Brazilian midfielder Urso joins Orlando City
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 27 (IANS) Orlando City have completed the signing of former Shandong Luneng and Guangzhou R&F midfielder
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Brazil’s Lula plays in friendly football match
Brasilia, Dec 23 (IANS) Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has been convicted twice in corruption cases,
Read more4 drivers killed on Brazil gangster’s order over cancelled ride
Brasilia, Dec 22 (IANS) A Brazilian gangster had four rideshare drivers killed as he was angry that his sick mothers
Read moreUS won’t levy tariffs on Brazilian steel, aluminium: Bolsonaro
Brasilia, Dec 21 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said that the US would not levy tariffs on the country’s
Read moreSeven men found dead in vehicle in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 16 (IANS) Authorities found the bodies of seven men inside a vehicle in Brazil on Sunday,
Read moreRio de Janeiro lights up world’s tallest floating Christmas tree
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 15 (IANS) The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro has lit up its traditional floating Christmas
Read moreNeto, Chapecoense plane crash survivor, retires from football
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 14 (IANS) Neto, who was part of the six survivors of the air crash that killed
Read moreRyan Reynolds’ escape moves during Brazil stage collapse go viral
Sao Paulo, Dec 10 (IANS) A clipping of Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds’ narrow escape after a stage barrier collapse in
Read moreFlamengo striker Barbosa wins Brazil’s Golden Ball
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 10 (IANS) Inter Milan loanee Gabriel Barbosa has won the Golden Ball for the best player
Read moreEx-Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Silva on comeback trail
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 7 (IANS) Former Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Silva is training alone as he seeks to kick-start
Read moreBrazilian prez denies US accusation of devaluing currency
Rio De Janerio, Dec 5 (IANS) Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro denied his administration has purposely devalued the currency to boost
Read moreBrazil approves sale of marijuana-based medicines
Brasilia, Dec 4 (IANS) Brazilian health authorities have approved regulations for the registration and sale of marijuana-based drugs in pharmacies.
Read more9 killed in Brazil stampede
Brasilia, Dec 2 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and seven others injured during a stampede at a party
Read moreGuerrero takes Internacional to verge of Copa Libertadores berth
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 1 (IANS) Paolo Guerrero has struck his fourth goal in three Brazilian Serie A matches as
Read moreReal Madrid top Alaves 2-1 in rain-drenched LaLiga clash
Vitoria (Spain), Dec 1 (IANS) After being stymied by Alaves’ defence in the first half, Real Madrid has scored twice
Read moreLeonardo DiCaprio blamed for Amazon fires by Brazil President
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 30 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has blamed Hollywood’s Oscar-winning superstar Leonardo DiCaprio for the devastating
Read moreAmazon fires may enhance glacier melting: Study
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 29 (IANS) Researchers have found that burning of the rainforest in southwestern Amazonia (the Brazilian, Peruvian
Read moreBrazil’s ex-prez found guilty in second corruption case
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 28 (IANS) A Brazilian court of appeals has affirmed a guilty sentence for ex-president Luiz Inacio
Read moreFlamengo boss Jorge Jesus made honorary Rio citizen
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 26 (IANS) Flamengo’s Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus has received honorary citizenship of Rio de Janeiro after
Read moreFootball victory parade end in clashes in Rio
Rio de Janerio, Nov 25 (IANS) Clashes broke out between police and fans who were celebrating their team’s victory in
Read moreBrazil creates over 8,41,000 jobs in 10 months
Rio De Janeiro, Nov 22 (IANS) Brazil created 8,41,589 jobs from January to October, a 6.4 per cent increase year-on-year,
Read moreBeware! Velvety ‘triple palms’ can be sign of lung cancer
Sao Paulo, Nov 18 (IANS) In a rare medical condition, a 73-year-old Brazilian woman was diagnosed with lung cancer after
Read moreMax Verstappen wins Brazil Grand Prix
Sao Paulo, Nov 18 (IANS) Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen, with the Red Bull team has won the Brazilian
Read moreVerstappen secures pole position for Brazilian GP
Sao Paulo, Nov 17 (IANS) Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has secured pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix
Read moreAfter BRICS summit, Modi leaves for home
Brasilia, Nov 15 (IANS) After his two-day visit to the Brazilian capital to attend the 11th BRICS summit, Prime Minister
Read moreBRICS nations to deny safe haven to economic offenders
Brasilia, Nov 15 (IANS) The BRICS nations on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to fighting corruption, and joining multilateral efforts in
Read moreModi bats for boosting intra-BRICS trade to $500 bn
Brasilia, Nov 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pushed for boosting intra-BRICS trade and investment and urged that
Read moreBRICS nations accelerated economic growth : Modi
Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that despite the global economic recession, the BRICS countries
Read moreRule changes can make F1 more competitive: Carlos Sainz
Sao Paulo, Nov 14 (IANS) Spanish driver Carlos Sainz (McLaren) has said that while a podium finish is a remote
Read moreGuaido supporters occupy Venezuela’s embassy in Brazil
Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido occupied that nation’s embassy in Brazil here after saying
Read moreModi invites Brazilian Prez to be chief guest at R Day parade
Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro to be the Chief
Read moreModi, Putin hold ‘excellent’ talks, strengthen bilateral ties
Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an “excellent” meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines
Read moreModi, Xi meet again after Mahabalipuram, add vigour to ties
Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) Holding bilateral talks nearly a month after the Mahabalipuram informal summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and
Read moreModi arrives in Brasilia for BRICS summit, to meet Putin, Xi
Brasilia, Nov 13 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in the Brazilian capital for the 11th BRICS
Read moreMusic may reduce cardiac stress while driving: Study
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 13 (IANS) Stress while driving is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease and
Read moreFIFA bans ex-CONMEBOL officials for life
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 13 (IANS) Former South American football officials Eduardo Deluca, Jose Luis Meiszner and Manuel Burga have
Read morePalmeiras held by Corinthians as title hopes fade
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 10 (IANS) Defending Brazilian Serie A champions Palmeiras suffered a setback in their quest for back-to-back
Read moreEx-Brazilian President Lula released from prison
Brasilia, Nov 9 (IANS) Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was freed from prison where he as held
Read moreBrazil’s ex-president Lula released from prison
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 9 (IANS) Brazil’s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been released from prison in
Read moreBrazil court ruling could free jailed ex-Prez Lula
Brasilia, Nov 8 (IANS) Brazil’s top court has voted to overturn a rule about the jailing of criminals, a change
Read moreEx-Brazil midfielder Melo handed five-game ban
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 5 (IANS) Palmeiras midfielder Felipe Melo has received a five-game suspension for an obscene gesture towards
Read moreLower physical activity leads to higher death rates: Study
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 4 (IANS) Researchers have found the people who had the lowest levels of physical activity had
Read moreHuge fire advances across Brazil’s wetlands
Brasilia, Nov 1 (IANS) A 50 km-long wildfire is advancing across Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands. The governor’s office in the state
Read moreBrazil women’s football team to play in China
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 16 (IANS) The Brazilian women’s football team will participate in next month’s Yongchuan International Tournament in
Read moreBrazil’s president to focus on trade on Japan, China visit
Brasilia, Oct 16 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro plans to focus on trade and economic issues during his trip later
Read moreSumit Nagal enters semis of ATP Challenger Campinas
Campinas (Brazil) Oct 5 (IANS) India’s rising tennis star Sumit Nagal on Saturday reached the semi-finals of ATP Challenger Campinas
Read moreBrazil forward Everton to stay at Gremio till 2023
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 5 (IANS) Brazil international forward Everton Cebolinha has signed a new contract with Gremio that will
Read moreLipid in humans can help control blood sugar
Sao Paulo, Sep 29 (IANS) A team of global researchers has discovered that a lipid — produced in response to
Read morePele’s son allowed to serve jail-term at home
Rio de Janerio, Sep 26 (IANS) The son of Brazilian football legend Pele has been granted a request to serve
Read more11 die in Rio hospital fire
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 14 (IANS) At least 11 people died in a fire at a private hospital in the
Read more9 killed in Brazil hospital fire
Brasilia, Sep 13 (IANS) At least nine people have been killed in a fire at a Brazilian hospital, the media
Read moreCalifornia passes landmark gig economy rights bill
Sacramento, Sep 11 (IANS) California lawmakers have passed a bill that paves the way for gig economy workers to get
Read moreBrazilian tennis player Matos gets life ban for match fixing
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 10 (IANS) Brazilian tennis player Diego Matos has been handed a life ban and fined $125,000
Read moreDeforestation of Amazon grew by 222% in August
