EX - FLAMENGO, MATHEUS FRANÇA STANDS OUT AT CRYSTAL PALACE AND BECOMES COACH'S PUPILE

The Brazilian women's volleyball team demonstrated superiority over the United States this Thursday (5), at Maracanãzinho, in Rio de Janeiro, by winning by 3 sets to 0, with partial scores of 25/18, 25/17 and 25/19. With brilliance from athletes from Sesc Flamengo , the match was valid for the second round of the Nations League (VNL), and the individual highlight was the outside hitter Ana Cristina, who scored 20 points. The match marked another positive result for Zé Roberto Guimarães' team, which remains undefeated in the competition.

The game started off evenly, with the Americans reacting to a better start from Brazil. After the United States came from behind to lead 8-7, the Brazilian team showed strength in its defense and took the lead again. The comeback came with a solid performance in blocking , which neutralized the opponent's attacks and provided a sequence of important points, sealing the set at 25-18. The fans present in the gym boosted the Brazilians' performance in the decisive moments of the set.

ANA CRISTINA SHINES AND HOLDS THE ADVANTAGE

With a forced serve and a well-positioned block , Brazil once again opened up an advantage early in the second set. Even with a brief reaction from the Americans, who drew level at 18-17, coach Zé Roberto's timeout was effective in reorganizing the team. Ana Cristina stood out with powerful attacks and secured crucial points. The team extended its dominance and closed the second set with authority, 25-17.

The third and final set followed the same script as the previous ones. Brazil imposed a strong pace from the first minutes and took advantage of the opponent's offensive errors to open up an advantage on the scoreboard. With the team confident and maintaining consistency in the tactical system, the set was conducted calmly until the end. With 25 to 19 on the scoreboard, the National Team confirmed the victory by 3 to 0 , ending the duel without any scares.

BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM FACES GERMANY

The Brazilian National Team's next match in the Nations League will take place this Saturday (7), against Germany, again at Maracanãzinho. The team is looking to maintain its momentum in the competition and secure a good position in the overall standings . With consistent performances and players on the rise, Brazil remains one of the favorites for the title.

The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Ednaldo Rodrigues , participated on Wednesday night (14) in the official dinner preceding the opening of the 75th Ordinary FIFA Congress . The ceremony was held at the historic Palacio de los López, the seat of the Paraguayan government, in Asunción, bringing together global football leaders and political authorities.

ILLUSTRIOUS PRESENCES

The event was attended by the President of the Republic of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, as well as delegates from FIFA ’s 211 Member Associations and members of the Council of the world body. Also present were the presidents of the main football confederations: Alejandro Domínguez (CONMEBOL), Victor Montagliani (CONCACAF), Aleksander Čeferin (UEFA) and Lambert Maltock (OFC).

Palmeiras president Leila Pereira and Tocantinense Football Federation president Leomar Quintanilha accompanied Ednaldo at the event . The CBF president also met with members of the FIFA Council, the organization's main executive body responsible for implementing Congress decisions and outlining global strategies for the development of football. Ednaldo has been a member of the Council since 2023.

EVENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS THURSDAY

The 75th Ordinary FIFA Congress will be held this Thursday (15), in Asunción, and marks the beginning of a significant period for the continent, with important events such as the FIFA U-20 World Cup – Chile 2025, the FIFA Women's World Cup – Brazil 2027 and the commemorative games of the centenary of the FIFA World Cup in 2030, which will be held in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.

The Congress will be attended by around 2,500 people, including managers, special guests, leading figures from world football, media representatives and experts.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) , in partnership with Nike , presents the new collection for the Brazilian women's national team. With a debut date set for May 30th in a friendly match against Japan, this is the third uniform 100% developed exclusively for the women's team, continuing a trajectory that began in 2019 with the launch of the “Women Warriors of Brazil” collection and followed, in 2023, by the uniform inspired by “Mother Nature”.

Now, inspired by the “Force of Beauty” , the jerseys that our players will wear in the next competitions bring cutting-edge performance and striking design to the field.

DETAILS

The home kit, called “Domínio Brasileiro,” celebrates Brazil ’s iconic yellow, green and blue colors. This season, the yellow has been updated to a richer, more saturated hue, inspired by the vibrant local wildlife, landscapes and architecture, such as the iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

The shirt features a green collar and blue details . On the inside, there is a diamond with the inscription “Força Beleza”, which celebrates the balance between confidence, strength, femininity and competitiveness.

BLUE SHIRT

Brazil’s away kit, titled “Bold Beauty,” incorporates both new and traditional shades of blue, conveying expression and vitality. An all-over diamond grid print includes a variety of geometric patterns and organic shapes , including leopard rosettes, tropical plant silhouettes, an interpretation of Brazilianness (the elegant, harmonious movement on the field) and more. The away kit represents the multifaceted strength and beauty of the growing women’s soccer community.

The new Brazil Women’s National Team collection will be available on Nike.com , the Nike App, in-store and at select retailers in early June. In addition to the home and away kits, the collection includes a line of products inspired by Brazilian culture.