Brazil [Women]

Brazil's female footballers suffered a second heartbreaking defeat in three days on Friday as a 2-1 bronze medal match loss to Canada in Sao Paulo saw the hosts fail to make the podium.... more »

Sweden ended a disconsolate Marta's dreams of guiding Brazil's women to a first Olympic football gold medal Tuesday with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win to book their place in the gold medal match.... more »

Brazil's emotional journey to the semi-finals of a home Olympic Games has the potential to change the perception of women's football in the soccer-mad country for generations, according to coach Vadao.... more »

Step aside, Neymar. There's a new number 10 in Brazil.... more »

Brazil coach Vadao has warned that the lack of attention paid to the women's game could cost them an Olympic gold as his team lead by superstar Marta suffered yet another World Cup upset.... more »