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Pelé was more than a great footballer – he revolutionised Brazil’s football industry

Brazilian football legend Pelé (1940-2022), whose death was announced in December, inspired countless fans with his skills on the pitch. But his contribution to the off-the-pitch business of football is by no means less impressive.

The Conversation

Over €48k raised for alleged murder victim Bruna Fonseca to fly body back to her native Brazil

On New Year’s Day, Bruna Fonseca's body was found at a Flat on Liberty Street in Cork at around lunchtime

Irish Mirror

Criticism of Lula's economic plans mounts as Brazil markets tank

Criticism of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's economic policies grew on Wednesday, with analysts and a leading newspaper slamming ministers after local markets tanked in the leftist's first two days in office.

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Cape Verde become first country to name a stadium after Pele following Gianni Infantino urge

Cape Verde have become the first country to name a stadium after Pele following Gianni Infantino’s call for every nation to do so.

Evening Standard

Pele: Cape Verde become first country to name stadium after Brazil legend

The Brazil great died aged 82 on December 29.

The Independent UK

Analysis-Brazil's Bolsonaro faces legal risks after losing immunity

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's loss of broad protections from prosecution when he stepped down on Sunday leaves him more exposed to criminal and electoral probes that could lead to his arrest or prevent him from running for office.

Reuters

Ex-Liverpool star Luis Suarez in line for tense reunion after ‘disgraceful’ incident

Luis Suarez is set for the next stage of his glittering career with Brazilian side Gremio but might have to build a few bridges with one of his new teammates before getting down to business

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Casemiro and Christian Eriksen alliance forms cornerstone of Manchester United revival

The Brazilian and Danish midfielders, who have added control to Erik ten Hag’s side, inspired victory over Bournemouth

The Independent UK

Norway says fund to reduce Amazon deforestation in Brazil back in business

Norway, the major donor to the Amazon Fund, said the initiative for backing forest protection had been re-activated now that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was back in office and vowing to halt deforestation.

Reuters

Blinken talks Lula White House visit, Venezuela with top Brazil diplomat

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Brazil's new Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Tuesday and discussed a trip to Washington by newly sworn-in leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Reuters

Criminal case against George Santos in Brazil is revived as NY congressman-elect set to be sworn-in

A prosecutor’s office in Brazil said that it was reviving a long-dormant criminal case against George Santos, as the fabulist Long Island congressman-elect prepared to take his House seat on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Brazil bids farewell to pioneer Pele in glorious send off for football's greatest

Thousands flooded the streets of Santos to say their final goodbyes to Brazilian legend Pele, the three-time World Cup winner who died in December at the age of 82

Daily Mirror

Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous

Pelé was laid to rest in Santos, the city where he grew up, became famous, and helped make into a global capital of his sport.

Chicago Sun-Times

Photo of Bolsonaro eating KFC in Florida after Brazil election loss inspires memes – and even an oil painting

Defeated right-winger skipped Lula’s inauguration and went to Florida instead

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Thousands line streets to bid final farewell to Brazil great Pele

Pele was interred after a private funeral service.

The Independent UK

‘His legacy will outlive us all’: Pele takes final journey as thousands attend funeral

The Brazil legend’s casket was taken from Santos’ stadium to a vertical cemetery overlooking the pitch, five days after the icon died of colon cancer at the age of 82

Daily Mirror

"Pele is eternal" - Brazil pays tribute as legend reaches final resting place

The 82-year-old, who passed away last week, was transported on top of a fire engine from Santos' stadium to the world's largest vertical cemetery as hundreds of thousands filled the streets to reflect and celebrate the life of their country's finest footballer

Daily Mirror

Gianni Infantino hits back with response after scathing criticism over Pele coffin selfie

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has responded after he was heavily criticised for taking a selfie just yards away from Pele's open coffin during the Brazilian icon's wake on Monday

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Man Utd cult hero joining Luis Suarez at new club in January transfer switch

Luis Suarez recently joined Brazilian side Gremio on a two-year deal and could find himself lining-up alongside a Manchester United cult hero if rumours are to be believed

Evening Standard

Pele funeral live updates: Brazil football legend laid to rest after thousands line streets

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The Independent UK

Pele funeral – live: Football legend transported to cemetery after funeral in Santos

Pelé, whose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, will be buried at the Memorial Necropole Ecumenical, a vertical cemetery in Santos, with only his family present

The Independent UK

Pele funeral – live: Brazil legend and three-time World Cup winner to be buried after procession in Santos

Pelé, whose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, will be buried at the Memorial Necropole Ecumenical, a vertical cemetery in Santos, with only his family present

Evening Standard

Thousands of mourners file past Pele’s body ahead of Brazil footballing legend’s funeral

Pele’s body has been lying in state at his hometown stadium, following his death aged 82

The Independent UK

Pele to be buried today after lying in state as thousands of fans queue to pay tribute

The three-time World Cup winner died on December 29 aged 82.

Wales Online

Thousands queue to see Pele's coffin ahead of his burial today

The former Brazil international was a national hero, winning three FIFA World Cups during his legendary career

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