Brazilians burn Trump effigies as tariffs spark anger
Brazilians set fire to effigies of Donald Trump in protests across several cities Friday, denouncing the US president鈥檚 politically motivated trade tariffs.
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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...
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 鈥榬eciprocity鈥� 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...
Police raid Bolsonaro鈥檚 home over coup plot allegations
Brazilian police raided Jair Bolsonaro鈥檚 home Friday, as a judge imposed further restrictions on the far-right former leader while he stands trial on coup charges that have vexed US president and ally Donald Trump...
Brazil鈥檚 Lula calls Trump鈥檚 tariff threat 鈥榰nacceptable blackmail鈥�
Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday slammed Donald Trump鈥檚 threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Latin America鈥檚 largest economy as 鈥榰nacceptable blackmail.鈥�
Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro must wear monitoring device: SC
Brazil鈥檚 former president Jair Bolsonaro must wear an electronic monitoring device as he awaits a verdict in his trial on charges of plotting a coup, a Supreme Court judge ruled Friday.
Ex-Real Madrid coach Ancelotti gets year's jail for tax fraud
A Spanish court on Wednesday sentenced former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to a year in jail for tax fraud committed in 2014, a punishment that will not oblige the Brazil coach to serve prison time.
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...
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.
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鈥� imprisonment for the theft and other charges...
Backers of Bolsonaro hold mass protest
Former president Jair Bolsonaro said Sunday he was prepared to 鈥榗hange Brazil鈥檚 destiny鈥� as he addressed thousands of supporters in Sao Paulo, even while facing decades in prison for allegedly attempting a coup...
Ancelotti tells Neymar to prepare well for World Cup
New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti considers Neymar 鈥榓 very important player鈥� and has urged the injury-prone star 鈥榯o prepare well鈥� for the 2026 World Cup.
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鈥檚 World Cup...
Bangladesh to establish new missions in 5 countries: Asif
Local government, rural development and cooperatives adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain said that the government had taken an initiative to set up new missions in five countries to expand diplomatic relations...
Cunha determined to change fortunes of 'dream team' United
Matheus Cunha says he is determined to help Manchester United bounce back from their worst league season in 51 years after becoming the club's first major signing of the transfer window.
Brazil, Ecuador book World Cup berths, Uruguay on brink
Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America on Tuesday with a lackluster 1-0 home victory over Paraguay, the first win of Carlo Ancelotti's reign.
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.
Zico warns Japan players not to follow Brazilians into transfer trap
Zico was instrumental in Japan's development as a football nation and has warned that players are moving to Europe too young, citing his native Brazil as a cautionary tale.
Ancelotti pledges to make struggling Brazil 'champions again'
Carlo Ancelotti on Monday ruled injury-plagued Neymar out from Brazil's line-up for upcoming World Cup qualifiers and vowed to lead the team to a sixth title on his first day as Selecao coach.
Ancelotti in Brazil on mission to restore Selecao's lost glory
Days after bidding an emotional farewell to Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti on Monday takes up his new post as Brazil manager, with a mission to restore the lost glory of the five-time World Cup winners.
How Ronaldo's La Liga ownership foray turned sour in Valladolid
Seven years after taking over Real Valladolid, Brazil great Ronaldo's venture into La Liga's boardrooms has ended in fiasco with three relegations and a fan revolt against their absentee president.
China, EU suspend Brazil chicken imports over bird flu
China and the European Union have suspended imports of chicken meat from Brazil, the world鈥檚 biggest exporter of the commodity, after an outbreak of bird flu on a farm in the South American country, officials said Friday...
Huge crowds at final farewell for Uruguay鈥檚 Mujica
Brazil鈥檚 Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva joined tens of thousands of Uruguayans who said a final farewell to iconic former president Jose 鈥楶epe鈥� Mujica on Thursday.
Lula says Brazil has 'capable' coaches, reacting to Ancelotti hire
Brazil doesn't need foreigners to coach its national football team, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday following the appointment of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti to head the Selecao.
Departing Ancelotti has 'no problem' with Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he 鈥榟as no problem鈥� with Real Madrid ahead of his departure from the club at the end of the season to take over the Brazil national team.
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:
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.
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.
Brazil ex-president Mello jailed for corruption
Brazil鈥檚 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.
Brazil鈥檚 ex-president Mello arrested for corruption
Brazil鈥檚 former president Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested Friday, a federal police source told AFP, after a top court upheld his nearly nine-year sentence on corruption and money laundering charges.
