Tag: Brazil
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Copa America final caps great season from Fred – Solskjaer
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Fred deserves special recognition for his role in helping Brazil reach the final of Copa America. The United midfielder has played a key role in helping the Selecao set up a massive clash with fierce rivals Argentina in the early hours of Sunday morning. “I have to put…
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Arsenal duo named in Brazil’s Olympics squad
Arsenal pair Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli have been named in Brazil’s Olympics squad. Coach Andre Jardine has announced a 22-man squad for the Tokyo games after FIFA sanctioned an increase of the initial number of 18. However, clubs can refuse to release their players for the Olympics as they’re not considered to be part…
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Nigeria extends COVID-19 ban on Turkey, India, Brazil by four weeks
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has extended the ban on flights from Brazil, Turkey and India by four weeks. Speaking at the national briefing in Abuja on Monday, the Chairman, PSC on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, said “a few weeks ago, we announced additional measures to be met by passengers arriving from Brazil,…
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Pele reveals Brazil player to break his record
Football legend Pele says that he is rooting for the “always smiling” Neymar to break his all-time Brazilian goal record of 77 after the Paris Saint-Germain forward took his tally to 68 by scoring against Peru. Neymar was in tears after scoring for the Selecao in a 4-0 win over Peru in the Copa America,…
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Neymar leads Brazil squad into controversial Copa America
Brazil coach Tite confirmed his squad for the Copa America with Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar, leading the group before the country’s highest court, on Thursday ruled over whether the controversial relocation of the tournament can take place. Argentina and Colombia were meant to co-host the event but were removed for Coronavirus reasons and political instability…
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Brazil named Copa America hosts after Argentina and Colombia dropped
The upcoming Copa America tournament will be played in Brazil, the South American football confederation CONMEBOL said on Monday after original hosts Argentina and Colombia were dropped. CONMEBOL tweeted that the dates are confirmed and venues to be named later in the day. “The oldest national team tournament in the world will thrill the entire…
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My big Man City regret – Dani Alves
Daniel Alves admits he regrets turning down Manchester City in 2017. The former Barcelona, Juventus and PSG defender had the chance to join City before they went for Kyle Walker. Now seeing out his career at Sao Paulo, Alves has revealed he regrets not making the move to Manchester to reunite with his old boss.…
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Messi overtakes Brazil legend in global goalscoring charts
Barcelona captain Leo Messi has overtaken Romario in the goalscoring charts with 741 official goals, putting him in fourth place, behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Bican and Pele. Messi has 670 goals for Barcelona and 71 for the Argentine national team. Romario had 740 strikes and is fifth. The Argentine netted twice at Mestalla to move into…
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FG imposes fresh COVID-19 measures aimed at flights from Brazil, India, Turkey
The massive resurgence of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Brazil, Turkey and India has prompted the Nigerian Government to impose fresh measures aimed at preventing further importation of the coronavirus into the country. The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, said…
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FG cautions Nigerians against travelling to India, South Africa, Turkey, Brazil
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against travelling to nations that are recording a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially India where they largely go to for medical tourism. It also itemized South Africa, Turkey and Brazil in the travel advisory. The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, formerly Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, also…