Brasilia, Sep 9 (IANS) The Brazilian Amazon lost 1,698 sq.km of its vegetation cover in August, an area 222 per
Read moreFrench First Lady is indeed ugly: Brazil Minister
Brasilia, Sep 6 (IANS) Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes has said that the French First Lady is “indeed ugly”, days
Read moreH&M stops buying Brazilian leather over Amazon fires
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 6 (IANS) Swedish multinational clothing-retail company H&M has stopped purchasing leather from Brazil over concerns that
Read moreRonaldinho named Brazil tourism ambassador despite travel ban
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 6 (IANS) Football great Ronaldinho has been appointed Brazil’s tourism ambassador despite a court ruling that
Read moreSoccer fan survives 40-ft fall in Brazil stadium
Sao Paulo, Sep 4 (IANS) While attempting to climb on the railing of the stadium’s upper deck, a 23-year-old man
Read moreAll eyes on Ronaldo, Felix before Portugal’s Euro qualifier
Oeiras (Portugal), Sep 3 (IANS) The sporting and personal relationship between Portugal ace Cristiano Ronaldo and their emerging star Joao
Read moreIndia finish with 5 gold medals at ISSF World Cup
Rio de Janerio, Sep 3 (IANS) Indian shooters finished their campaign at the ISSF World Cup here with nine medals,
Read moreBrazil’s Bolsonaro to miss Amazon fires summit
Brasilia, Sep 3 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will miss a planned summit on the destructive wildfires ravaging the Amazon
Read moreApurvi, Deepak get gold in 10m air rifle mixed team event
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 2 (IANS) A dominant display from ace India shooters Apurvi Chandela and Deepak Kumar saw them
Read moreYashaswini seals India’s 9th Olympic quota
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 1 (IANS) Yashaswini Singh Deswal secured India’s ninth Olympic quota after beating Ukranian former Olympic and
Read moreSanjeev Rajput secures 8th Olympic quota in shooting
Rio de Janerio, Aug 30 (IANS) Two-time Olympian Sanjeev Rajput won a silver medal in the 50-metre 3-positions rifle event
Read moreBrazil bars Amazon land-clearing fires for 60 days
Brasilia, Aug 30 (IANS) Brazil’s government published a decree that prohibits for 60 days the use of fire to clear
Read moreBrazil bans land clearance blazes for 60 days amid crisis
Brasilia, Aug 29 (IANS) Brazil on Thursday banned setting fires to clear land for 60 days in response to a
Read moreISSF WC: Valarivan bags gold in 10m Air Rifle event
Rio de Janerio, Aug 29 (IANS) Elavenil Valarivan bagged her first ever senior gold medal in the women’s 10m Air
Read moreBrazil Governors push President to accept foreign aid
Brasilia, Aug 28 (IANS) The Governors of the nine Brazilian states worst affected by a record number of fires have
Read moreBrazil rejects G7 aid for Amazon fires
Brasilia, Aug 27 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has rejected a $22 million aid package offered by G7 countries to
Read moreBrazil reiterates sovereignty over Amazon rainforest
Brasilia, Aug 27 (IANS) Brazil has reiterated its sovereignty over the Amazon, in response to a comment made by French
Read moreBolsonaro tries to ease worries about Amazon fires
Brasilia, Aug 25 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said that the Amazon rainforest now “is not burning as people
Read moreAmazon fires: Protests against Bolsonaro in Brazil
Brasilia, Aug 24 (IANS) Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Brazil where they chanted “Burn Bolsonaro
Read moreBrazil President sends army to tackle Amazon fires
Brasilia, Aug 24 (IANS) Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has ordered the armed forces to help fight a record number of
Read moreFires in Amazon rainforest rage at record rate
Brasilia, Aug 22 (IANS) The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is experiencing a record amount of fires this year — more
Read moreFlamengo, Boca win in Copa Libertadores
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 22 (IANS) Footballer Bruno Henrique scored twice to help Flamengo beat Brazilian rivals Internacional 2-0 in
Read moreBrazilian women challenge Bolsonaro with massive protest
Brasilia, Aug 15 (IANS) Tens of thousands of women, many of them indigenous, reinvigorated opposition to right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro
Read moreFlamengo step up Mario Balotelli pursuit
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) Mario Balotelli has agreed to hold talks with Flamengo amid mounting speculation that the
Read moreBalotelli would ‘avenge himself’ in Brazil, says Flamengo boss
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 10 (IANS) Flamengo head coach Jorge Jesus said Mario Balotelli would ‘avenge himself’ in Brazil if
Read moreProsecutors to drop rape charges against Neymar
Sao Paulo, Aug 9 (IANS) Brazilian prosecutors have decided to drop a rape charge against star footballer Neymar. According to
Read more34 held in financial crackdown on Brazil’s crime gang
Sao Paulo, Aug 9 (IANS) At least 34 people were arrested on Friday in a Federal Police operation targeting the
Read moreMessi given three-match international ban
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been given a three-month ban from international football for
Read moreBrazil police probe model in rape charges against Neymar
Sao Paulo, July 31 (IANS) The police in Brazil are investigating whether a model filed a false case of rape
Read moreBRICS urged to back Modi’s call for global meet on terrorism
Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IANS) India has urged BRICS to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a global
Read moreBRICS ministers urge dialogue on Gulf crisis, condemn terrorism
Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IANS) India along with foreign ministers of BRICS member states expressed concern over the heightened
Read moreArmed gang robs over $30m of gold from Brazil airport
Sao Paulo, July 26 (IANS) A group of eight heavily-armed robbers disguised as Brazilian federal police officers made off with
Read moreAfter US success, Pia Sundhage to train Brazil team
Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) Pia Sundhage, whose tenure as coach of the US women’s football team included two
Read moreBRICS leaders to discuss Venezuela crisis
Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) The Foreign Ministers of the BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South
Read moreBrazil women’s football coach sacked after WC loss
Rio de Janeiro, July 23 (IANS) The head coach of the Brazil women’s football team, Vadao, has been sacked following
Read moreNeymar almost fully recovers from ankle injury
Brasilia, July 14 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar said Saturday that he has almost fully recovered from an ankle ligament
Read moreBrazilian President to appoint son as US ambassador
Brasilia, July 12 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed that he was considering appointing his son, federal representative Eduardo
Read moreTite slams Messi for insinuating Copa America rigged
Rio de Janeiro, July 8 (IANS) Brazil’s national men’s soccer team coach Tite has hit back at Argentina forward Lionel
Read moreDani Alves named Copa America’s best player
Rio de Janeiro, July 8 (IANS) Brazil captain Dani Alves has been named the best player of the 2019 Copa
Read moreBrazil beat Peru 3-1 to win 9th Copa America title
Rio de Janeiro, July 8 (IANS) Everton and Gabriel Jesus struck first-half goals before Richarlison converted a late penalty as
Read moreCONMEBOL rejects Messi’s Copa America criticism
Rio de Janeiro, July 8 (IANS) South American football governing body CONMEBOL on Sunday rejected claims from Argentina captain Lionel
Read moreMessi gets red card as Argentina beat Chile
Sao Paulo, July 7 (IANS) Lionel Messi was shown only the second red card of his career as Argentina beat
Read moreTite to remain Brazil coach after Copa America
Rio de Janeiro, July 5 (IANS) Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, known as Tite will remain the Brazil coach on a “permanent
Read moreMust have feet on ground in Copa America final: Everton
Teresopolis (Brazil), July 5 (IANS) Brazil forward Everton has played down his team’s favourite tag to win Sunday’s Copa America
Read moreBrazil’s Willian ruled out of Copa America final
Rio de Janeiro, July 4 (IANS) Brazil winger Willian will miss Sunday’s Copa America final at the Maracana stadium with
Read morePeru stun Chile 3-0 to reach Copa America final
Sao Paulo, July 4 (IANS) Peru stunned defending champions Chile 3-0 in the semifinals of the Copa America to set
Read moreBrazil beat Argentina 2-0 to reach Copa America final
Belo Horizonte (Brazil), July 3 (IANS) Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino scored the goals as Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 to
Read moreArgentina boss Scaloni puts faith in Aguero against Brazil
Belo Horizonte (Brazil), July 2 (IANS) Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will start for Argentina in their Copa America semifinal
Read moreArgentina can expect tough fight from Brazil: Gabriel
Belo Horizonte (Brazil) July 1 (IANS) Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus has said that Argentina, his team’s opponent in the Copa
Read moreArgentina can trouble Brazil in Copa America semis: Scaloni
Rio de Janeiro, June 29 (IANS) Argentina are capable of troubling Brazil when the teams meet in the Copa America
Read moreSanchez sends Chile into Copa America last four
Sao Paulo (Brazil), June 29 (IANS) Alexis Sanchez netted the decisive spot-kick as defending champions Chile reached the Copa America
Read moreCricket World of Uncertainties (Column: Close-in)
The cricket World Cup 2019, which was heading towards, what looked like a four-country affair, has turned into a battle
Read moreArgentina beat Venezuela, advance to Copa America semis
Rio de Janeiro, June 29 (IANS) Argentina defeated Venezuela 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals of the 2019 Copa America,
Read moreUruguay to face Peru in Copa America quarters
Salvador (Brazil), June 28 (IANS) Seeking to extend its run as one of the favourites to win the title, Uruguay
Read moreColombia faces big Copa America obstacle in Chile
Sao Paulo, June 27 (IANS) Colombia and Chile will face-off later this week here with a spot in the Copa
Read moreBrazil’s SC rejects appeal for jailed ex-President’s release
Brasilia, June 26 (IANS) Brazil’s Supreme Court has rejected two habeas corpus requests by the country’s ex-President – who has
