Brasil: Vasco vai tentar quebrar tabu de 10 anos com Palmeiras na estreia de Renato Gaúcho O Vasco da Gama enfrenta o Palmeiras na quinta rodada do Brasileirão em busca de quebrar um tabu de 10 anos sem vencer o rival. A partida, que ocorre no Estádio São Januário, marcará a estreia de Renato Gaúcho no comando do clube, após sua segunda passagem pelo time. O técnico, que já comandou o Vasco em 2008, enfrenta o desafio de superar a despromoção que ocorreu naquela época, quando o clube foi rebaixado para a Série B. A última vitória do Vasco sobre o Palmeiras data de 2015, quando o time venceu por 2-0 no estádio de São Januário. No entanto, a descida para a Série B naquele ano marcou o fim de uma fase positiva para o Cruz-Maltino. Agora, com o clube em nono lugar na tabela, o desafio é mais complexo, já que o Palmeiras, que conquistou o título estadual paulista, ocupa a liderança do campeonato. A estreia de Renato Gaúcho no cargo é vista como uma oportunidade para redefinir o futebol do Vasco. O técnico, que chegou ao clube após uma passagem pelo Flamengo, enfrenta uma equipe que, na temporada atual, tem apresentado dificuldades ofensivas. Os atacantes do time carioca marcaram apenas três gols, apesar de terem criado oportunidades com índice de golos esperados (xG) de 2,2 por 90 minutos. O Palmeiras, por outro lado, tem mostrado eficiência em seu ataque. Vitor Roque, um dos principais jogadores do time, tem um índice de xG de 0,4 por 90 minutos, mas sua média de gols marcados é de 0,8, indicando que está convertendo as chances com regularidade. O atacante também tem um índice de finalizações perigosas de 0,5 por 90 minutos, acima do nível considerado difícil para os goleiros defenderem.#brasil #vasco_da_gama #palmeiras #renato_gacho #estdio_so_janurio
Team USA baseball dominates Brazil, wins 2026 World Baseball Classic opener The United States national baseball team secured a commanding victory in its 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B opener, defeating Brazil 15-5 on March 6, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston. The game, which marked Team USA’s return to the tournament after winning silver in 2023, saw the Americans cruise to a decisive win despite a late rally by Brazil. Aaron Judge of the United States hit a two-run home run in the first inning, giving Team USA an early lead. The Americans maintained control throughout the game, with Brice Turang delivering a standout performance. Turang went 3-for-6 with four RBIs and two doubles, while Roman Anthony contributed two RBIs in a balanced offensive display. Judge, though limited to a single home run, scored three runs and remained a key presence at the plate. Brazil’s Lucas Ramirez, the son of former MLB star Manny Ramirez, hit two home runs, briefly narrowing the gap as the game progressed. However, Team USA’s pitching staff held firm, with starter Logan Webb earning the win. Webb struck out six batters in four innings, allowing just one run. Brazil’s Bo Takahashi took the loss after surrendering five runs over six innings. The game’s momentum shifted dramatically in the ninth inning, when Team USA erupted for seven runs to seal the victory. After Brazil cut the deficit to 8-5 with three runs in the seventh and another in the eighth, the Americans responded with a barrage of offensive production. A balk and a run-scoring ground out by Turang extended the lead to 13-5, followed by a walk by Pete Crow-Armstrong and an RBI single by Roman Anthony to make it 12-5. Cal Raleigh’s bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning pushed the score to 11-5, before the final runs sealed the 15-5 result.#team_usa #brasil #brice_turang #daikin_park #aaron_judge
Neymar was named in the preliminary squad for Brazil's upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia but was omitted from the matchday squad for Santos' clash against Mirassol. The Brazilian forward, who had been training with the team, was not included for the game at Maião, as confirmed by Santos. The club cited load management as the reason for his absence, with the attacking midfielder set to return for the club's next fixture against Corinthians. According to journalist Lucas Musetti, Neymar did not feel 100% during recent training sessions and is focusing on strengthening his muscle work to ensure he is fit for the Corinthians match. Santos confirmed that Neymar trained normally on Monday but will not be available for the Mirassol game due to the club's programming for managing his workload. The club also noted that he will be available for the classic encounter against Corinthians, scheduled for next Sunday at Vila Belmiro. The decision to leave Neymar out of the Santos squad for the Mirassol match aligns with the club's strategy to ensure his readiness for the Brazil squad's call-up. The friendly matches against France and Croatia are set for March 26 and 31, respectively, with the World Cup qualifiers following shortly after. Neymar's return to action came in February, where he scored two goals and provided an assist in Santos' matches against Vasco. Santos' management emphasized that Neymar's absence for the Mirassol game is part of a broader plan to maintain his fitness for the critical fixtures ahead. The club's statement highlighted that he will train with the unlisted athletes at CT Rei Pelé on Tuesday, ensuring he remains in peak condition for the Corinthians match. This approach reflects the club's commitment to balancing his club and international commitments.#neymar #santos #mirassol #corinthians #brasil
