Neymar has extended his stay with Santos until the end of 2026

Neymar has agreed to renew his contract with Santos until the end of 2026, a source close to the negotiations told AFP.

Former Brazil and Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos posted a picture of himself smiling in hospital and said he was "recovering well" after confirming Wednesday he had undergone a heart procedure.

Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos has undergone surgery for a heart problem, Spanish daily sports newspaper Diario AS reported on Wednesday.

Veteran defender Thiago Silva ended his stay at Fluminense on Wednesday and reportedly wants a move back to Europe to revive his hopes of playing for Brazil at the World Cup.

Carlo Ancelotti is yet to pick Neymar in any Brazil squad since taking over in May.

The final draw of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Friday at Washington, DC, the capital of co-hosts USA.

In-form 18-year-old Estevao scored a penalty but Lucas Paqueta squandered an opportunity to win the game for the Selecao from the spot.

Brazil beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Senegal 2-0 at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Saturday thanks to goals from teenager Estevao and veteran Casemiro.

Lucas Paqueta was ultimately cleared of spot-fixing in July when a commission found charges by the FA to be unproven after the governing body claimed he had deliberately received yellow cards in four separate matches between 2022 and 2023 to affect betting markets.

Japan beat Brazil for the first time on Tuesday, fighting from two goals down to win the friendly 3-2

Eighteen-year-old Chelsea winger Estevao scored twice as an impressive Brazil thrashed fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea 5-0 away in a friendly.

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Neymar's wait for a first international appearance since October 2023 goes on with Brazil's record goalscorer ruled out of action until at least November with a thigh injury.

Neymar has not pulled on the yellow jersey since October 2023, when he suffered a serious knee injury.

Brazil vs Bolivia LIVE Streaming, CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti did not recall Neymar and spared Vinicius Junior for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia next month with Lucas Paqueta returning to the national team.

Botafogo, the defending Copa Libertadores champion coached by Carlo Ancelotti's son, was knocked out in the round of 16 on Thursday by Ecuador's Liga de Quito.