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  • Abandoned Brazil, Argentina World Cup qualifier to be played – FIFA

    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.

    “After analysing the submissions of both parties and considering all circumstances of the case, the Appeal Committee confirmed that the match would be replayed.

    ”It also upheld the fine of 50,000 Swiss francs (50,200 dollars) that was imposed on both associations as a result of the abandonment.”

    The match in Sao Paolo on Sept. 5, 2021, was abandoned after only few minutes.

    Brazilian health authorities had insisted that some Argentina players had entered the country in breach of then coronavirus regulations.

    FIFA did reduce a 250,000 Swiss franc fine for Brazil “with respect to infringements related to order and security”.

    It also cut a 100,000 franc fine imposed on the AFA for “its failure to comply with its obligations in relation to the preparation of and its participation in the match.”

    Brazil finished top in the South American qualifying competition for the World Cup in Qatar later this year with Argentina second.

    That order will not change, regardless of the outcome of the June 11 replay.

  • Pele discharged from hospital

    Pele discharged from hospital

    Brazilian football great Pele has been discharged from hospital following a urinary tract infection (UTI).

    The Brazil legend was admitted to Sao Paulo’s Hospital Albert Einstein on Feb. 13 for treatment on a colon tumour.

    Doctors discovered a UTI eight days after he was admitted but said on Monday that the issue has been resolved.

    A statement from the hospital read: “The patient’s clinical conditions are stable and he is cured of his infection.

    “He will continue his treatment for the colon tumour, identified in September 2021.”

    The 81-year-old was previously re-admitted to hospital for treatment on his tumour on Dec. 8, before being discharged on Dec. 23.

    A three-time FIFA World Cup winner, Pele is one of only four players to score in four different World Cups.

    He remains Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer with 77 goals in 92 games, seven goals ahead of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Neymar (70).

  • I tried every means to return to Barca – Neymar

    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 his first two seasons at PSG, but also struggled with niggling injuries and ill-discipline, with supporters seemingly turning against him following an incident after the French Cup final in 2019 that saw him punch a spectator.

    The forward was strongly linked with a move back to Barca in the summer transfer window of the same year, but a deal never materialised and he has since worked his way back into favour with the PSG faithful.

    “I tried to return to Barca. We tried everything, but it wasn’t possible,” Neymar confirmed when quizzed on the saga on the Fenomenos podcast.

  • Football legend Pelé to spend longer time in hospital

    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 tumour removed from his colon at the beginning of September, which doctors discovered during a routine check-up.

    Pele, also known as Edson Arantes do Nascimento was back in hospital for two weeks in December to continue treatment.

    Pelé has had various health scares over recent years.

    He is still the only man to win three World Cup titles (1958, 1962, 1970).

  • Italy request extradition of Robinho from Brazil over rape conviction

    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 by the footballer was rejected in January and on Tuesday; the Milan prosecutor’s office sent an international arrest warrant and extradition request to the Ministry of Justice in Rome.

    From there, the documents will be forwarded to Brazil, the ANSA news agency reported.

    However, the 38-year-old will probably not have to serve the sentence in Italy, because Brazil is not allowed to extradite him according to its constitution.

    Robinho can only be arrested if he travels abroad and the international arrest warrant would then take effect.

    In October 2020, Robinho wanted to make a comeback with his hometown club Santos, but because of pressure from sponsors and fans due to his conviction, the contract was quickly terminated. He then retired.

  • Police arrest hacker accused of stealing from Neymar

    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.

    Police said the alleged hacker worked at an unnamed bank where the Paris St-Germain (PSG) and Brazil player and his business manager father had accounts.

    The 20-year-old was arrested on Wednesday “for defrauding bank clients”, a police statement said.

    Although the police did not name the player in the statement, the officer in charge of the case said it was Neymar.

    He explained how the alleged theft occurred to Brazilian TV show Brasil Urgente.

    “What did this lad do?” said Fabio Pinheiro Lopes. “He got the password of his office colleague and stole small amounts of money from famous people with high net worth.”

    “These people didn’t notice. He made (a transfer) of 10,000 (reais) (1,912.59 dollars), then another of 10,000, then 20,000, and then 50,0000 and the total came to 200,000.”

    Lopes said the account affected was Neymar’s and that his father likely controlled the funds.

