Tag: Brazil
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Returnee from Brazil arrested with cocaine in private parts
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Brazilian returnee with pellets of cocaine concealed in his private parts. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi.
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Neymar penalty kick earns narrow win for Brazil against Japan
Brazil earned a 1-0 win in a friendly match against Japan in Tokyo on Monday, thanks to a penalty kick from Neymar. Brazil dominated for large periods in the pouring rain at the New Japan National Stadium and squandered several goalscoring chances. Neymar’s penalty kick finally broke the deadlock in the 77th minute.
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Ex-Chelsea defender undergoes heart bypass surgery
Former defender, Alex has revealed that he has undergone heart bypass surgery to clear four blocked arteries. The 39-year-old footballer retired in 2016 after a long and successful career playing for Chelsea, PSV Eindhoven, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan.
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Abandoned Brazil, Argentina World Cup qualifier to be played – FIFA
Global football governing body FIFA confirmed on Monday that the abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed next month. “The FIFA Appeal Committee has taken decisions on the appeals lodged by the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) and the Argentinian Football Association (AFA),” a statement said.
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Pele discharged from hospital
Brazilian football great Pele has been discharged from hospital following a urinary tract infection (UTI).
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I tried every means to return to Barca – Neymar
Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar has revealed that he “tried everything” to return to Barcelona before Lionel Messi’s move to Paris. PSG paid a world-record €222 million (£185m/$252m) fee to sign Neymar from Barca in 2017, bringing to an end his hugely successful four-year stint at Camp Nou. Neymar recorded plenty of goals and assists in…
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Football legend Pelé to spend longer time in hospital
Brazil football legend, Pelé would stay longer in hospital after a urinary tract infection was discovered while he was being treated for a tumour six months ago. Brazilian outlet G1 reported the news late on Monday, citing the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo. Pelé was hospitalised again on Feb. 13. The 81-year-old had a…
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Italy request extradition of Robinho from Brazil over rape conviction
Italy is requesting the extradition of former football star Robinho from Brazil. The ex-AC Milan winger was sentenced to nine years in prison in Italy for allegedly raping a woman in a discotheque with five other men in 2013. Robinho, who won the Copa America in 2007 with Brazil, denies the accusations. A final appeal…
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Police arrest hacker accused of stealing from Neymar
Brazilian police have arrested a man they believe hacked into Neymar’s bank accounts and repeatedly stole small sums of money totaling more than 40,000 dollars, officials in Sao Paulo said.
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Brazilian President Bolsonaro hospitalised with intestinal blockage
Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro, was taken to hospital in São Paulo on Monday with a suspected intestinal blockage. The 66-year-old was admitted for treatment after complaining of “abdominal discomfort,” the government said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the g1 news website, he was flown to the hospital from Santa Catarina, where he was…