Category: Sports
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Football Museum reopens in SP with tribute to Pelé’s 80th birthday
One of the main tourist and cultural attractions in São Paulo (SP), the Football Museum has reopened to the public with a grand tribute to Edson Arantes do Nascimento’s 80th birthday. “Pelé 80 – the King of Football” is an exhibition that tells a bit of the former athlete’s history, his life, his achievements, and…
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Kaká
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, Kaká was born in Brasília on April 22, 1982. The nickname Kaká was given by the player’s brother, Rodrigo, who could not pronounce the name Ricardo. Aged eight, young Kaká began playing for São Paulo FC. When he turned 15, he signed his first contract. Kaká made his professional debut…
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Gabriel Medina, the surfer
Born in São Sebastião, on the north coast of São Paulo. When the boy was 8 years old, his parents separated. After the divorce, his mother began a relationship with Charles Rodrigues. The future stepfather of Medina was a triathlete and amateur surfer and soon introduced Gabriel to the sport. He was the boy’s first…
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Brazil Confirms Best Performance at the 2019 Pan American Games
In the 2019 edition of the Pan American Games, held in Lima, Peru, the Brazilian team confirmed the country’s best performance in Pan American Games history. Team Brazil won 171 medals, securing the country in 2nd place in the overall medal count, with 55 gold, 45 silver, and 71 bronze.Guilherme Costa’s gold medal in the…
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The 50th Anniversary of Pelé’s Thousandth Goal
On November 19, 1969, a Wednesday, Pelé, who had been chasing his thousandth goal for a few matches, seemed to have left the historic mark at the stadium where Santos liked toplay and where he had won the two-time world club championship. The opponent was Vasco, and the match was valid for the then Roberto…
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The Unstoppable Hélio Castroneves
In May, Brazilian Hélio Castroneves competed in the most famous and traditional race in world motorsport in search of a victory that could have secured him a historic triumph. Finishing in first place in the 103rd edition of the Indianapolis 500, the driver would have equaled AJ Foyt, Al Unser, and Rick Mears as one…
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Roberta “Crush” Samad: the feminine strength of PFL
For MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and UFC (Ultimate Fight Championship) enthusiasts, Roberta “Crush” Samad, better known in Brazil as Roberta Paim Rovel, needs no introduction. With four wins and one loss in her career since turning professional, Roberta is preparing to return to fighting after a three-year hiatus. Born in Sapucaia in Rio Grande do…
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Brazil to Host the 2019 Copa América
South America is home to some of the biggest stars in world football, and they are about to collide on the international stage this summer. The 46th edition of the Copa América will take place this year in Rio de Janeiro, as the best teams in South America compete for the continental title. Football powerhouses…
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Brazilian NGO Promises to Heat Up NY Summer
The Brazilian non-governmental organization (NGO), Central Única das Favelas (CUFA), will bring a series of events for the spring/summer in New York aimed at the community, at its headquarters in The Bronx.One of the most well-known Brazilian NGOs landed in New York, USA, in 2015 to test the challenge of a global office and interact…
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And in Eight Years… The World Cup Will Be Here!
The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America. Canada, Mexico, and the United States have been honored with hosting the world’s most extraordinary sporting event. The bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup resulted in the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) selecting the joint bid of the United States / Canada /…