Read moreVenezuela down Bolivia 3-1, move to Copa America quarters
Belo Horizonte (Brazil) June 23 (IANS) Venezuelan striker Darwin Machis got his team into the Copa America quarterfinals as he
Read moreArgentina draws 1-1 with Paraguay at Copa America
Sao Paulo, June 20 (IANS) Argentina has played a 1-1 against Paraguay and face an early elimination from Copa America
Read moreZapata gives Colombia 1-0 win over Qatar in Copa America
Sao Paulo (Brazil) June 20 (IANS) A late goal by Duvan Zapata after a cross from James Rodriguez gave Colombia
Read moreBrazil draw with Venezuela in Copa America tie
Salvador (Brazil), June 19 (IANS) Hosts Brazil played a goalless draw with Venezuela in a Copa America clash here. Roberto
Read morePeru rally to beat Bolivia in Copa America
Rio de Janeiro, June 19 (IANS) Peru came from behind to clinch a 3-1 win over Bolivia and keep alive
Read moreColombia, Qatar eye moving closer to Copa America QF
Sao Paulo, June 18 (IANS) Colombia and Qatar national teams are set to square off here on Wednesday with an
Read moreArgentina, Paraguay to meet in Copa America battle
Belo Horizonte (Brazil), June 18 (IANS) Argentina and Paraguay, who got off to rough starts at the 2019 Copa America,
Read moreChile begin Copa title defence by trouncing Japan 4-0
Sao Paulo (Brazil) June 18 (IANS) Chile beat Japan 4-0 in their Group C opening match for the Copa America
Read moreMessi hits the gym after loss to Colombia in Copa opener
Salvador (Brazil), June 17 (IANS) Argentine superstar Lionel Messi worked out at the gym alongside the rest of the players
Read moreCopa America: Qatar notch unexpected draw against Paraguay
Rio de Janeiro, June 17 (IANS) The Qatari national soccer team, headed by Spain’s Felix Sanchez, secured an unexpected 2-2
Read moreMessi regrets Argentina’s 0-2 loss to Colombia
Salvador (Brazil), June 16 (IANS) Lionel Messi has regretted Argentina’s loss in their Copa America opener against Colombia and said
Read moreCopa America: Colombia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-0
Salvador (Brazil), June 16 (IANS) Even the presence of star footballer Lionel Messi couldn’t stop Argentina from going down 2-0
Read moreBrazil thrashes Bolivia 3-0 in Copa America
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), June 15 (IANS) Two goals from Phillipe Coutinho and another from Everton Soares proved enough for
Read moreCoutinho stars as Brazil win Copa America opener
Sao Paulo (Brazil), June 15 (IANS) Philippe Coutinho scored two second-half goals as Brazil kicked off their Copa America with
Read moreAustralia, Qatar to play in 2020 Copa America
Sao Paulo (Brazil), June 14 (IANS) Australia and Qatar have been invited to take part in the 2020 Copa America,
Read moreFilipe Luis to decide future after Copa America
Sao Paulo, June 12 (IANS) Brazil’s Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis has said that he will decide his future after
Read moreNeymar testifies in rape allegation case
Rio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) Soccer star Neymar Jr. has testified in an investigation before the Brazilian police into
Read moreNeymar to miss Copa America with ankle injury
Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Brazilian forward Neymar will miss this summer’s Copa America after suffering an ankle injury
Read moreNeymar injured in pre-Copa America friendly
Brasilia, June 6 (IANS) Brazil’s preparations for the Copa America suffered a blow after star forward Neymar was injured during
Read moreTite vows not to judge Neymar amid rape allegations
Rio de Janeiro, June 4 (IANS) Brazil coach Tite has said he will not judge Neymar amid allegations the Paris
Read moreBrazilian police to probe Neymar’s video release
Rio de Janeiro, June 3 (IANS) Police in Rio de Janeiro plan to investigate Brazilian soccer star Neymar for publishing
Read moreI’m victim of ‘trap’: Neymar denies rape allegation
Sao Paulo, June 2 (IANS) Brazilian forward Neymar Jr. denied accusations early on Sunday that he raped a woman in
Read moreNeymar accused of raping woman in Paris hotel
Rio de Janeiro, June 2 (IANS) Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar bas been accused of raping a woman at
Read moreAbel Braga resigns as Flamengo head coach
Rio de Janeiro, May 30 (IANS) Abel Braga has resigned as the head coach of five-time Brazilian Serie A champions
Read moreBrazil suffer Neymar injury scare ahead of Copa America
Rio de Janeiro, May 29 (IANS) Neymar sent a scare through Brazil’s national team camp when he left a training
Read moreNeymar gives Brazil’s Copa America injury scare
Rio de Janeiro, May 29 (IANS) Neymar sent a scare through Brazil’s national team camp when he left a training
Read moreFIFA upholds life ban on Brazil’s Del Nero
Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (IANS) FIFA’s appeal committee has upheld a life ban on former Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)
Read moreAlves replaces Neymar as Brazil captain for Copa America
Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (IANS) Veteran full-back Dani Alves will captain Brazil during the Copa America, replacing his Paris
Read moreBrazil prison riots toll increases to 57
Brasilia, May 28 (IANS) The death toll from prison riots in Brazil has increased to 57, as authorities found the
Read more15 killed in fighting at Brazil prison
Brasilia, May 27 (IANS) At least 15 people have been killed in fighting between inmates at a prison in northern
Read moreEx-Real Madrid forward Julio Baptista retires
Rio De Janeiro, May 24 (IANS) Former Real Madrid and Brazil international forward Julio Baptista has announced his retirement from
Read moreMan United join battle for Brazilian striker Pedro
Rio De Janeiro, May 22 (IANS) Manchester United have joined the race to sign highly rated Fluminense striker Pedro, according
Read moreHeart disease risks in overweight, obese kids similar
Rio de Janeiro, May 21 (IANS) Overweight and obese adolescents have similar increased risks of developing heart disorders, say researchers.
Read more11 killed in bar shooting in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, May 20 (IANS) At least 11 people have been killed in a shooting at a bar in
Read moreCourt upholds Ronaldinho travel ban
Rio de Janeiro, May 15 (IANS) A Brazilian court has rejected an appeal by Ronaldinho and his brother Roberto Assis
Read moreBrazilian President cancels US visit after protests
Brasilia, May 4 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has abruptly cancelled a US trip to receive a prestigious award following
Read moreBrazilian coach Micale reveals India talks
Rio de Janeiro, April 28 (IANS) Brazilian coach Rogerio Micale has said that he is in talks with Indian officials
Read moreBolsonaro ends daylight savings time in Brazil
Brasilia, April 26 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has signed a decree to abolish daylight savings time (DST) in the
Read moreSkipping breakfast may increase death risk
Brasilia, April 18 (IANS) Do you skip your morning meal and eat dinner late at night? If so, it may
Read morePele ‘thirsty’ for life after hospital release
Rio de Janeiro, April 17 (IANS) Brazil football great Pele has said he is ready to pursue “new goals” after
Read moreFormer Brazil football chief receives life ban
Rio de Janeiro, April 16 (IANS) Former Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) President Jose Maria Marin has been given a life
Read moreMuscle power likely to help you live longer: Study
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), April 13 (IANS) Want to increase your longevity? If yes, then speed up your weight-lifting routine
Read moreBrazil’s ex-President Temer released from jail
Rio De Janeiro, March 26 (IANS) Brazil’s former President Michel Temer and seven of his close aides were ordered to
Read moreBrazilian teenager Reinier on Real Madrid radar
Rio de Janeiro, March 23 (IANS) Spanish giants Real Madrid are preparing an offer to sign highly rated Flamengo teenager
Read moreIndian music, Bollywood set to wow Brazil
Sao Paolo, March 22 (IANS) The Brazilian music festival Rock in Rio this year will put the spotlight on Asia
Read moreBrazil ex-President arrested on corruption charges
Rio De Janeiro, March 22 (IANS) Brazil’s former President Michel Temer was arrested on corruption charges, the media reported on
Read moreCoach Sampaoli returns salary to support players
Santos, March 22 (IANS) Santos head coach Jorge Sampaoli said that he gave back his latest pay cheque in a
Read moreAishwarya set for Round 2 of FIM Bajas World Cup
Proenca-a-Nova (Portugal), March 21 (IANS) Indias Aishwarya Pissay will resume her campaign in the FIM Bajas World Cup, here on
Read moreStatins effective against cancer-linked weight loss
Brasilia, March 21 (IANS) Besides known to treat high cholesterol, statins can also be used to take care of rapid
Read moreBrazil gunmen shoot at convoy carrying nuclear fuel
Rio de Janeiro, March 20 (IANS) Gunmen attacked a convoy of trucks carrying uranium fuel to a nuclear power plant
Read moreGabriel Jesus says career ‘stopped’ after World Cup
Rio De Janeiro, March 20 (IANS) Brazil and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has admitted that his career “stopped” following
Read moreRonaldo returns to Portugal squad since June
Oeiras (Portugal), March 20 (IANS) Juventus star and Portuguese national football hero Cristiano Ronaldo returned home to wear the western
Read moreStrength training may reduce fatty liver disease
Brasilia, March 17 (IANS) Besides being beneficial for heart, strength training can also reduce accumulation of fat in liver and
Read more8 killed in Brazil school shooting
Brasília, March 13 (IANS) Two teenagers opened fire on Wednesday at a school in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, killing at
Read moreBrazil’s World Cup winner Coutinho dies
Rio de Janiero, March 12 (IANS) Brazil’s 1962 World Cup winning striker Coutinho passed away on Monday night. He was
Read moreBolsonaro criticised over obscene video on Twitter
Brasilia, March 7 (IANS) Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has provoked controversy by posting an obscene video of two revellers at
Read moreReal’s Vinicius can be among world’s best, says Casemiro
Rio de Janeiro, March 5 (IANS) Real Madrid teenager Vinicius Junior could become one of the best players in the
Read moreBrazil ‘not obliged’ to win Copa America, says Neymar
Rio de Janeiro, March 4 (IANS) Brazil captain Neymar has rejected claims that the five-time World Cup champions are obliged
Read moreJailed ex-Brazil President Lula to attend grandson’s funeral
