Brazil recalls Marta, 39, despite 2024 retirement

Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Marta has been recalled to the squad for the first time since last year’s Olympic final for a pair of friendlies against Japan, coach Arthur Elias announced on Tuesday when naming the 39-year-old.     Read More  

Uruguay lose CAS Copa appeal, Núñez ban upheld

Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez saw his five-game international ban upheld on Monday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected an appeal from the Uruguay federation over punishments handed out after a brawl at their 2024 Copa América semifinal.     Read More  

Forest: Marinakis actions due to Awoniyi injury

Forest have said owner Marinakis stormed onto the pitch against Leicester on Sunday because of the “deep frustration” he felt at seeing forward Awoniyi in pain, and denied there was a confrontation with manager Espirito Santo.     Read More