Tag: Brazil
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Museum in ashes
Brazil is traumatised. An important chapter in the Latin American country’s cultural history ~ indeed that of the world ~ has been reduced to ashes. The loss suffered on account of the fire at the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro is yet to be calculated; it could well be beyond hope. While the loss …
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September 7, 2018 -
Neymar under fire after FIFA World Cup ‘mea culpa’ advert
Under the title 'A New Man Every Day,' Sunday's video was backed by personal care products maker Gillette and broadcast on several Brazilian TV networks.
July 31, 2018 -
Neymar: “I couldn’t look at a football” after the World Cup
Brazil superstar Neymar admits that after his nation's quarter-final defeat to Belgium at the World Cup he couldn't look at a ball and didn't want to see any of the remaining matches.
July 22, 2018 -
Twitter records 115 billion impressions during 2018 FIFA World Cup
Most tweets came when Kylian Mbappé scored France's fourth goal in the final, which sealed the team's victory over Croatia. Neymar emerged most mentioned player of the tournament
July 18, 2018 -
Roma signs Brazilian goalkeeper Daniel Fuzato
Italy's professional football club AS Roma has announced an agreement to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Daniel Fuzato until 2022.
July 10, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Five of the biggest upsets so far
Just like every other World Cup, this one was no short of surprises as the defending champions Germany were knocked out in the group stage.
July 9, 2018 -
Brazil ‘haven’t learnt anything’ from 2014, says local media
Brazil’s media has directed sharp criticism at the national football team after their 1-2 quarter-final defeat by Belgium, a result that dumped the World Cup favourites out of the sport’s showpiece event in Russia. Prominent Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper columnist Mauro Cezar on Saturday said that lessons were not heeded from the Selecao’s humiliating …
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July 8, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Ronaldo wants Tite to remain Brazil coach despite loss
Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup after losing 1-2 to Belgium.
July 7, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Brazil vs Belgium: Line-ups are out
Marcelo returns for Brazil, Fellaini starts for Belgium.
July 6, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Brazil vs Belgium Preview: Favorites meet dark horses
Can Belgium's golden generation finally break the duck and stun Brazil?
July 6, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Neymar’s playacting cost 14 minutes of match time
Brazil will next face Belgium in the quarter-final on Friday (6th July).
July 6, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Ronaldo sweeps aside criticism of Neymar’s theatrics
There are many ways to see football and interpret it, says the former star striker
July 5, 2018 -
Rock-solid Brazil living up to billing as World Cup favourites
While some of their biggest rivals have already fallen by the wayside in Russia, Brazil have been making serene progress towards the latter stages of the World Cup. After watching holders Germany, Spain and Argentina all exit the competition in the last week in various states of disarray, the Selecao eased into the quarter-finals with …
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July 4, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Brazil coach Tite defends Neymar over acting accusations
Brazil coach Tite refused to criticise Neymar after an incident in which he appeared to once again be guilty of over-reacting
July 3, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Neymar mocks Mexico after Brazil’s 2-0 win
"They talked too much, and they are going home," Neymar told reporters after the match.
July 3, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Brazil vs Mexico: Line-ups are out
Marcelo is injured as Atletico Madrid's Filipe Luis replaces him.
July 2, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Brazil vs Mexico: Five players to watch out for
Mexico have never defeated Brazil in a World Cup match.
July 2, 2018