Tag: Brazil
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Rivaldo tells Mourinho: Come to Brazil
Barcelona legend Rivaldo says axed Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho should consider a move to Brazil. The Portuguese was sacked by Tottenham on Monday. Rivaldo wrote for Betfair: “I’m his friend and I consider Jose Mourinho a great person and a fantastic manager who has nothing to prove so his phone should ring soon with new…
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Brazil, Zambia And Echoes Of A $1.5bn Nigerian Repair – Azu Ishiekwene
Azu Ishiekwene Brazil has proved a disaster in the management of COVID-19, but there are other areas where we can use their examples. Like what to do about failing refineries. This hot-button topic returned to the front burner after the Nigerian government recently announced plans to repair the Port Harcourt Refinery. That refinery and…
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Where I know my attacking can improve – Jesus
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus admits his game has much room for improvement. The Brazil international concedes his positioning can be better in the opposition area. Gabriel told Sky Sports: “I have to get more in the box, sometimes I do not get into the box, that’s why I do not score so many goals.…
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Palmeiras return to Copa Libertadores final after almost 21 years
Brazilian side Palmeiras have made it to the Copa Libertadores final for the first time in almost 21 years. Their qualification was in spite of a 0-2 home loss to 2019 runners-up River Plate on Tuesday at the Allianz Parque. Paraguayan defender Robert Rojas and striker Rafael Borre scored the goals for the Argentinian side,…
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Why I signed for Chelsea, Thiago Silva reveals
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva admits the decision to move to the London giants was motivated by the 2022 World Cup. Silva, 36, intends to be fully fit and in shape for the Qatar tournament. He told the club’s website: “Yes. First, I have this ambition to continue producing good performances here at Chelsea. I chose…
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I would never have rejected Real Madrid – Rivaldo
World Cup winner Rivaldo admits he would’ve accepted an offer from Real Madrid. Rivaldo had a great relationship in attack for Brazil with Ronaldo Nazario, who he wanted to play alongside at club level. “If I had been up top with Ronaldo at Real Madrid, we would have been a fearsome duo,” Rivaldo told Betfair.…
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Brazilian President Bolsonaro dumps Trump, congratulates Biden
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday sent a belated congratulations to United States President-elect Joe Biden. Bolsonaro, along with Russian and Mexican Presidents notably declined to congratulate Biden after his victory was declared on 7 November. The Brazilian leader had hoped that Donald Trump, his political model, would upturn the verdict. But on Monday, the…
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Ronaldinho tests positive for COVID-19
Former Brazil striker Ronaldinho Gaucho said on Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and was self-isolating. The ex-FC Barcelona and Paris St-Germain (PSG) player was in Belo Horizonte, where he played for local side Atletico Mineiro, when he got his diagnosis. “I arrived in BH (Belo Horizonte) yesterday (Saturday) and I took the COVID…
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Everton sign Brazil midfielder from Napoli
English Premier League (EPL) clubside Everton on Saturday said they have signed Brazil midfielder Allan from Italian side Napoli on a three-year deal. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported Everton had paid a fee of around 25 million pounds to Napoli for the 29-year-old. Allan scored 11 goals and…
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Brazilian president vows to punch reporter in the mouth
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday threatened to punch a reporter continually in the mouth after being asked about his wife’s links to an alleged corruption scheme. “I so want to pound your mouth with punches,” the far-right president said when a reporter from O Globo, posed the question. The reporter was part…