Brasilia, March 2 (IANS) Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been granted leave from prison to attend
Read morePalestino, Atletico Mineiro qualify for Libertadores group stage
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 28 (IANS) Chile’s Palestino and Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro advanced to the Copa Libertadores group stage by
Read moreBrazilian officials close football facility in which 10 died in blaze
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 28 (IANS) The Rio de Janeiro city government ordered the closing of the dormitory at the
Read moreShanghai SIPG’s Oscar ‘dreaming’ of Brazil recall
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 25 (IANS) Shanghai SIPG midfielder Oscar said he retains hopes of returning to Brazil’s national team
Read moreCuevas, Auger-Aliassime, Bedene & Djere advance to Rio Open semis
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 23 (IANS) Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay (ranked 63), Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime (104), Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia
Read moreRamos, Cuevas, Ruud, Djere advance to quarters in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 22 (IANS) Uruguayan tennis player Pablo Cuevas, Spaniard Albert Ramos, Serbia’s Laslo Djere and Norwegian Casper
Read moreMunar, Dellien, Bedene, Auger-Aliassime advance to quarters of Rio Open
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 21 (IANS) Spain’s Jaume Munar, Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien, Slovenia’s Aljaz Bedene and Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime have
Read moreFavourites eliminated in first round of Rio Open
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 20 (IANS) Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the second round of the Rio de
Read moreRain washes out first day of Rio Open
Rio De Janeiro, Feb 19 (IANS) The first day of play at the Rio Open was suspended without a completed
Read moreViolence mars Brazil’s Guanabara Cup final
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 18 (IANS) A late goal from midfielder Danilo Barcelos gave Vasco de Gama a 1-0 victory
Read moreSao Paulo out of Copa Libertadores after goalless draw at home to Talleres
Sao Paulo, Feb 14 (IANS) Talleres delivered the first major upset of this year’s Copa Libertadores by eliminating Sao Paulo
Read moreLow-calorie diet may improve cell performance
Sao Paulo, Feb 13 (IANS) Consuming low-calorie food may have a protective effect against some diseases as the number of
Read moreCopa Libertadores: Oliveira brace knock out Danubio 3-2
Sao Paulo, Feb 13 (IANS) Striker Ricardo Oliveira scored a brace against Uruguay’s Danubio in a 3-2 victory for Atlético
Read moreTwo injured as fire hits another Brazilian club
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 12 (IANS) Two teenaged footballers were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a blaze
Read moreFlamengo great Zico questions club after deadly fire
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 11 (IANS) Flamengo legend Zico criticised the Brazilian club’s administration for its management of the unlicensed
Read moreFlamengo CEO cites power surges as likely cause of fire
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 10 (IANS) A fire at Flamengo’s training centre that killed 10 young footballers had nothing to
Read more10 killed in Brazil football club fire
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 8 (IANS) At least 10 people died after a fire broke out at the youth training
Read more10 killed in Brazil football club fire
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 8 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed after a fire ripped through a sporting facility
Read more‘Amavas’: Scrappy and tedious fare (IANS Review, Rating: *)
Film: “Amavas”; Director: Bushan Patel; Cast: Sachiin Joshi, Nargis Fakhri, Vivan Bhatena, Mona Singh, Ali Asgar, Navneet Kaur Dhillon; Rating:
Read more10 killed in fire at Brazil’s football facility
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 8 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed after a fire ripped through a sporting facility
Read moreUruguay defender Mendez joining Corinthians
Sao Paulo, Feb 7 (IANS) Corinthians have finalised a deal to sign Uruguay international centre-back Bruno Mendez from Montevideo Wanderers.
Read moreEx-Brazilian President gets additional 13 year sentence
Brasilia, Feb 7 (IANS) Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sentenced to nearly 13 additional years in
Read moreDeath toll from mining dam collapse in Brazil rises to 142
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 6 (IANS) The number of deaths due to the collapse of an iron mine dam on
Read moreZwetsch ends 9-year spell as Brazil Davis Cup captain
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 4 (IANS) Brazil’s long-standing Davis Cup tennis captain Joao Zwetsch has stepped down following his team’s
Read moreBelgium beat Brazil to reach last stage of Davis Cup
Uberlandia (Brazil), Feb 3 (IANS) A depleted Belgium advanced to the Davis Cup’s final stage by defeating hosts Brazil 3-1
Read moreFluminense secure ex-Brazil midfielder Ganso
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 1 (IANS) Fluminense FC announced that it has secured former Brazil international midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso
Read moreBrazil mining disaster toll reaches 110
Brasilia, Feb 1 (IANS) The death toll from the collapse of a mine tailings dam in Brazil’s Minas Gerais has
Read moreDeath toll in Brazil mining disaster reaches 84
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 30 (IANS) Nineteen more bodies have been found amid the sludge of mine waste, mud and
Read moreRayo beat Alaves to climb out of La Liga drop zone
Vitoria (Spain), Jan 29 (IANS) Raul de Tomas’s goal early in the second half gave visiting Rayo Vallecano a 1-0
Read moreBrazil dam toll hits 65
Brasilia, Jan 29 (IANS) The death toll in the mining dam collapse in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state has reached 65,
Read moreBrazil doctor to assess Neymar injury
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 28 (IANS) Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar travelled to Paris to assess Neymar’s latest foot
Read moreBrazil dam collapse: Death toll rises to 58, over 300 missing
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 28 (IANS) The death toll from Brazil’s collapsed tailings dam climbed to 58, with 305 people
Read moreCONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers to begin in March 2020
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 25 (IANS) The South American zone qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will begin in
Read moreCopa America: Uruguay, Chile, Japan, Ecuador in Group C
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 25 (IANS) Uruguay, Chile, Japan and Ecuador were paired in Group C of the three groups
Read moreEmbraer to sell commercial division to Boeing for $4.2 bn
Brasilia, Jan 25 (IANS) Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has signed a contract to sell majority of its commercial division to
Read moreGay Brazilian lawmaker quits, flees country amid death threats
Sao Paulo, Jan 25 (IANS) Brazil’s first openly gay congressman, Jean Wyllys, revealed in an interview published on Thursday that
Read moreCopa America draw set for this week in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 24 (IANS) The draw for the 2019 Copa America will take place here later this week
Read moreUnesco names Rio as World Capital of Architecture
Brasilia, Jan 19 (IANS) The UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has named the Brazilian city of Rio de
Read moreTite to remain Brazil boss until at least 2022
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 11 (IANS) Brazil coach Tite will keep his job until at least the 2022 World Cup,
Read moreEx-Uruguay striker Abreu ready to play for 28th club
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 10 (IANS) Former Uruguay international striker Sebastian “El Loco” Abreu insisted he still has something to
Read moreBayern Munich’s Rafinha close to Flamengo move
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 10 (IANS) Bayern Munich’s Brazilian right-back Rafinha has revealed he is in advanced talks over a
Read moreExercise hormone can delay Alzheimer’s: Study
Brasilia, Jan 8 (IANS) Physical exercise can help counter the loss of memory caused by Alzheimer’s as well as delay
Read moreEx-Brazil forward Sobis returns to Internacional
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 6 (IANS) Former Brazil international forward Rafael Sobis has returned to his original Internacional club for
Read moreAlaves rallies to sink Valencia
Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain), Jan 6 (IANS) Deportivo Alavés came from behind to beat visiting Valencia 2-1 in a La Liga tie
Read moreLawyer explains Ronaldinho’s Globe Soccer awards absence
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 4 (IANS) The absence of Brazil great Ronaldinho from the annual Globe Soccer awards in Dubai
Read moreCorinthians coach Carille hails Ronaldo effect
Sao Paulo, Jan 4 (IANS) Fabio Carille revealed that a conversation with Brazil legend Ronaldo helped convince him to return
Read moreGremio close to loan deal for Udinese striker Vizeu
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 3 (IANS) Gremio are close to securing Udinese striker Felipe Vizeu on a 12-month loan agreement,
Read moreSao Paulo target Chinese club Shanghai Shenxin winger Biro
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 2 (IANS) Sao Paulo are in talks to sign Shanghai Shenxin winger Biro Biro, according reports.
Read moreJair Bolsonaro sworn in as Brazil’s new President
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 2 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has been sworn in as Brazil’s new President and he
Read moreAfrican runners dominate Latin America’s biggest race
Sao Paulo, Jan 1 (IANS) Ethiopia’s Belay Bezahb and Kenyan runner Sandrafelis Tuei won the men’s and women’s divisions in
Read moreBrazil’s new President Jair Bolsonaro to take office
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 1 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro will be sworn in as Brazil’s new President on Tuesday,
Read moreCoach Scolari on Dalian Yifang radar
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 31 (IANS) Luiz Felipe Scolari could return to China as coach of Dalian Yifang, according reports.
