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Kings land Cuba Mitchell and Brazilian coach

Five-time BPL champions Bashundhara Kings strengthened their squad by signing UK-based footballer Cuba Mitchell and also appointing Brazilian Sergio Farias as the head coach ahead of the forthcoming AFC Challenge League...

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Is it ending?

IT IS hard to decide what is more surreal: that the United States is threatening 50 per cent tariffs on Brazilian imports in the name of ‘reciprocity’ or that global markets, once jittery at the mere whisper of Trumpian trade tantrums, are now brushing off these ultimatums with a shrug and record-breaking rallies...

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Trump, Lula clash over coup trial remarks

US-Brazil relations slid into crisis Monday after president Donald Trump criticised the high-profile coup trial of his right-wing ally, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro...

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Brazil starlet Estevao 'ready' for Chelsea move: Palmeiras coach

Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira said he believes teenage prodigy Estevao Willian is ready to take the leap to the Premier League after he marked his farewell appearance for the Brazilian club with a goal against future employers Chelsea on Friday.

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Brazilian who stole ball signed by Neymar gets 17 years prison

A Brazilian accused of stealing a football autographed by Neymar from Congress during the 2023 riots by supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment for the theft and other charges...

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Backers of Bolsonaro hold mass protest

Former president Jair Bolsonaro said Sunday he was prepared to ‘change Brazil’s destiny’ as he addressed thousands of supporters in Sao Paulo, even while facing decades in prison for allegedly attempting a coup...

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Neymar signs for six more months with Santos

Neymar on Tuesday extended his contract with Brazilian club Santos until the end of 2025, as he attempts to recapture his form in time for next year’s World Cup...

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Five challenges Ancelotti faces as Brazil reign kicks off

After a warm welcome to Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, the Selecao's first foreign coach in more than 50 years, is on a mission to fix a stuttering team and win back fans which starts on Thursday against Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier.

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China, EU suspend Brazil chicken imports over bird flu

China and the European Union have suspended imports of chicken meat from Brazil, the world’s biggest exporter of the commodity, after an outbreak of bird flu on a farm in the South American country, officials said Friday...

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Departing Ancelotti has 'no problem' with Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he ‘has no problem’ with Real Madrid ahead of his departure from the club at the end of the season to take over the Brazil national team.

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Three reasons Ancelotti can succeed with Brazil

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will take the reins of the Brazil national team on May 26, aiming to lead the team to World Cup glory next year for the first time since 2002. Previous coach Dorival Junior was sacked in March after a 4-1 thumping by rivals Argentina in qualifying. Here, AFP Sport considers three reasons he could prove successful with the record five-time world champions:

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Ancelotti to take over as Brazil coach

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will leave the club at the end of the season to take charge of the Brazil national team, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced Monday.

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Ancelotti agrees Brazil deal: reports

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, several Spanish media outlets reported Monday.

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Brazil ex-president Mello jailed for corruption

Brazil’s former president Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested and taken to prison Friday to begin serving a nearly nine-year sentence for corruption and money laundering, the latest former leader to face jail time.