Lula fires minister accused of sexual harassment
Brazil鈥檚 President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday fired his human rights minister, Silvio Almeida, following claims that he sexually harassed several women, including a cabinet colleague.
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Vinicius says Spain should lose 2030 World Cup unless racism declines
Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior has called for Spain to be stripped of its 2030 World Cup hosting duties unless it makes progress on the issue of racism in stadiums.
Brazil economy posts 1.4pc growth in Q2
Brazil鈥檚聽economy, the largest in Latin America, continued to pick up pace in the second quarter, beating market expectations with 1.4 per cent growth, according to data released Tuesday...
Brazil blocks Elon Musk鈥檚 X social network
A block on Elon Musk鈥檚 X social network in Brazil started to take effect early Saturday after a Supreme Court judge passed an order in this regard, according to AFP.
Uruguayan footballer dies after collapsing
Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo of the Nacional club died in Brazil Tuesday, five days after collapsing from a heart attack during a match against Sao Paolo, his team announced late Tuesday...
Estevao gets first Brazil call-up at 17
Chelsea-bound teenager Estevao Willian received his first Brazil call-up on Friday as the 17-year-old was named in the squad for next month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.
Marta admits Olympic final 'probably' her last game for Brazil
Brazil legend Marta admitted Saturday that defeat in the Olympic women's football final against the United States was likely her last ever appearance for her country after a remarkable career.
USA beat Brazil to win women's football gold
Mallory Swanson scored the winning goal as the United States edged Brazil 1-0 in Saturday's Olympic women's football final to claim the gold medal for a record-extending fifth time.
All dead as plane with 62 aboard crashes in Brazil
Emergency crews on Saturday began removing the victims of a plane crash in Brazil鈥檚 Sao Paulo state that killed all 62 people aboard, as authorities sifted through the wreckage to try to determine what caused the plane鈥檚 dramatic plunge...
Mastering one鈥檚 tongue
A FEW days back, I finished reading a book, Manuscript Found in Accra, a novel in literary genre by Brazilian writer Pualo Coelho. It is a wonderful piece in which a Copt, the central character, a narrator, advises a people under imminent threat of seizure of their city by some powerful enemy...
USA go for gold against Marta's Brazil in women's football final
A resurgent United States under new coach Emma Hayes are hoping to establish themselves as the leading force in women's international football once again by claiming the gold medal in Saturday's Olympic final against Brazil and their legendary skipper Marta.
USA face Brazil in women鈥檚 football final
The United States and Brazil will meet in the final of the Olympic women鈥檚 football after claiming contrasting wins in Tuesday鈥檚 last-four ties against Germany and World Cup holders Spain respectively...
Hayes and new stars point USA women back towards summit
It felt highly symbolic that the United States' win over Germany in their Olympic women's football semi-final on Tuesday should come a year to the day after their humbling early exit from the World Cup.
USA and Brazil to meet in Olympic women's football final
The United States and Brazil will meet in the final of the Olympic women's football after claiming contrasting wins in Tuesday's last-four ties against Germany and World Cup holders Spain respectively.
Brazilian amputee table tennis star savours Olympic dreamland
Twenty-two years after first picking up a bat, Brazilian amputee table tennis star Bruna Alexandre is finally making her dream come true, warming up for the Paralympics by competing at the Paris Olympic Games.
Brazil to take custody of Argentine embassy in Venezuela
Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday thanked Brazil for assuming custody of his country鈥檚 embassy in Venezuela, after staff were ordered to leave when Buenos Aires...
USA set up Japan tie in women's football, Marta sees red for Brazil
The United States claimed a 2-1 win over Australia on Wednesday as the record four-time gold medallists set up a quarter-final tie against Japan in the women's Olympic football tournament, while Brazil legend Marta was sent off in her side's 2-0 defeat by Spain.
Brazil great Zico robbed in Paris
The Brazilian former footballer Zico filed a complaint with French police on Friday after having his bag stolen which contained cash, watches and diamond jewellery.
Bangladesh PM scheduled to pay official visits to Spain, Brazil this month
Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to pay official visits to Spain and Brazil from July 21 to further strengthen ties with these two countries engaging in broader areas of cooperation....
Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties to reach Copa America semis
Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties (4-2) to reach the semi-finals of Copa America after an ugly game ended goalless on Saturday.
Endrick to start for Brazil against Uruguay: Dorival
Rising teenage star Endrick will be handed his first start for Brazil in their crunch Copa America quarter-final clash with Uruguay, Brazil coach Dorival Jr. said Friday.
Bolsonaro faces possible charges in Saudi jewel scandal
Brazil鈥檚 former president Jair Bolsonaro is facing possible money laundering and other charges related to undeclared diamond jewellry gifted by Saudi Arabia, local media...
Messi a doubt for Argentina in Copa quarters
World champions Argentina look to book their place in the last four of the Copa America when they open the knockout stage of the competition against Ecuador at NRG Stadium on Thursday.
Brazil creates King Pele Day in honour of football icon
Brazil football legend Pele will be honoured in his home country by a commemorative day baptised 鈥楰ing Pele Day鈥�, reported Tuesday's edition of the government gazette.
Brazil held by Colombia, to face Uruguay quarter-final
Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring their qualification to the Copa America quarter-finals as group winners.
Migrant fans breathe life into Copa America
Whether it's a sea of yellow-clad Colombia fans, multitudes of green-shirted Mexico supporters or hordes of Venezuelan spectators bedecked in burgundy, migrant fans are providing a raucous, passionate backdrop to the on-field action at the Copa America.
Colombia into Copa quarters while Brazil rolls
Colombia marched into the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Friday with a confident 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Arizona.
Brazil frustrated by Costa Rica, Colombia beat Paraguay at Copa
A lacklustre Brazil launched their Copa America campaign with a dour 0-0 draw against Costa Rica on Monday as James Rodriguez inspired Colombia to a 2-1 win over Paraguay.
Super-sub Endrick fires Brazil past Mexico
Teenage striker Endrick headed home an injury-time winner as Brazil defeated Mexico 3-2 in a warm-up friendly ahead of this month鈥檚 Copa America on...
Alleged crime boss killed in shoot-out in Rio de Janeiro
A suspected organized crime boss in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro was killed on Friday in a shoot-out with police as they tried to arrest him...