Read moreFlamengo sign Brazil defender Rodrigo Caio
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 30 (IANS) Brazil international centre-back Rodrigo Caio has joined Flamengo on a five-year contract after parting
Read moreIsraeli PM meets Bolsonaro in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 29 (IANS) Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu here on Friday agreed
Read moreGremio keeper Grohe leaves for Saudi club Al-Ittihad
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 28 (IANS) Goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe, winner of seven titles with Brazilian club Gremio, has accepted a
Read moreEx-Brazil defender Rever rejoins Atletico Mineiro
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 28 (IANS) Former Brazil international centre-back Rever has returned to his former club Atletico Mineiro after
Read moreNeymar urges Brazil to find ‘new identity’
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 28 (IANS) Five-time world champions Brazil will begin a new cycle in 2019 as they seek
Read moreArthur ‘praying’ for Neymar’s Barcelona return
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 26 (IANS) Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has expressed the hope that Brazil teammate Neymar will return
Read moreBrazil to seek Israeli help in desalination project: Bolsonaro
Rio De Janeiro, Dec 26 (IANS) Brazil’s president-elect Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday said he wants an agreement with Israel to
Read moreArgentine striker Boselli on Corinthians’ radar
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 24 (IANS) Brazilian football giants Corinthians have made a bid to sign Leon and Argentina international
Read moreFernandinho passed on Brazil team spot after family was insulted: Tite
Sao Paulo, Dec 24 (IANS) Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho refused to rejoin the Brazilian national football team because of the
Read moreMedina turning attention to Tokyo Olympics
Sao Paulo, Dec 23 (IANS) Gabriel Medina said he will turn his focus to qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Read moreDon’t compare me with Neymar: Rodrygo
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 23 (IANS) Brazilian teenage sensation Rodrygo has described comparisons between him and Neymar as “stupid”, insisting
Read moreFormer Brazil midfielder Bastos mulling options for 2019
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 22 (IANS) Former Brazil international midfielder Michel Bastos has said he is considering offers from several
Read moreBotafogo sign former Brazil goalkeeper Cavalieri
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 21 (IANS) Botafogo have announced the signing of former Brazil international goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri for the
Read moreReal Madrid has no comparison, says Rodrygo
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 20 (IANS) Real Madrid-bound teenager Rodrygo has revealed he is already seeking advice from fellow Brazilians
Read moreBrazilan chief justice reverses ruling that favoured Lula
Brasilia, Dec 20 (IANS) The chief justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court has revoked a ruling made hours earlier by one
Read moreCoaching Santos biggest challenge of my career: Sampaoli
Sao Paulo, Dec 19 (IANS) Jorge Sampaoli said during his first press conference as coach of Santos that it is
Read moreDerby between Alaves and Athletic ends in draw
Vitoria (Spain), Dec 18 (IANS) Deportivo Alaves and visiting Athletic Club met in a Basque regional derby that provided plenty
Read moreBrazilian psychic accused of sexual abuse, surrenders
Brasilia, Dec 17 (IANS) A self-proclaimed Brazilian medium and psychic healer, who has been accused of sexual abuse by over
Read moreFormer Uruguay striker Abreu signs with Rio Branco
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 14 (IANS) Former Uruguay international striker Sebastian Abreu has joined Brazilian non-league club Rio Branco as
Read moreRonaldo reveals Valladolid interest in Vinicius Jr
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 14 (IANS) Real Valladolid owner Ronaldo revealed that he is interested in securing a loan deal
Read moreJorge Sampaoli signs as new coach of Brazil’s Santos
Sao Paulo, Dec 14 (IANS) Jorge Sampaoli, former coach of the Argentine national team, will be taking the helm at
Read moreParanaense win Copa Sudamericana after beating Junior on penalties
Curitiba (Brazil), Dec 13 (IANS) Brazil’s Atletico Paranaense won their first Copa Sudamericana title after beating Colombia’s Junior 4-3 in
Read moreFamous Brazilian spiritual healer accused of sexual abuse
Brasilia, Dec 13 (IANS) More than 200 women have accused Brazils most famous medium and spiritual healer of sexual abuse.
Read more5 dead in church mass shooting in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Dec 12 (IANS) A gunman shot and killed four people at a church in Brazil on Tuesday before
Read moreBorussia Dortmund lead race to sign Pedrinho
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 9 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund have emerged as the front-runners to sign highly rated Brazilian midfielder Pedrinho.
Read more12 dead in bank robbery attempt in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 8 (IANS) At least 12 people have died following a shootout between a group of alleged
Read moreAC Milan monitoring Brazilian duo
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 7 (IANS) AC Milan are monitoring Brazilian pair Everton Soares and Rodrigo Dourado as they seek
Read moreMaradona better than Messi, says Pele
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 6 (IANS) Argentine legend Diego Maradona was a better footballer than the country’s modern-day idol Lionel
Read moreBaby born from transplanted uterus from dead donor big breakthrough: Doctors
Brasilia/New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The world’s first baby born using a womb transplanted from a dead woman is a
Read more1st baby born from dead donor’s uterus: Lancet
Brasilia, Dec 5 (IANS) In a medical milestone, the world’s first baby has been born using a womb transplanted from
Read moreCorinthians sack coach Jair Ventura
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 4 (IANS) Corinthians have sacked coach Jair Ventura after the club’s disappointing end to the year.
Read moreChapecoense, Vasco secure Brazil Serie A survival
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 3 (IANS) A second-half goal from Leandro Pereira handed Chapecoense a 1-0 home victory over Sao
Read moreBolsonaro attends Palmeiras football match to celebrate Liga title
Sao Paulo, Dec 3 (IANS) Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro watched the football match between Palmeiras and Vitoria in the Brazilian
Read moreSevilla loses La Liga lead spot in 1-1 draw against Alaves
Vitoria (Spain), Dec 3 (IANS) Alaves and Sevilla battled to a 1-1 tie in the Mendizorroza stadium here, a draw
Read moreBolsonaro calls for prudence in trade agreements with big powers
Sao Paulo, Dec 1 (IANS) Brazil’s President-elect Jair Bolsonaro on Friday called for prudent consideration before his country signs any
Read moreFluminense sack coach Oliveira
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 30 (IANS) Fluminense have sacked manager Marcelo Oliveira, less than 24 hours after the club’s elimination
Read moreRio de Janeiro Governor arrested on graft charges
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 29 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro’s Governor Luiz Fernando Pezao was arrested on Thursday for his alleged
Read moreParanaense beat Fluminense to reach Copa Sudamericana finals
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 29 (IANS) Atletico Paranaense will face their first Copa Sudamericana final against Colombian rivals Junior Barranquilla
Read moreScolari leads Palmeiras to 10th Brazilian Serie A title
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 27 (IANS) Luiz Felipe Scolari led Palmeiras to clinch their 10th Brazilian Serie A title with
Read morePalmeiras clinch Brazilian league football meet
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 26 (IANS) Palmeiras proclaimed itself the champion of the Brazilian football league, beating Vasco da Gama
Read moreCuca says he may have to leave Brazil’s Santos due to health problems
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 23 (IANS) Manager Alexi “Cuca” Stival has said that he might have to leave Brazilian league
Read moreInjury in friendly versus Cameroon was minor: Neymar
Sao Paulo, Nov 22 (IANS) Brazilian superstar forward Neymar Jr. has said on social media that the groin injury he
Read moreMan United move would be ‘unique opportunity’: Everton
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 19 (IANS) Gremio and Brazil international forward Everton said that he would be open to a
Read moreBotafogo extend winning run as Internacional’s title hopes fade
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 19 (IANS) Botafogo dealt a blow to Internacional’s Brazilian Serie A title hopes with a 1-0
Read morePalmeiras looking to strengthen grip on first place in Brazilian league
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 17 (IANS) Palmeiras will be looking to tighten their stranglehold on the first place in the
Read moreInternacional keep alive Brazil Serie A title hopes
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 16 (IANS) Former Brazil international striker Leandro Damiao scored one goal and set up another as
Read morePalmeiras move closer to Brazilian Serie A title
Sao Paulo, Nov 15 (IANS) Former Brazil international midfielder Felipe Melo struck a superb second-half goal as Palmeiras extended their
Read moreHamilton wins Brazil Grand Prix
Sao Paulo, Nov 12 (IANS) Britain’s five-time world Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has won the Brazilian Grand Prix, the
Read moreAlaves rallies to 2-1 win vs Huesca
