Brazilian football clubs

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva banned sports betting sites on Friday, targeting the 'bets' that have become the biggest sponsors of the country's football clubs. The move, announced nine days before a fiercely contested election in which Lula seeks a fourth term, has drawn attention to the tense relationship between gambling money and Brazilian football, with supporters and critics weighing the timing ahead of the vote.

Juventude have traveled to face América-MG with three new faces in the squad, according to GZH. The fixture is part of the Brazilian football calendar, and fans on both sides are following the lineup news closely ahead of kickoff. No final result or further team details are included in the coverage.

Fortaleza Esporte Clube has concluded its preparation for its upcoming Série B match against Athletic. The Brazilian club confirmed its training wrap-up as fans look ahead to the fixture. Fortaleza, competing in Brazil's second division this season, is expected to field a squad adjusted during the week's training sessions as it seeks points in the ongoing Série B campaign.