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LOOK: Lightning strikes Brazil's 100-foot Christ The Redeemer statue
news

LOOK: Lightning strikes Brazil’s 100-foot Christ The Redeemer statue

Brazil Unemployment
Business & Finance

Brazil’s unemployment continues to fall to new seven-year low

Neymar, Jessica Turini
Celeb News

Neymar’s girlfriend: Meet Brazilian model Jessica Turini [photos]

LOOK: Lightning strikes Brazil's 100-foot Christ The Redeemer statue
News

LOOK: Lightning strikes Brazil’s 100-foot Christ The Redeemer statue

Brazil Unemployment
Business & Finance

Brazil’s unemployment continues to fall to new seven-year low

Neymar, Jessica Turini
Celeb News

Neymar’s girlfriend: Meet Brazilian model Jessica Turini [photos]

Brazil congress riot
World News

‘Traces of Trumpism’ in Brazil capital assault: Spain

By Agence France-Presse09-01-2023 13:58

The weekend assault on Brazil’s corridors of power by supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro bore “traces of Trumpism”, Spain said Monday, warning such extremists posed democracy’s biggest threat.

Pope Francis
World News

Pope finds democracy in the Americas ‘unacceptable’, citing Brazil crises

By Agence France-Presse09-01-2023 13:02

Pope Francis condemned a “weakening of democracy” in the Americas, citing the storming of government buildings in Brazil, in his yearly New Year’s address to ambassadors.

Pele funeral
Lifestyle

Brazil bids farewell to ‘king’ Pele

By Agence France-Presse03-01-2023 16:44

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva led the tributes Tuesday as Brazil said its final farewell to football legend Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time.

Brazilian footballers are often synonymous with greatness.
Soccer

This legendary Brazilian played professional top-tier club football on five continents: Who is he?

By James Freemantle03-01-2023 14:29

Brazilian footballers are often synonymous with greatness. This World Cup winning goal machine did something that nobody has ever done before.

Pele
Lifestyle

Pele lives on – 738 Peruvian children named after legend

By Agence France-Presse03-01-2023 12:08

The world lost Pele, the “king” of football in 2022, but his name will live on in more than 700 Peruvian children born last year,

FIFA tribute to Pele
Soccer

Flags at half-mast at FIFA in tribute for Pele

By Agence France-Presse30-12-2022 16:53

The flags of all nations were lowered to half-mast at the headquarters of world football’s governing body FIFA in honour of the game’s “eternal king” Pele.

Pele with championship trophies
Soccer

‘Our greatest idol’: Brazilians flock to hospital after Pele’s death

By Agence France-Presse30-12-2022 14:00

Pele, the man widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, had died, and they wanted to be there to mourn him.

Pele: Greatest Of All Time
Soccer

Pele’s key moments in football

By Agence France-Presse30-12-2022 12:25

Key dates and moments through the life of legendary football icon, Pele. From setting goal scoring records to winning numerous medals.

Pelé Ronaldo
Soccer

Brazilian great Pelé dies aged 82

By James Freemantle29-12-2022 21:40

Brazilian great Pelé, the only three-time World Cup winner in history, has died aged 82.

Neymar Jr acquitted by Spanish court
Soccer

Neymar cleared of fraud charges over Barcelona transfer

By Agence France-Presse13-12-2022 15:50

A court in Spain on Tuesday acquitted Brazilian superstar Neymar of corruption charges related to his transfer to Barcelona from Santos.

Croatia
Fashion and Beauty

Another reason to support Croatia? Superfan posts more sexy pics

By Megan van den Heever11-12-2022 11:11

Ivana Knoll – the World Cup’s ‘sexiest fan’ who hails from Croatia – has surpassed 2 million IG followers thanks to her daring dress code.

Brazil
Lifestyle

‘Karma is a cat’: Outrage after Brazil official tosses stray cat [watch]

By Megan van den Heever10-12-2022 20:35

‘This is why Brazil got knocked out of the World Cup’: One tweep said of a clip of an official mishandling a cat during a press conference.

Neymar
Lifestyle

Watch: Croatian player’s son consoles heartbroken Neymar [video]

By Megan van den Heever10-12-2022 07:58

Football fans were moved by a clip of child hugging heartbroken Brazil captain Neymar following the team’s World Cup elimination.

World Cup Croatia vs Argentina
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup 2022 match report: Croatia beat Brazil on penalties to reach the semifinals

By James Freemantle09-12-2022 21:23

Croatia have qualified for the semifinals of World Cup 2022 after beating Brazil on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Amazing scenes!

Brazil
Soccer

Twitter reaction: Heartbreak and disbelief as Brazil crash out

By Craig Lewis09-12-2022 20:20

Check out some of the reaction as Brazil suffered a shock defeat to Croatia on penalties in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup.

WAG
Celeb News

Croatia vs Brazil: Meet the bombshell WAGS behind the teams

By Alicia Naidoo09-12-2022 10:00

Croatia will face off against Brazil for the Fifi World Cup quarter final today, here’s a look at some of the WAGS on both teams.

Brazil
Fashion and Beauty

Brazil: Forget WAGS, these players are the real blonde bombshells

By Megan van den Heever07-12-2022 16:40

Sharing is caring? These Brazil team players have showed off platinum bleached blonde looks at the Fifa World Cup…

Neymar
Lifestyle

Soccer swindler? ‘Fake Neymar’ tricks fans at World Cup [photos]

By Megan van den Heever06-12-2022 12:31

Eigon Oliveira has made a career as an impersonator of Brazilian soccer star Neymar. Take a look at how he fooled fans at the World Cup…

World Cup
Celeb News

Brazil beauties: World Cup WAGS behind Neymar, Antony & more

By Megan van den Heever05-12-2022 17:53

Meet the World Cup babes from Brazil who are dating some of the biggest players in the team, including Neymar, Antony and Raphinha…

Richarlison, the next Cristiano Ronaldo?
Soccer World Cup 2022

This Brazilian star is the NEXT Cristiano Ronaldo

By James Freemantle28-11-2022 20:00

Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be around forever, but you can be sure that journalists will be comparing current players to him for years to come.

Cristiano Ronaldo
Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who’s playing on Thursday, 24 November?

By Sinethemba Sithole24-11-2022 06:58

The first round of the FIFA World Cup group stages come to an end on Thursday, 24 November as teams hunt vital log points.

world cup 2022
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup 2022: Plan your viewing for the rest of the week!

By James Freemantle22-11-2022 17:48

FIFA World Cup 2022 is already delivering on the hype. When will CR7, Neymar, Partey and De Bruyne be in action this week? Plan your viewing.

FIFA 2022 World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA 2022 World Cup: Watch Brazil’s dressing room music

By Siseko Gwegwe21-11-2022 08:38

Nothing else matters in football if it’s not the FIFA 2022 World Cup. Check out Brazil enjoying a moment in the dressing room.

France Kylian Mbappe
Soccer

Road to the FIFA World Cup: Throwback to 2018’s 10 best goals

By Sean Parker09-11-2022 17:10

We’re less than two weeks away from the FIFA World Cup, and one way of getting into the mood is reliving the best goals from the 2018 edition.

FIFA World Cup top goalscorers
Soccer World Cup 2022

The FIFA World Cup top goalscorers of all time

By James Richardson09-11-2022 09:49

Meet the FIFA World Cup top goalscorers as things stand before the 2022 tournament set to take place in Qatar from November.

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