Vitoria (Spain), Nov 11 (IANS) Alaves beat Huesca 2-1 in La Liga on Sunday, rallying back from a 0-1 deficit
Read moreMan shot dead in Brazil football violence
Brasilia, Nov 11 (IANS) A man was shot dead during clashes between rival football fans in Rio de Janeiro, police
Read moreAt least 10 dead, 11 injured in Rio mudslide
Sao Paulo, Nov 11 (IANS) At least 10 people died and 11 others were injured on Saturday in a mudslide
Read moreBottas posts fastest time in Brazilian GP’s second practice
Sao Paulo, Nov 10 (IANS) Finnish Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas was slightly quicker than British teammate Lewis Hamilton in Friday’s
Read more11 killed in police-robber shooting in Brazil
Rio De Janeiro, Nov 10 (IANS) At least 11 people were killed in a shootout with police after a bank
Read moreLewis Hamilton confident of Brazilian GP security
Sao Paulo, Nov 9 (IANS) Lewis Hamilton has backed Brazilian authorities to guarantee security during this weekend’s Brazilian Formula One
Read moreSainz acknowledges Mercedes-Ferrari domination of F1
Sao Paulo (Brazil), Nov 8 (IANS) Winning the Formula 1 driver’s championship “is a distant dream” for anyone who doesn’t
Read moreParanaense inch closer to Copa Sudamericana final
Curitiba (Brazil), Nov 8 (IANS) Atletico Paranaense beat fellow Brazilians Fluminense 2-0 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana
Read moreBrazil’s Bolsonaro announces 1st woman cabinet member
Brasilia, Nov 8 (IANS) Brazil’s President-elect Jair Bolsonaro has announced that Congresswoman Tereza Cristina Dias will be his new Agriculture
Read moreBrazilian GP is an ‘Achilles heel’: Lewis Hamilton
Sao Paulo, Nov 8 (IANS) Newly crowned Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has described the Brazilian Grand Prix as
Read moreInternacional keep alive Brazil Serie A title hopes
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 5 (IANS) Internacional struck twice in the last 10 minutes to secure a 2-1 home win
Read moreJudge orders seizure of Ronaldinho’s passport
Rio De Janeiro, Nov 3 (IANS) A Brazilian court has ordered authorities to seize the passports of former Barcelona star
Read moreAtletico Paranaense enter Copa Sudamericana semis
Curitiba (Brazil), Nov 1 (IANS) Atletico Paranaense advanced to the Copa Sudamericana semi-finals after defeating Bahia 4-1 via a penalty
Read moreBoca Juniors to meet River Plate in Copa Libertadores final
Sao Paulo, Nov 1 (IANS) Boca Juniors drew 2-2 with Palmeiras in the second leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final
Read moreRiver Plate beat Gremio 2-1 to reach Copa Libertadores final
Sao Paulo, Oct 31 (IANS) Argentina’s River Plate defeated Brazil’s Gremio 2-1 in Porto Alegre to advance to the Copa
Read moreBrazilian President-elect aims at ‘super ministry’ amid protests
Brasilia, Oct 31 (IANS) Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro plans to create a “super ministry” of economy when he takes office
Read moreBrazilians protest against Bolsonaro, demand he respects democracy
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 31 (IANS) Hundreds of Brazilians, mostly students, on Tuesday demonstrated protest in some cities of the
Read moreAlaves down Villarreal in Spanish La Liga football action
Vitoria (Spain), Oct 29 (IANS) Jonathan Calleri and Borja Baston scored the two goals whereby Deportivo Alaves downed Villarreal 2-1
Read moreFar-right candidate Bolsonaro wins Brazil presidential election
Brasilia, Oct 29 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has been declared the winner of Brazil’s presidential election which was deemed
Read moreBolsonaro wins Brazilian presidential run-off
Brasilia, Oct 29 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has won the Brazilian presidential run-off with 55.42 per cent of the
Read moreMoreno earn Flamengo draw with Palmeiras
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 28 (IANS) Colombian striker Marlos Moreno struck his first goal in more than two years as
Read moreBrazil’s right-wing candidate poised to win presidential election
Brasilia, Oct 28 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro who won the first round of Brazil’s presidential election held earlier this
Read moreWorld Cup winner Branco accepts Brazil youth team role
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 25 (IANS) Brazil’s 1994 World Cup-winning left-back Claudio Leal, better known as Branco, has been appointed
Read moreAC Milan-bound Paqueta helps fuel Flamengo’s title hopes
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 22 (IANS) AC Milan-bound midfielder Lucas Paqueta scored his 10th goal of the Brazilian Serie A
Read morePalmeiras aim to keep unbeaten streak alive versus Ceara
Sao Paulo, Oct 19 (IANS) Palmeiras will try to extend their 14-match unbeaten streak in the Brazilian football league when
Read moreCruzeiro retain Copa title, seal spot in next year’s Libertadores
Sao Paulo (Brazil), Oct 18 (IANS) Cruzeiro defeated Corinthians 2-1 in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil final
Read moreCruzeiro beat Corinthians 1-0 in first leg of Copa do Brasil final
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 11 (IANS) Cruzeiro won 1-0 at home against Corinthians in the first leg of the final
Read moreCruzeiro gain edge in Copa do Brasil final
Belo Horizonte (Brazil), Oct 11 (IANS) A first-half goal from former Brazil international midfielder Thiago Neves handed defending champions Cruzeiro
Read moreBrazil, Uruguay to meet in friendly
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 10 (IANS) Brazil and Uruguay will meet in an international friendly next month, the Brazilian Football
Read moreBrazil’s far-right candidate wins first round of presidential election
Brasilia, Oct 8 (IANS) Far-right Congressman Jair Bolsonaro pulled off a thumping win in the first round of Brazil’s presidential
Read moreBrazilian far-right candidate wins first round of presidential election
Brasilia, Oct 8 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has won the first round of Brazil’s presidential election following one of
Read moreFluminense to face Nacional in Copa Sudamericana quarters
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 5 (IANS) Brazil’s Fluminense beat Deportivo Cuenca 2-0 and qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2018
Read moreBoca Juniors to meet Palmeiras in Copa Libertadores semis
Sao Paulo (Brazil), Oct 5 (IANS) Argentina’s Boca Juniors qualified for the semi-finals of the 2018 Copa Libertadores football meet,
Read moreBrazil’s Paranaense eliminates Caracas, moves to quarters
Sao Paulo (Brazil) Oct 4 (IANS) Brazil’s Atletico Paranaense beat Venezuelan Caracas 2-1 in Curitiba to qualify for the quarterfinals
Read moreGremio beat Atletico Tucuman 4-0, move to Copa Libertadores semis
Sao Paulo (Brazil), Oct 3 (IANS) Brazil’s Gremio, champions of the 2017 Copa Libertadores, thrashed Argentine Atletico Tucuman 4-0 and
Read moreDaily exercise helps remove toxic proteins from muscles
Sao Paulo, Sep 30 (IANS) Regular exercise helps in removing toxic proteins in muscle cells that can lead to atrophy
Read moreFlamengo fires head coach after Copa do Brasil elimination
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 29 (IANS) Brazilian-league club Flamengo said it has fired head coach Mauricio Barbieri in the wake
Read moreBrazil football club Flamengo name Dorival Junior as coach
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 29 (IANS) Football club Flamengo have named Dorival Junior as their new head coach, just hours
Read moreAlaves held 1-1 by Getafe
Vitoria (Spain), Sep 28 (IANS) Deportivo Alaves and visiting Getafe ended 1-1 in a hard-fought La Liga match that saw
Read moreScientists identify 4 extremely young asteroid families
Sao Paulo, Sep 25 (IANS) Brazilian scientists have identified four new families of extremely young asteroids, taking the total number
Read moreMalcom, Walace called up for Brazil friendlies; Douglas Costa left out
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 22 (IANS) FC Barcelona forward Malcom and Hannover 96 midfielder Walace have been called up for
Read moreBrazil midfielder Lima resisting offers from China, Europe
Sao Paulo, Sep 15 (IANS) Brazil international midfielder Lucas Lima has reiterated his desire to remain at Palmeiras despite interest
Read moreFlamengo seeking new Paqueta deal
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 14 (IANS) Brazilian football club Flamengo are seeking to extend the contract of highly rated midfielder
Read moreCruzeiro upsets Palmeiras in first leg of Copa do Brasil semi-finals
Sao Paulo, Sep 13 (IANS) Cruzeiro defeated Palmeiras 1-0 in the first leg of their semi-final clash in the Copa
Read more6 Rio museums ordered to improve fire systems within 30 days
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 12 (IANS) A judge in Brazil has ordered six major museums here to improve their security
Read moreMaracana stadium shut for pitch repairs
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 11 (IANS) Brazil’s iconic Maracana Stadium will be shut for almost a month to allow for
Read moreOliveira, Elias fire Atletico Mineiro to victory
Belo Horizonte (Brazil), Sep 11 (IANS) Former Brazil internationals Ricardo Oliveira and Elias struck second-half goals as Atletico Mineiro came
Read more55 inmates remain at large following Brazilian prison break
Brasilia, Sep 11 (IANS) Fifty of the 105 inmates who escaped from a maximum-security prison in Brazil’s Paraiba state have
Read more100 inmates escape from maximum-security prison in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Sep 11 (IANS) At least 100 inmates escaped on Monday from a maximum-security prison in Brazil’s Paraiba state,
Read moreWill recover soon, says stabbed Brazilian presidential candidate
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 10 (IANS) Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro, who was stabbed last week at a political rally,
Read moreBrazilian parrot extinct in wild
Brasilia, Sep 9 (IANS) A new study has found the Brazilian Spix’s macaw parrot has become extinct in the wild.
