SportsPosted at: Sep 15 2026 6:20PM


Coutinho completes Santos move

Rio De Janeiro, Sep 15 (UNI) Santos has completed the signing of former Liverpool and Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho on a free transfer, the Brazilian club said.
The 34-year-old, who completed a medical at the Rei Pele training center on the weekend,
signed a deal that runs until December.
"With recognized technical quality and vision, in addition to a winning career in Europe and with the Brazilian national team, the midfielder arrives with a contract valid until the end of 2026," Santos said in a social media post on Monday.
Coutinho had been without a club since parting ways with Vasco da Gama in February, citing mental fatigue.
He admitted his long-time friend Neymar had played a key role in bringing him to the club. The pair previously played together for Brazil at both youth and senior levels, including at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
"Neymar has definitely played an important role in my life," Coutinho told a news conference.
"He's a friend I've had since childhood. He was the first person in football to send me a message when I left Vasco. He said it would be a pleasure to play together, but at that moment I couldn't - I wasn't doing well.
"It didn't make sense to me. He spoke to me again a few months later, and my answer was the same. Time passed. Two weeks ago, he sent another message, and I reconsidered."
Coutinho is the latest in a series of high profile signings for Santos, including former Barcelona and Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo and ex-Brazil forward Everton Cebolinha.
UNI BM
Tags: #Coutinho completes Santos move
More News

Samson joins India's 1,000-run T20I opener club

15 Sep 2026 | 11:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) Sanju Samson may have spent much of his India career battling for a permanent place, but his numbers at the top of the order are beginning to tell a very different story.

see more..

Bhambri’s injury leads to India’s Davis Cup doubles shake-up

15 Sep 2026 | 10:58 PM

Seoul, Sep 15 (UNI) India suffered a big blow after their top doubles player Yuki Bhambri was ruled out with a thigh injury ahead of its second round Davis Cup 2026 qualifier against the Republic of Korea on September 18 and 19.

see more..

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai and DP World PGTI President Kapil Dev inaugurate Nava Raipur Open 2026

15 Sep 2026 | 10:57 PM

Raipur, Sep 15 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and DP World PGTI President Kapil Dev jointly inaugurated the Nava Raipur Open 2026 at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort on Tuesday.

see more..

Samson answers selection buzz as India seal T20I series against Afghanistan

15 Sep 2026 | 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) Sanju Samson answered the questions over his place in India's T20I batting order in emphatic fashion, smashing a breathtaking 57 off just 22 balls to power the hosts to a seven-wicket demolition of Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday.

see more..

Wolvaardt record ton gives Proteas unassailable series lead

15 Sep 2026 | 10:37 PM

Bulawayo, Sep 15 (UNI) Skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s record-equalling ton helped South Africa cruise past Zimbabwe in the third T20I, securing a convincing victory and an unassailable 3-0
lead in the five-match series.

see more..