Neymar launches comic book series starring supernaturally tattooed doppelganger
Brazilian footballing superstar Neymar has released a new comic book series in which his likeness is the lead character.
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Neymar admits he suffered after Brazil’s World Cup exit
Neymar admits he suffered because of Brazil’s World Cup disappointment in Russia but feels a return to action has helped him and the team move on.
Brazil recovering from ‘pain and frustration’ of World Cup – Tite
Brazilian coach Tite said his players are getting over the pain of their World Cup exit after securing a convincing 2-0 win against the USA.
Brazil seek to move on from lacklustre World Cup with 2-0 win over USA
Brazil put their World Cup disappointment behind them as the Selecao overpowered a youthful USA side 2-0.
Brazilian presidential front-runner stabbed at campaign rally
The stabbing of a leading Brazilian presidential candidate has the potential to reshape the election contest after dramatically exposing the deep polarisation in Latin America’s largest nation.
Brazilian candidate in serious condition after stabbing
A leading presidential candidate in Brazil has been stabbed at a campaign event, suffering serious abdominal injuries.
700 ancient Egyptian artefacts destroyed in Brazil museum blaze
The fire that engulfed Brazil’s National Museum destroyed 700 ancient Egyptian artefacts, a preliminary report has revealed.
Rio museum fire: Bid to find what remains of 20 million artefacts
Forensic investigators and researchers are awaiting access to the fire-ravaged National Museum of Rio de Janeiro to find out what remains of the 20 million artefacts.
Brazil museum fire: Brazilians question who is at fault
Recriminations are flying after fire tore through Brazil’s National Museum resulting in the loss of at least part of Latin America’s largest archive of historical artefacts, objects and documents.
Firefighters battle massive blaze at 200-year-old Rio museum
A massive fire has ripped through a 200-year-old museum in Rio de Janeiro, sending large plumes of smoke into the air as firefighters tried to save historical relics from the flames.
British woman had ‘three heart attacks during cosmetic surgery in Turkey’
The devastated partner of a mother-of-three who reportedly died after travelling to Turkey for cosmetic surgery has said she suffered “three heart attacks” during the procedure.
Brazil’s would-be president says police should get medals for killing criminals
A leading candidate for Brazil’s presidency has said police should be given a licence to kill criminals.
Brazil could limit number of Venezuelans crossing border
Brazilian President Michel Temer says authorities are considering limiting the number of Venezuelans entering Brazil each day.
Brazil to deploy military amid Venezuelan migrant crisis
Brazilian president Michel Temer has announced he will deploy the military to restore order in a state at the heart of the Venezuelan migrant crisis.
New drone shots reveal glimpse of isolated Amazonian tribe
New aerial images have provided a rare glimpse of an isolated tribe in Brazil’s Amazon.
Brazilian community to celebrate Pope’s Ireland visit with Portuguese Mass
Hundreds of people from the Brazilian community in Ireland are preparing for a special Mass to celebrate the Pope’s historic visit.
Brazil rules out closing border to Venezuelan immigrants
Brazil will not close its border with Venezuela despite tensions that led to attacks on migrants, an official has said.
Ronaldo to be released from hospital on Monday after suffering ‘strong flu’
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo says he will be discharged from hospital in Ibiza on Monday following reports that he was in intensive care with pneumonia.
Brazilian Workers’ Party names jailed leader as presidential nominee
The Workers’ Party in Brazil has named jailed former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as its nominee for the country’s top job.
Far-right candidate enters fray in Brazil’s presidential election
Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has formally announced his candidacy for Brazil’s presidential election.
Brazilian police arrest plastic surgeon ‘Dr Bumbum’ after patient dies
Police arrested celebrity plastic surgeon Denis Cesar Barros Furtado on Thursday, five days after he went on the run following the death of a patient.
An XI of Brazilian footballers with very English-sounding names
From Socrates to Ronaldinho, Brazilian football history is full of names that scream Selecao, but with goalkeeper Alisson said to be in talks with Liverpool it’s a reminder that some are more English-sounding than others.
World Cup 2018: A closer look at previous third-place play-offs
England and Belgium will take to the World Cup stage in Russia for the final time on Saturday afternoon in the cruellest game of the tournament.
There’s a complete typeface made out of diving Neymars
If you can find the words to describe Neymar’s onfield antics, you now have the perfect font to write them in too.
Brazil judge rules to keep da Silva in jail after dispute
The president of a Brazilian appeals court whose judges issued contradictory rulings on whether former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva should be freed ordered late in the day that he remain jailed.
Paulinho returns to Guangzhou on loan from Barcelona
Barcelona midfielder Paulinho has returned to Guangzhou Evergrande on a season-long loan just a year after making the move in the opposite direction.
Judge reverses order to free former Brazil president
A Brazilian appeals court judge has ordered former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to remain in jail, reversing an earlier order from a judge at the same court.
Brazil Football Federation condemn Fernandinho abuse following World Cup exit
The Brazil Football Federation (CBF) have condemned the racist abuse aimed at Fernandinho and his family after the country’s exit from the World Cup.
The Neymar Challenge: Brazilian inspires hilarious copycat trend
Neymar and his Brazilian teammates may have left the World Cup at the hands of Belgium on Friday night, but his legacy at Russia 2018 is still making waves online.
Kevin De Bruyne: Belgium proved World Cup credentials to beat Brazil
Kevin De Bruyne felt Belgium proved to the world how good they are with their stunning victory over Brazil on Friday.