Brazil on Saturday crossed the grim threshold of 500,000 coronavirus deaths, the country’s health minister said, trailing only the United States in lives lost to Covid-19.
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Copa America taken from Argentina due to Covid, moved to Brazil
South America’s largest football tournament, the Copa America, was moved Monday to Brazil, bracing for a third coronavirus wave, after Argentina was stripped of hosting duties due to its own pandemic surge.
Brazilian govt backs Neymar in racism row
Brazil’s government sent its support to Neymar after he was red-carded for a fight in a Ligue 1 match in France, condemning the “racism” that triggered the brawl.
Brazil court removes Rio governor over corruption
Brazil’s High Court of Justice removed Rio de Janeiro Governor Wilson Witzel from office Friday, as police raided his official residence in a probe into accusations he stole emergency funds to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus. He took the test, his fourth, on Monday after developing symptoms, including a high temperature.
Brazil beat Mexico 2-1 to win 4th Fifa U-17 World Cup
Brazil staged a remarkable comeback for the second time in a week on Sunday to beat Mexico 2-1 in front of their own fans and win the Under-17 World Cup for a fourth time.
At least 57 dead in Brazil prison riot
At least 57 inmates were killed during a prison riot in northern Brazil on Monday as rival gang factions fought each other, an official said.
Jesus, Firmino send Brazil into Copa America final against Messi’s Argentina
Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino scored the goals as Brazil beat arch-rivals Argentina 2-0 on Tuesday to qualify for the Copa America final.
“This is a struggle for equality”, Marta says after breaking World Cup record
Brazil forward Marta wants to use her record-breaking status to “push for more equality and women’s empowerment”.
Coutinho brace helps Brazil forget Neymar in winning Copa start
Philippe Coutinho scored two goals and caused havoc with his corners as hosts Brazil opened the Copa America with a 3-0 win over Bolivia.