Edilson hospitalized as Laporta shuts down Raphinha Saudi links

World Cup champion Edilson hospitalized with chest pains

Edilson, a World Cup winner with Brazil in 2002, was hospitalized Sunday with chest pains (1). The 55-year-old former forward, known as "Capetinha," was a key figure in the 2002 campaign alongside Ronaldo and Rivaldo. No further details on his condition have been released.

Laporta shuts down Raphinha exit talk

Barcelona president Joan Laporta made it clear: Raphinha is not leaving. "Raphinha stays. We have no interest in him leaving Barça. He is a fundamental player," Laporta said, referencing interest from Saudi clubs Al Hilal and Al Nassr (2). Newcastle's Anthony Gordon and Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi have been linked as attacking reinforcements, but Laporta insisted that would not push the Brazilian out. "With Gordon and Adeyemi, I see that we are reinforcing the attack, but that does not mean we are going to let Raphinha go, because he is crucial for us," he added (2).

Kaio Jorge hits 100 games for Cruzeiro

Kaio Jorge reached 100 appearances for Cruzeiro, a milestone that marks a full turnaround from the serious knee injury that derailed his early career at Juventus (3). The 24-year-old striker has become the team's top scorer and helped deliver a Campeonato Brasileiro title under Leonardo Jardim. He also turned down a lucrative offer from Frosinone to stay in Belo Horizonte (3).

Ceara host Athletic Club in Serie B on Tuesday

Ceara face Athletic Club in Brazil Serie B on Tuesday, with both sides desperate for form (4). Goals have been scarce for both teams heading into the midweek clash.

Fan reactions

The mood among Brazil supporters remains heavy in the aftermath of the World Cup exit, but fans are already looking ahead. A thread on r/worldcup asks whether fans will tune into the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, and the early response is a resounding yes, plenty of supporters see hosting on home soil as a chance to reignite national pride. Join the discussion here.