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Robinho Awaits Fate On Serving Nine-Year Rape Sentence In Brazil

March 20, 2024 admin

Brazil’s justice system on Wednesday will decide whether former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho will serve his nine-year rape sentence, handed down by an Italian court, in the South American country. Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ) will examine the Italian request to approve the prison sentence that was imposed in 2017 and…

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Brazil’s Vinicius Junior Uses Football To Stimulate Young Brazilian Minds

March 13, 2024 admin

At a primary school in football-mad Brazil, pupils are spurred to academic greatness in classrooms resembling soccer pitches — with a virtual avatar inspired by star forward Vinicius Junior cheering on every correct answer. Perched on football-patterned cushions on classroom floors of artificial grass, they learn on tablets and smartphones using an app created by…

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Gunman Arrested After Taking Passengers Hostage On Bus In Rio de Janeiro In Brazil: Cops

March 12, 2024 admin

Police have not released the identity of the gunman or his motives. Rio de Janeiro: A gunman who shot and wounded two people and took 17 passengers hostage Tuesday at the main bus station in Rio de Janeiro surrendered and freed his captives after negotiations, Brazilian police said. “The hostage-taker surrendered, he was arrested, all…

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Brazil’s Ex-Military Chiefs Told Police Jair Bolsonaro Discussed Coup In 2022: Report

March 5, 2024 admin

Bolsonaro currently faces various criminal probes that are close to reaching their conclusions. Brasilia: The former heads of Brazil’s Army and Air Force have confirmed to federal police that ex-President Jair Bolsonaro discussed a draft decree to prevent the handover of power after the 2022 election, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Their…

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12 People Including An Infant Killed In Plane Crash In Brazil

October 29, 2023 admin

The causes of the crash will now be investigated. (Representational) Brasilia: Twelve people including a baby died Sunday in a small plane crash in the Brazilian Amazon, officials said. The plane, a single engine Cessna Caravan, came down near the airport of Rio Branco shortly after takeoff, the government of the northwestern state of Acre…

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Brazil President vetoes bill limiting Indigenous land claims

October 21, 2023 admin

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s veto will take effect after publication in the official gazette, and will be analyzed by Congress, which could still reverse it, setting up another Supreme Court challenge. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Brazil’s President announced on Friday that he will partially veto a bill restricting Indigenous groups’ claims to ancestral lands,…

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Neymar Jr Has Torn Knee Ligament, Facing Surgery

October 19, 2023 admin

Neymar twisted his knee in a collision with Uruguayan midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz.© AFP Football superstar Neymar has a torn ligament and meniscus in his left knee and will have to undergo surgery after being injured during Brazil’s 2-0 loss to Uruguay, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Wednesday. The 31-year-old, who joined Saudi…

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Bolsonaro should face ‘coup’ charges: Brazil congressional report

October 18, 2023 admin

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro greets anti-abortion campaigners during a protest in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, October 8, 2023. | Photo Credit: REUTERS A Brazilian congressional committee found on Tuesday former President Jair Bolsonaro should face charges of an attempted coup for his supporters’ invasion of the Presidential palace, Supreme Court and legislative headquarters in January….

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Ronaldinho Ignites Durga Puja Festivities, Casts Spell On Kolkata Football Fans

October 16, 2023 admin

Wearing his infectious goofy grin, ‘Samba Magician’ Ronaldinho cast a spell on the football-crazy denizens of Kolkata as his arrival for a two-day visit in Kolkata ushered in an early onset of the Durga Puja festival. The Durga Puja, the grandest festival in the region, traditionally commences on the sixth day (Shasthi) following Mahalaya, but…

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Brazilian Football Legend Ronaldinho Arrives In Kolkata, To Inaugurate A Durga Puja Pandal

October 15, 2023 admin

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho on Sunday arrived in Kolkata on a two-day visit. As he walked out of the terminal, a crowd of enthusiastic fans who had gathered outside the airport greeted him. Numerous supporters were eagerly waiting for his arrival at the airport. The legendary footballer will participate in several programs here and will…

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