Read moreNeymar named Brazil’s full-time captain
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 7 (IANS) Brazilian national football team head coach Tite has named Paris Saint-Germain star forward Neymar
Read moreBrazil to meet Argentina, Saudi Arabia in friendlies
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 7 (IANS) Brazil will play international friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Argentina in October, the Brazilian
Read moreYour brain cells may be making you brave
Sao Paulo, Sep 7 (IANS) Ever wondered why some people comfortably walk between skyscrapers on a high-wire while others freeze
Read moreBrazilian presidential candidate stabbed at rally
Brasilia, Sep 7 (IANS) Brazil’s front-running far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was stabbed during a rally while campaigning for next
Read moreBrazilian presidential candidate Bolsonaro stabbed; in hospital
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 7 (IANS) Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was in a serious condition after being hospitalised for
Read moreCorinthians sack coach Osmar Loss
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 6 (IANS) Reigning Brazilian football champions Corinthians sacked coach Osmar Loss after the team’s 1-2 defeat
Read moreRicharlison gets Brazil No.9 shirt
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 6 (IANS) Everton forward Richarlison has been handed Brazil’s storied No. 9 shirt for friendlies against
Read moreBrazil seeks funds to rebuild museum
Brasilia, Sep 4 (IANS) Brazilian President Michel Temer has said that his government is seeking funding from companies and banks
Read moreBrazil to reconstruct its fire-ravaged National Museum
Brasilia, Sep 4 (IANS) Brazil has begun the process of rebuilding the National Museum of Rio de Janeiro after an
Read morePorto’s Militao called up for Brazil friendlies
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 3 (IANS) Brazil coach Tite has called up uncapped FC Porto right-back Eder Militao for international
Read moreColombian forward Trellez saves Sao Paulo’s blushes
Sao Paulo, Sep 3 (IANS) Second-half substitute Santiago Trellez struck late as 10-man Sao Paulo earned a 1-1 home draw
Read moreFire ravages 200-year-old Brazil museum
Brasilia, Sep 3 (IANS) A huge fire has broken out at the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro,
Read moreGremio blows out Botafogo 4-0 in Brazilian league
Sao Paulo, Sep 2 (IANS) Gremio blew out Botafogo 4-0, moving into fourth place in the Brazilian Championship. Jael had
Read moreBrazilian midfielder Augusto to miss friendlies
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 2 (IANS) Midfielder Renato Augusto, who plays for Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan, will miss
Read moreBrazil court bars Lula from running in presidential election
Brasilia, Sep 1 (IANS) A Brazilian court ordered that former president Lula da Silva, currently in prison, cannot stand as
Read moreCannabidiol effective against depression: Study
Sao Paulo, Sep 1 (IANS) A single dose of cannabidiol — a non-intoxicating compound of marijuana — was found highly
Read moreBrazil’s Lula can appear in pre-election polls
Brasilia, Aug 31 (IANS) Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has rejected a request to keep former President Luiz Inacio Lula da
Read moreCruzeiro in Copa Libertadores quarts despite losing to Flamengo 0-1
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 30 (IANS) Brazilian football club Cruzeiro has qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores despite
Read moreBrazil to deploy armed forces to tackle immigration crisis
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 29 (IANS) Brazilian President Michel Temer has announced deployment of armed forces in the border state
Read moreGremio win penalty shootout, move to Copa Libertadores quarters
Sao Paulo (Brazil), Aug 29 (IANS) Brazil’s Gremio, champion of the 2017 Copa Libertadores, has qualified for the quarterfinals after
Read moreTwo-thirds of California’s beaches could completely disappear by 2100, warns report
Sacramento, Aug 29 (IANS) Warning that two-thirds of Southern California’s beaches could completely disappear and the average area burned by
Read moreVasco da Gama name Valentim as head coach
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 28 (IANS) Vasco da Gama have named Alberto Valentim as their new manager, replacing former Bayern
Read moreStriker Pedro in doubt for Brazil friendlies
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 27 (IANS) Fluminense striker Pedro is a doubt for Brazil’s international friendlies against the US and
Read moreLopez stars in Vasco victory
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 27 (IANS) Argentine forward Maxi Lopez scored a goal and set up two others as Vasco
Read moreCorinthians end 4-game winless run
Sao Paulo, Aug 26 (IANS) Defending champions Corinthians broke a four-game winless streak with a 1-0 home victory over relegation-threatened
Read moreIsolated Amazonian tribe seen for first time
Brasilia, Aug 24 (IANS) An isolated Amazonian tribe with no known contact with the outside world has been spotted for
Read moreDiego on target as Flamengo keep pressure on leaders
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 24 (IANS) Former Atletico Madrid and Brazil international midfielder Diego struck his fourth goal of the
Read moreVenezuelans flee to Brazil amid economic uncertainty
Brasilia, Aug 21 (IANS) The number of Venezuelans trying to flee a national economic collapse and migrating to Brazil is
Read more2 Soldiers, 5 civilians killed in Rio army raid
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 21 (IANS) Two soldiers and five civilians have been killed in a military raid here in
Read morePereira, Arthur named in Brazil squad for friendlies
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 18 (IANS) Brazil coach Tite has included Manchester United’s Andreas Pereira and Barcelona’s Arthur Melo in
Read moreRonaldinho’s son to join Cruzeiro youth team
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 17 (IANS) The son of retired football great Ronaldinho has begun training with the youth academy
Read moreBotafogo beat Nacional in Copa Sudamericana tie
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 17 (IANS) Brazilian football club Botafogo advanced to the round of 16 to face Bahia after
Read moreSantiago to host 2019 Copa Libertadores final
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Chilean capital Santiago has been chosen as the host city for next year’s Copa
Read moreVasco da Gama sack coach Jorginho
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Former Bayern Munich and Brazil international full-back Jorginho has been sacked as coach of
Read moreSao Paulo eyeing bid for Paraguay defender Moreira
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Sao Paulo could make a bid to sign Paraguay international defender Jorge Moreira from
Read morePeru striker Guerrero set for key role at Internacional
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Former Argentina forward Andres D’Alessandro has hailed the arrival of Paolo Guerrero at Internacional,
Read moreBrazil’s Internacional sign Peruvian striker Paolo
Sao Paulo, Aug 13 (IANS) Brazilian football club Internacional has confirmed the signing of Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero for the
Read moreBrazilian forward Barbosa turns down Valencia offer
Sao Paulo, Aug 11 (IANS) Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa has rejected an offer to join Valencia, committing himself to Santos
Read more20 injured in blast at steel plant in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Aug 11 (IANS) A gas explosion on Friday at a Usiminas steel plant in Brazil’s Ipatinga left around
Read moreCruzeiro beat Flamengo in Copa Libertadores Round-of-16
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) Cruzeiro beat Flamengo 2-0 in their Copa Libertadores Round-of-16 first leg match at the
Read moreBrazil reopens border with Venezuela after court ruling
Sao Paulo, Aug 8 (IANS) Brazil has reopened its northern border with Venezuela after a federal judge annulled a ruling
Read moreGhana forward Twumasi elated at joining Alaves
Vitoria (Spain), Aug 6 (IANS) Deportivo Alaves’ newest acquisition Patrick Twumasi on Monday said that arriving at the Spanish football
Read moreSao Paulo return to top of Brazil’s Serie A
Sao Paulo, Aug 6 (IANS) Colombian forward Santiago Trellez struck late as Sao Paulo returned to the top of Brazil’s
Read moreEx-Brazil footballer arrested for failure to pay child support
Brasilia, Aug 6 (IANS) Former Brazilian footballer Edilson da Silva, who was a member of the national team during the
Read moreScolari says Palmeiras would strive to win three upcoming titles
Sao Paulo, Aug 4 (IANS) Luiz Felipe Scolari, a former head coach of the Brazilian and Portuguese national teams, is
Read moreSharjah promotes Emirati in Latin America
Sao Paulo, Aug 3 (IANS/WAM) With the attendance of diplomatic and cultural figures, authors and publishers, the 25th Sao Paulo
Read moreColon beat Sao Paulo in Copa Sudamericana match
Sao Paulo (Brazil), Aug 3 (IANS) Argentine club Atletico Colon won 1-0 in an away match against Brazil’s Sao Paulo
Read moreUK refugee professor’s Fields Medal stolen
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The world’s most prestigious maths medal — the Fields Medal — was stolen from
Read moreNeymar’s mother defends her son
Sao Paulo, Aug 1 (IANS) Brazilian superstar Neymar’s mother, Nadine Gonçalves dove head first into the controversy surrounding her son
Read moreSantos name Cuca as new coach
Rio de Janeiro, July 31 (IANS) Alexi Stival, better known as Cuca, has been named coach of Santos, replacing Jair
Read moreI fell apart during the World Cup: Neymar
Rio de Janeiro, July 30 (IANS) Brazil’s star forward Neymar has declared himself a “new man”, saying he has accepted
Read moreParaguayan Romero’s hat trick puts him among top 10 Corinthians scorers
Rio de Janeiro, July 30 (IANS) Paraguayan forward Angel Romero scored three of the goals for Corinthians in their 4-1
Read moreDefender Castan leaves Roma to join Vasco da Gama
Rio de Janeiro, July 29 (IANS) Former Brazil centre-back Leandro Castan is close to joining Vasco da Gama after parting
Read moreFormer Brazil boss Scolari named Palmeiras coach
Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IANS) Former Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has been named coach of Palmeiras, signing a
Read morePalmeiras sack coach Machado
Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IANS) Brazilian giants Palmeiras have sacked coach Roger Machado, less than a day after the
Read moreParanaense beat Penarol in Copa Sudamericana
Sao Paulo (Brazil), July 27 (IANS) Brazil’s Atletico Paranaense won 2-0 against Uruguays Penarol in the first leg of the
Read moreBahia blank Cerro in Copa Sudamericana tie
Salvador (Brazil), July 26 (IANS) Bahia beat Uruguay’s Atletico Cerro 2-0 here in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana
Read morePorto agree deal for Brazilian full-back Militao
Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) FC Porto have reached a deal with Sao Paulo to sign right-back Eder Militao,
Read moreEcuador winger Cabezas joins Fluminense on loan
Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) Ecuador international winger Bryan Cabezas has joined Fluminense on loan from Italy’s Atalanta, the
Read moreTite to remain Brazil coach until 2022 World Cup
Rio de Janerio, July 26 (IANS) Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, commonly known as Tite, has renewed his contract to coach Brazil
