Welcome to the Brazil Sports newsletter. The Brazilian football league is back—and some major teams have hefty schedules ahead of them. VAR, the Video Assistant Referee, continues to draw attention for all the wrong reasons. Neymar has renewed problems with tax authorities. And Brazil’s men’s volleyball team disappoints in the Nations League. Happy reading!
The Brazilian football league is back
After a one-month hiatus due to the Copa America, Brazilian clubs are back in action. And for five teams (Palmeiras, Flamengo, Athletico-PR, Cruzeiro, and Grêmio), the next few weeks will be a test of...