    “When they discovered they called the bank. The bank reimbursed the victim and investigated who was behind it,” he said.

    Neymar’s press officer did not comment on the case when contacted by Reuters.

  • Brazilian President Bolsonaro hospitalised with intestinal blockage

    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 holidaying on the southern coast of Brazil.

    In an updated report late Monday citing the hospital, the government said the president was showing improvement after a nasal tube was inserted.

    According to the report, he no longer has fever nor abdominal pain again, he was seen taking a short walk in the corridors of the hospital.

    “It is not yet clear if more treatment is necessary.”

    The right-wing populist politician was diagnosed with an intestinal blockage back in July, after which he spent several days in a São Paulo hospital.

    This time around, Bolsonaro’s doctor, Antônio Luiz Macedo, interrupted his own holiday in the Bahamas to return to Brazil to treat the president, g1 reported.

    Macedo operated on Bolsonaro after a knife attack during the 2018 election campaign that left him in a critical condition.

    At the campaign event in September 2018, a mentally ill man stabbed Bolsonaro, seriously damaging his abdomen.

    The former army captain continued campaigning from hospital and won the presidential election a month later.

    Bolsonaro was forced to undergo several operations when he took office in early 2019, including surgery to repair his intestinal tract.

  • Brazilian forward becoming fed-up at Arsenal

    Brazilian forward becoming fed-up at Arsenal

    Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli is unsettled at Emirates.

    The young Brazilian has battled for minutes so far this season, despite being fully fit.

    The Mirror says he is starting to get frustrated with the limited playing time.

    Martinelli has gradually fallen in the pecking order since Mikel Arteta took over as manager. This season, he has only managed two matches in the Premier League.

    He has been left on the bench for 90 minutes in the last five matches.

  • Brazil call up 8 EPL players for World Cup qualifiers

    Brazil call up 8 EPL players for World Cup qualifiers

    Brazil have called up eight England-based players for October’s triple-header of South American 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

    This has come amid hopes of a resolution to a stand-off with English Premier League (EPL) clubs.

    The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Friday that the 30-man squad has Manchester City pair Gabriel Jesus and Ederson, and Liverpool duo Alisson and Fabinho.

    It also includes Chelsea’s Thiago Silva, Fred of Manchester United, Leeds United’s Raphina and Tottenham’s Emerson Royal.

    Head coach Tite also named five Brazil-based players for the fixtures against Venezuela, Colombia and Uruguay.

    The announcement comes after Premier League clubs barred their Brazilian players from taking part in September’s World Cup qualifiers because of England’s coronavirus quarantine rules.

    It is understood world football governing body FIFA is close to reaching an agreement with the British government to exempt Brazilian players from quarantine upon their return.

    “We’ve had lots of positive meetings with FIFA, the Premier League and the British government, and we trust that there will be a positive solution next week,” Brazil’s national team coordinator Juninho Paulista said.

    Brazil will meet Venezuela in Caracas on Oct. 7, Colombia in Barranquilla on Oct. 10 and Uruguay in Manaus on Oct. 14.

    The five-time world champions lead the 10-team South American zone standings with eight wins from as many matches.

    The top four teams will earn a place at next year’s World Cup in Qatar while the fifth-ranked side will advance to an inter-continental playoff.

  • Pele to leave intensive care this week, daughter says

    Pele to leave intensive care this week, daughter says

    Pele will be moved out of intensive care in the coming days as the Brazil footballing great continues his recovery from surgery, his daughter Kely Nascimento has said.

    The 80-year-old, who is the only male player to win three World Cups, has been in the Alberto Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo.

    He has been there since doctors removed a tumour from his colon earlier this month.

    “He is doing well post-surgery, he is not in pain and is in a good mood (annoyed that he can only eat jello but will persevere!),” Nascimento said on Instagram.

    “He will move into a regular room in the next day or two and then go home.

    “He is strong and stubborn and with the support and care of the brilliant team at Einstein and all of the love, energy and light that the world is sending, he will get through this!”

    Pele, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, has had mobility problems since a failed hip replacement surgery in 2012 and cannot walk unaided.

    His public appearances were already being cut before the COVID-19 pandemic and since then he has made few unnecessary forays outside his house near Santos.

    Pele won the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and remains Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer with 77 goals in 92 matches.