaldo Rodrigues, explaining why Lucas Paquetá was not cut from the final squad for the Copa América. The player presented himself normally to coach Dorival Júnior, in Orlando, in the United States.
The 26-year-old midfielder is being accused of manipulating results in the Premier League. The player denies that he has committed misconduct and reiterates that he will fight with all his might to clear his name. In the note, the CBF claims that it exchanged information with authorities from the English Football Federation (FA) and that a cut would constitute an anticipation of the penalty.
Check out part of the CBF note:
In summary, based on the information provided by the FA, it is categorically concluded that the player Lucas Paquetá, despite the conduct for which he was reported authorizing preventive removal, as provided for in E16.1 of the FA regulations, was not convicted until now by the processing entity and legitimized to sanction him.
And, so to speak, it is right to say that the athlete is free to exercise his professional role until the present moment, source of his livelihood and his family, in a full and unrestricted manner, whether for his club or for the national team of his country of origin.
In this context, in light of the constitutional matrix principle of the presumption of innocence enshrined in article 5 , LVII, also applicable in the administrative sphere and in sporting procedures, by virtue of which no one can be considered guilty until a final and unappealable criminal sentence has been issued attesting to the materiality and culpability of the offender, the CBF cannot, in an authoritarian manner and in the absence of English Association that is handling the case, sentence the player and prohibit him from playing for the national team, under penalty of configuring an evident anticipation of sentence, which, under no circumstances, at least under current national legislation, can be tolerated.
In view of the above, and in view of the facts reported by the English Federation, the CBF, supported by the opinion prepared jointly by the Legal, Governance and Compliance Directorates and the Integrity Unit, decides to maintain the player's call-up.
The president's homes in Roraima, his home state, and in Rio de Janeiro, where he resides as head of the entity, received agents for investigations.
30 Jul 2025 | 11:50 |
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The headquarters of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), in Rio de Janeiro, was the target of a Federal Police operation on Wednesday morning (30). The agents carried out a search and seizure warrant related to Operation Caixa Preta, which investigates alleged electoral crimes committed in Roraima. The president of the entity, Samir Xaud, was one of the targets.
CBF releases statement on the case: "The operation has no relation whatsoever with the CBF or Brazilian football"
Despite the police presence, nothing was seized, according to the CBF itself. The organization also stated, in an official statement, that the director " is not the focus of the investigation " and that the operation has no connection with football or the confederation.
According to the Federal Police, the operation focused primarily on Federal Deputy Helena Lima (MDB-RR), whose deputy is Samir Xaud in the Chamber . She is suspected of involvement in a vote-buying scheme. Ten search and seizure warrants were executed, and R$10 million was frozen in the accounts of those under investigation.
The investigation began during the 2024 municipal elections, when businessman Renildo Lima, the parliamentarian's husband, was arrested with R$500,000 in cash , part of which was hidden in his underwear. According to sources close to Samir Xaud, PF agents remained at the CBF headquarters for about 30 minutes. No material was seized during the operation.
In an official statement, the CBF declared: "The operation has no connection with the CBF or Brazilian football, and president Samir Xaud is not the focus of the investigation. The entity has not received any official information about the subject of the investigation . No equipment or materials were taken by the agents. The president remains calm and at the disposal of the authorities for any clarification."
The only Brazilian driver in Formula 1 says that the tennis player is one of his inspirations in the pursuit of goals in his own career in the sport.
12 Jul 2025 | 14:34 |
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Two young Brazilians on the rise on the international sports scene have demonstrated mutual admiration : 20-year-old driver Gabriel Bortoleto, in his debut season in Formula 1 with Sauber, and 18-year-old tennis player João Fonseca , who competes on the ATP professional circuit.
Gabriel Bortoleto on João Fonseca: "He is incredible"
In an interview with the official F1 website, Bortoleto was asked what career he would pursue if he weren't a driver. His response was good-natured: "I admire a Brazilian, João Fonseca . He's incredible. He's climbing the ATP rankings, and I think he'll be a future star ."
Despite his admiration for tennis, the Brazilian admitted that his experience in the sport is still limited. "Tennis is fascinating, I love watching it and I like the players' mentality , but I don't play it often. I play a lot of padel, but I need to start playing real tennis."
When asked where he sees himself in five years, Bortoleto was blunt: " I'd like to be world champion ." According to him, being in F1 is already part of that process: "The best drivers in the world are here. I've always wanted to be here precisely to fight against them and, who knows, become the best one day."
A native of São Paulo, the driver began his karting career at the age of six and now rubs shoulders with some of the biggest names in motorsports. He also praised his team principal, Mattia Binotto , and highlighted the importance of idols like Ayrton Senna.
Bortoleto also revealed his closeness with current four-time world champion Max Verstappen. " Max and Ollie Bearman are the two guys I'm closest with in the paddock . I started playing video games with Max, and then we started training together on the simulator, back in the Formula 3 days."
According to the Brazilian, this friendship has evolved, and today the two share time off the track. " We have a group of friends with whom we play simulators . I'm even an ambassador for his team, Team Redline. Since then, we've spent a lot of time together—and it's been a lot of fun."
Sentenced to one year in prison for tax evasion during his time at Real Madrid, Ancelotti will remain free as he is a first-time offender.
09 Jul 2025 | 14:23 |
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti , the current manager of the Brazilian national team, was sentenced by a Spanish court to one year in prison for tax fraud. The sentence relates to the Italian coach's time at the helm of Real Madrid in 2014, when he failed to declare approximately €1 million—a figure now equivalent to approximately R$6.4 million—in income from image rights.
According to information from the newspaper EFE Notícias, in addition to the custodial sentence, Ancelotti was also fined 387 thousand euros (around R$ 2.4 million). As a result of the decision, the coach is prohibited from receiving any type of subsidy or public benefit in Spain for the next three years.
Despite the formal conviction, Ancelotti will not serve his sentence in a closed regime. According to Spanish law, sentences of up to two years are usually converted to conditional release when the offender is a first-time offender and not involved in violent crimes. This prerogative applies to the coach, who has no criminal record and will therefore remain free.
So far, the conviction has not directly impacted Carlo Ancelotti's performance as head coach of the Brazilian national team . The coach remains in his position, and the Brazilian Football Confederation ( CBF ) said it has not yet been officially notified of further details of the case.
When contacted by the press, the organization said it was awaiting an official statement from Ancelotti himself. “We are just waiting,” the CBF summarized, without saying whether the episode could change future plans related to the national team’s preparation for the World Cup.
Ancelotti was announced as the coach of the national team with the mission of leading the sports project that aims to win the sixth world championship. With vast experience and spells at major European clubs , the Italian also has the support of the CBF, which is waiting for a legal definition before making any decision.
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