Brazil and Argentina’s World Cup qualifier was abandoned just minutes after kick-off on Sunday. This came after health officials from Brazil objected to the participation of three Argentine players they believe broke quarantine rules. The visitors walked off the pitch at the Corinthians Arena after the officials came out to stop the game. The dramatic intervention came hours after Brazil’s…
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Brazil moved within two wins of back-to-back Olympic golds by beating Egypt 1-0 at Tokyo 2020. A first-half strike from Matheus Cunha put Brazil through to the semi-finals. At semis, they will face Mexico on Tuesday. Japan will meet Spain in the other last-four match. The hosts beat New Zealand 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. Meanwhile, Spain came from the brink of elimination…
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Brazil national team have confirmed that they will play in the Copa America. This has ended the rumors that it would boycott the tournament, which is being organised on its home soil. Over the last few days, the Brazil national team has voiced its opinion against participating in the Copa América. Brazil’s players were reportedly unhappy over the 11th-hour decision…
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Brazil’s Maracana stadium is set to be renamed ‘The Edson Arantes do Nascimento-Rei Pele stadium.’ This will be done in honour of the country’s football legend Pele. The Rio de Janeiro state legislators approved the name change of the stadium in the city. However, Rio state governor Claudio Castro must now approve the name change. Pele, 80, won three World…
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