Read moreInter edge Ceara, grab 3rd place in Brazilian football league
Sao Paulo, July 24 (IANS) Porto Alegre-based Internacional edged Ceara 1-0 in the last match of the 14th round of
Read moreSantos sack coach Jair Ventura
Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) Jair Ventura, the son of Brazil great Jairzinho, has been sacked as coach of
Read moreBarcos fires Cruzeiro to third in Brazil’s Series A
Rio de Janeiro, July 23 (IANS) A late volley from former Argentina international striker Hernan Barcos gave Cruzeiro a 2-1
Read moreBrazil’s Fluminense close to sign striker Bryan Cabezas
Rio de Janeiro, July 23 (IANS) Ecuadorian striker Bryan Cabezas landed here to undergo a medical exam and to sign
Read moreNeymar ready to ‘go back and give everything’ for PSG
Sao Paulo, July 22 (IANS) Brazilian star forward Neymar has declared himself ready to “go back and give everything” for
Read moreCriticism on Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus unfair, says Ederson
Rio de Janeiro, July 21 (IANS) Goalkeeper Ederson has leapt to the defence of his Brazil and Manchester City teammate
Read moreRonaldo joining Juventus will help all clubs in Italy: Miranda
Rio de Janeiro, July 20 (IANS) Brazil’s Inter Milan defender Miranda believes the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus will
Read moreSao Paulo beat Flamengo in Brazil’s Serie A
Rio de Janeiro, July 19 (IANS) A second-half header from midfielder Everton gave Sao Paulo a 1-0 away victory over
Read moreAlaves sign forward Baston on loan from Swansea
Vitoria (Spain), July 16 (IANS) La Liga club Alaves announced on Monday the signing of Spanish forward Borja Baston on
Read moreApple increases support for Malala Fund to advance girls’ education
Rio de Janeiro, July 14 (IANS) Apple Developer Academies will play an important role in supporting the Malala Fund’s mission
Read moreFormer Brazil President acquitted in one of 7 corruption cases
Brasilia, July 13 (IANS) Brazilian former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is in prison serving a sentence on
Read morePele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo on move to Juventus
Sao Paulo, July 12 (IANS) Brazilian football legend Pele congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo on being signed by Italian-league club Juventus and
Read moreBrazil mulls filing WTO complaint over Chinese restrictions
Brasilia, July 12 (IANS) Brazil announced that it was conducting a study that may lead the government to issue a
Read moreMalala paints portrait of slain Rio councilwoman
Rio de Janeiro, July 12 (IANS) Pakistani Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai became a graffiti artist on Wednesday after painting
Read moreThousands of Brazilian troops sweep Rio shantytowns
Rio de Janeiro, July 12 (IANS) Some 3,700 Brazilian soldiers, with the support of the police, launched an operation on
Read moreMalala urges Brazilians to vote, defends girls’ education
Brasilia, July 10 (IANS) Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai said here that voting is the most powerful weapon for
Read moreBrazil team in Rio after World Cup exit
Rio de Janeiro, July 9 (IANS) Some members of Brazil’s national football team arrived here after being eliminated from the
Read moreBrazilian judge blocks ruling to release Lula
Sao Paulo, July 9 (IANS) Brazil’s judiciary has issued contradictory orders over the controversial imprisonment of ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula
Read moreCourt orders release of former Brazil President Lula
Sao Paulo, July 8 (IANS) A judge of a federal regional court in Brazil on Sunday ordered the release of
Read moreCasemiro defends Fernandinho after own goal
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), July 8 (IANS) Brazil midfielder Casemiro has defended midfielder Fernandinho after the Manchester City player scored
Read moreWest Ham agree deal for Paraguay defender Balbuena
Sao Paulo (Brazil), July 8 (IANS) Corinthians, Brazil’s multi-sport club, has accepted an offer from West Ham United to sign
Read moreBrazil ‘haven’t learnt anything’ from 2014, says local media
Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS) Brazil’s media has directed sharp criticism at the national football team after their 1-2
Read moreBrazil to celebrate Emirati culture at Sao Paulo Book Fair
Sao Paulo, July 7 (IANS/WAM) Sharjah is set to celebrate its selection as the guest of honour at the 25th
Read morePolice raids Philips’ Brazil HQ
Brasilia, July 5 (IANS) Brazilian Police have raided Dutch multinational Philips’ headquarters in Sao Paulo and arrested two officials for
Read morePriyanka Chopra shares adorable video of Nick Jonas
Brasilia, July 2 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra was in attendance to support singer Nick Jonas as he performed for the
Read moreBrazil’s Vinicius Junior joins Real Madrid
Rio de Janeiro, June 26 (IANS) With tears in his eyes and a deep appreciation for Flamengo, which saw him
Read moreBrazil, US to discuss separated migrant children
Rio De Janeiro, June 26 (IANS) Brazilian President Michel Temer will discuss the situation of Brazilian children separated from their
Read moreBrazilian club Sao Paulo signs Ecuadorian winger Joao Rojas
Rio de Janeiro, June 23 (IANS) Brazilian-league club Sao Paulo has announced the signing of Ecuadorian winger Joao Rojas, a
Read moreBrazil’s Temer congratulates team on first 2018 World Cup victory
Rio de Janeiro, June 23 (IANS) Brazil’s President Michel Temer congratulated the national football team for their victory against Costa
Read moreUN condemns harassment of Russian women at World Cup
Rio De Janeiro, June 23 (IANS) The UN Women’s office here has released videos condemning sexual harassment of Russian women
Read moreBrazil Supreme Court quashes Lula’s latest appeal
Rio de Janeiro, June 23 (IANS) Brazil’s Supreme Court has dismissed a motion by former President Luiz Inacio Lula da
Read moreBrazil SC allows political satire during electoral campaign
Brasilia, June 22 (IANS) The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) has voted to allow the press to create political satire about
Read moreBrazil’s Lula makes sports commentator debut in messages from prison
Rio de Janeiro, June 19 (IANS) Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a debut as sports commentator
Read moreBrazilian media disappointed over Brazil-Switzerland match result
Sao Paulo, June 18 (IANS) Media outlets in Brazil expressed their disappointment over the national team’s opening match in the
Read moreFluminense coach Braga quits
Rio de Janeiro, June 17 (IANS) Brazilian football giants Fluminense on Sunday said Abel Braga has resigned as head coach.
Read moreNeymar: Messi, Ronaldo are from another planet, so I’m world’s best
Rio de Janeiro, June 16 (IANS) Brazilian striker Neymar has said that he is the “world’s best player,” given that
Read moreSantos confirms transfer of Rodrygo to Real Madrid in record deal
Rio de Janeiro, June 15 (IANS) Brazilian football club Santos confirmed Friday that it had reached a deal to send
Read moreVinicius Junior prepares to join Real Madrid
Sao Paulo, June 14 (IANS) Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, who was recently sold by Flamengo to Real Madrid, played in
Read moreNovel AI-based platform diagnoses Zika with 95% accuracy
Sao Paulo, June 13 (IANS) Brazilian scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that can diagnose Zika and other
Read moreSantos forward Rodrygo on Real Madrid radar
Rio de Janeiro, June 13 (IANS) Real Madrid are in talks with Santos to sign Brazil under-20 forward Rodrygo, the
Read moreOver half of Brazilians say they have no interest in World Cup
Rio de Janeiro, June 12 (IANS) Some 53 percent of Brazilians say they have no interest in the World Cup,
Read moreLuis recalls praying during ’94 World Cup final shootout
Sao Paulo, June 12 (IANS) Brazil full back Filipe Luis has said he remembers praying with his entire family during
Read moreBrazilians expected to spend less on World Cup celebrations
Rio de Janeiro, June 12 (IANS) Some 24 per cent of consumers plan to buy products over the next few
Read morePele may not attend Russia World Cup opening ceremony
Rio de Janeiro, June 11 (IANS) Brazilian soccer icon Pele’s presence at the inaugural World Cup match on June 14
Read moreBrazilian electricity workers call for 72-hour strike
Brasilia, June 9 (IANS) Brazil’s national electricity workers’ collective (CNE) has called for a 72-hour strike starting from Monday to
Read moreInjured Fred, Renato appear in Brazil team photo ahead of World Cup
Rio de Janeiro, June 9 (IANS) The Brazilian national football squad have published their official FIFA World Cup photo, which
Read moreBrazilian tennis great Bueno dies
Sao Paulo, June 9 (IANS) Brazilian tennis legend Maria Bueno, who dominated the women’s game in the late 1950s and
Read more60,000 football fans from Brazil to travel to Russia
Rio de Janeiro, June 8 (IANS) At least 60,000 citizens of Brazil will travel to Russia to support the national
Read moreZika’s effects on newborns persist even in adults: Study
Sao Paulo, June 7 (IANS) Scientists have discovered that Zika virus infection that can lead to birth defects and other
Read moreWill Russia 2018 bring Brazil World Cup redemption? (Team Profile)
Rio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) The wounds inflicted by the worst defeat in Brazil’s proud football history began healing
Read moreBrazil to strengthen power supply during FIFA World Cup
Rio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) Brazil’s Electricity Sector Monitoring Committee (CMSE) announced special operational measures to ensure that the
Read moreJorginho replaces Zé Ricardo as Vasco da Gama coach
Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Jorge de Amorim Campos, better known as “Jorginho,” has been hired to replace Zé
Read moreEU set to impose rebalancing duties on US products
Brussles, June 6 (IANS) The European Union (EU) should start applying the rebalancing duties on US products in July in
Read morePele denies knowledge of alleged Rio Olympics vote rigging
Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Brazil football great Pele has denied knowledge of a cash-for-votes scheme allegedly used by
Read moreEx-Brazil defender Jorginho named Vasco coach
Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Former Bayern Munich and Brazil international full-back Jorginho has been named coach of Vasco
Read moreLula denies knowledge of vote-buying to gain 2016 Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has denied having any knowledge of
Read moreVasco da Gama coach Ze Ricardo quits
Rio de Janeiro, June 3 (IANS) Vasco da Gama have announced the resignation of coach Ze Ricardo after the club’s
Read moreTite revives Brazil’s beautiful game (Team Profile)
Rio de Janeiro, June 2 (IANS) Given their proud history and superb recent form, it comes as little surprise that
Read moreSouza fires Sao Paulo to top of Brazilian Serie A
Rio de Janeiro, May 31 (IANS) Former Brazil international striker Diego Souza struck his fourth goal in five matches as
Read moreSao Paulo jump to 4th in Brazil’s Serie A
Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (IANS) Former Paris Saint-Germain winger Nene scored two second-half goals as Sao Paulo rose to
Read moreNeymar rubbishes Real Madrid rumours, says ready to play for Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (IANS) Brazil and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) star striker Neymar has rubbished rumours linking him
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