Category: Sports
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Maguila, Legend of Brazilian Boxing, Dies at 66
The legend of Brazilian boxing José Adilson Rodrigues dos Santos, popularly known as Maguila, died at the age of 66 in São Paulo on Thursday (24). The former heavyweight champion, known for his powerful punches, suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a consequence of the numerous blows to the head he endured. Maguila was born on…
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Will the Brazilian National Team Qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil suffered its fourth defeat in its last five matches in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday night (10), after a goal from Diego Gomez in the first half gave Paraguay a 1-0 victory in Asunción. Brazil, a five-time world champion, who managed a 1-0 home victory over Ecuador last Friday (6), is in fifth…
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NFL Players Fear Violence in Brazil. Did Someone Tell Them the Homicide Numbers in the Cities Where They Play?
According to an article published by The New York Times, some NFL players said they did not want to go to Brazil for the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, held last Friday (6). The reason? Violence in Brazil.
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NFL Players Feared Violence in Brazil. Did Someone Tell Them the Homicide Rate in the Cities Where They Play?
According to a report from The New York Times, some NFL players said they did not want to go to Brazil for the Philadelphia Eagles game against the Green Bay Packers, held at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo last Friday (6). The reason? Violence in Brazil. The Philadelphia Eagles player, Darius Slay, in his podcast…
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Brazil Hosts First NFL Game in South America
Thousands of Brazilian fans who admire American football were able to fulfill their dream last Friday (6) and see some of the biggest stars of the sport’s premier professional league in action during its first game held in South America. The Brazil, where football is king, hosted the first regular season NFL game between the…
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Brazil Hosts First NFL Game
Thousands of Brazilian fans of American football fulfilled a lifelong dream last Friday (6) by watching some of the biggest stars of the sport’s premier professional league in its first game held in South America. The Brazil, where round ball football is king, hosted the first game of the NFL’s regular season between the Philadelphia…
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Women’s Football in Brazil: Preparation for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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The Brazilian women’s football team lost the final of the Paris Olympics to the Americans and failed to bring home the long-desired gold medal. However, women’s football has gained more recognition and respect, with Brazilian players demonstrating their strength both on the field and in their dedication to the sport. The choice of Brazil as…
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How did Brazil perform at the Paris Olympics?
Brazil finished the Paris Olympics with 20 medals: 3 golds, 7 silvers, and 10 bronzes. Considering that the expectation was for Brazil to bring home 7 gold medals, it can be said that the performance fell short of expectations. The Brazilian Olympic Committee itself set the goal of improving numbers and breaking records in Paris.…
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Was Brazil’s Performance at the Paris Olympics Poor?
Brazil concluded the Paris Olympics with 20 medals: 3 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze. Considering the expectation was for Brazil to bring home 7 gold medals, it can be said that the performance fell short of what was anticipated. The Brazilian Olympic Committee itself set the goal of improving numbers and breaking records in…
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From Paris to Los Angeles: What to Expect from the 2028 Games
The Paris Games have concluded, the Olympic flame that was suspended in a cauldron above the Tuileries Gardens has been extinguished, and the Olympic flag has been handed over to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games. A mere 1,432 days away, the Los Angeles Olympics will begin on July 14, 2028, and run until July…


