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Brazil’s Gabigol Handed Two-Year Ban For Anti-Doping ‘Fraud’

March 26, 2024 admin

Flamengo’s international forward Gabriel Barbosa was suspended for two years on Monday for attempted fraud during a doping test, a Brazilian sports court said. Known as Gabigol, the 27-year-old Brazilian was alleged to have been uncooperative during a surprise doping test at club headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. The punishment, which can be appealed, is…

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Rescue efforts on as rain and storms kill 20 in Brazil

March 25, 2024 admin

Swiped off: Rubble of houses destroyed by landslips following heavy rains in Petropolis, Brazil, on March 23. | Photo Credit: AFP Rescuers in boats and aircraft raced against the clock on March 24 to help isolated people in Brazil’s mountainous southeast after storms and heavy rains killed at least 20 people. With more rain predicted…

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Brazil Football Bosses Break Silence On ‘Shameful’ Robinho, Dani Alves Rape Cases

March 23, 2024 admin

Brazil coach Dorival Junior said the national team and players were going through a “difficult time” coming to terms with the rape convictions of former internationals Robinho and Dani Alves. The Brazilian team and national federation had been criticised for their silence concerning the cases of striker Robinho and full-back Alves, both aged 40. Robinho…

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England Captain Harry Kane To Miss Brazil Clash

March 23, 2024 admin

England captain Harry Kane will miss Saturday’s friendly against Brazil and is “extremely doubtful” to face Belgium next week. Kane suffered an ankle injury playing for Bayern Munich in their 5-2 win over Darmstadt last weekend and will not be risked for the meeting with Brazil at Wembley. The former Tottenham striker also faces the…

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Brazilian Woman, 81, Dies After Surgery To Remove Dead Foetus She Carried For 56 Years

March 22, 2024 admin

Ms Vera’s condition went unnoticed until she received the 3D scans. (Representative pic) An 81-year-old woman in Brazil died after undergoing surgery to remove a 56-year-old foetus from her abdomen, Metro reported. The woman, identified as Daniela Vera, unknowingly had an ectopic pregnancy when she was younger and complained to doctors numerous times about pain…

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Convicted Of Rape, Ex-Brazil Star Dani Alves Freed On Bail For 1 Million Euros

March 20, 2024 admin

File photo of Dani Alves.© AFP Former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves is to be released from jail pending an appeal against his rape conviction in exchange for posting bail of one million euros ($1.08 million), a Barcelona court said Wednesday. The ruling came a day after his lawyer requested the 40-year-old’s release on grounds…

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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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