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Lula taps close ally as Brazil's next finance minister

When Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was barred from running for office four years ago, he turned to one of his most trusted allies to take up the banner of his Workers Party (PT) in the 2018 presidential race.

Reuters

Harry Styles’ merchandise van hijacked by gunmen as singer tours Brazil

The crew were stopped in their vehicle by the thugs while driving van south along the B-116 highway from Sao Paulo to the city of Curitiba on Friday.

Daily Record

Brazil's Lula names ex-Sao Paulo mayor Haddad as finance minister

Brazil's leftist President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday picked a trusted ally, former Sao Paulo Mayor Fernando Haddad, as his finance minister, ending days of speculation over a key appointment.

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Harry Styles van hijacked by gunmen and stolen in Brazil before show

A van containing Harry Styles merchandise was hijacked by three gunmen along the B-116 highway from Sao Paulo to the city of Curitiba on Friday

Daily Mirror

Pele health 'improving progressively': hospital

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Pele's health is "improving progressively," his doctors said Tuesday, a week after the 82-year-old Brazilian football legend was hospitalized amid ongoing treatment for colon cancer.

AFP

Neymar Scores, Brazil Advances to Quarterfinals at World Cup

It was the same old Neymar out there, looking fit and scoring a goal to move closer to Pelé’s all-time record and lead Brazil into the World Cup quarterfinals. Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16…

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Brazil dedicates World Cup win to ailing football legend Pele

‘This victory is for him’: Vinicius Jr said of win over South Korea dedicated to Pele who is hospitalised in Sao Paulo.

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Brazil dedicate World Cup victory to ailing Pele

Doha (AFP) - Brazil's players paid tribute to legend Pele, who is receiving hospital treatment in Sao Paulo due to his ailing health, after sauntering to a 4-1 World Cup victory over South Korea.

AFP

Pele watches Brazil World Cup match from hospital

Sao Paulo (AFP) - With fans worldwide on edge over his health, ailing 82-year-old football legend Pele said Monday he was cheering for the Brazilian national team from hospital as they stormed to a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals.

AFP

Pele says watching Brazil World Cup match from hospital

Sao Paulo (AFP) - With fans worldwide on edge over his health, ailing 82-year-old football legend Pele wished the Brazilian national team luck Monday for their World Cup last-16 match, saying he would be cheering them on from hospital.

AFP

Pele says will watch Brazil World Cup match from hospital

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Football legend Pele wished the Brazilian national team luck Monday for their World Cup last-16 match against South Korea, saying he would be watching from hospital, where the 82-year-old icon has been undergoing treatment.

AFP

'He'll come home': Pele's daughters reassure fans of ill football icon

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Brazilian football superstar Pele's daughters told his fans Sunday that their father's health was not at serious risk, saying they are confident he will return home when he recovers from a respiratory infection.

AFP

Worried fans keep vigil outside Brazil clinic of football icon Pele

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Fans of football superstar Pele congregated Sunday outside the Sao Paulo hospital where the 82-year-old Brazilian icon is being treated for a respiratory infection.

AFP

Brazil Sweat on Neymar Return ahead of South Korea World Cup Clash

Brazil head into Monday's World Cup last-16 tie against South Korea preoccupied by the health of the great Pele and with coach Tite wondering whether to recall the Selecao's current number 10 Neymar after an ankle injury. Tite used his press conference prior to Friday's final group game against Cameroon…

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The Independent UK

Pele ‘strong with a lot of hope’ amid health concerns

The 82-year-old is in hospital in Sao Paulo

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Pele says he is ‘strong with a lot of hope’ amid health concerns

The 82-year-old is in hospital in Sao Paulo.

AFP

Hospitalized football icon Pele says he's 'strong, with a lot of hope'

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Brazilian football legend Pele said on Saturday that he feels "strong, with a lot of hope" despite medical problems that have kept the 82-year-old sports icon in the hospital with a respiratory infection.

The Independent UK

Pele ‘stable’ and responding to treatment, Sao Paulo hospital confirms

The 82-year-old former Brazil striker has been battling colon cancer since last September

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Pele 'stable', 'no worsening' in last 24 hours

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Doctors treating Brazilian football legend Pele said on Saturday the 82-year-old remained "stable" after developing a respiratory infection with his condition not having deteriorated over the last 24 hours.

The Independent UK

Pele is stable and responding to treatment, according to Sao Paulo hospital

The 82-year-old former Brazil striker has been battling colon cancer since last September.

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker and Kylian Mbappe lead Pele tributes after move to 'end-of-life' care

Pele is receiving pain-relief medication in an end-of-life ward in Sao Paulo after he was taken to hospital earlier this week, according to reports in his native Brazil

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Doctors: Pele has Respiratory Infection, but Doing 'Better'

Brazilian football legend Pele, who was hospitalized this week amid ongoing cancer treatments, has developed a respiratory infection, but is in stable condition and "showing general improvement," his doctors said Friday. The 82-year-old icon, who has been in fragile health in recent years, was hospitalized Tuesday in Sao Paulo for…

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Pele has respiratory infection, but doing 'better': doctors

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Brazilian football legend Pele, who was hospitalized this week amid ongoing cancer treatments, has developed a respiratory infection, but is in stable condition and "showing general improvement," his doctors said Friday.

AFP

Brazil coach Tite wishes 'good health' to Pele

Doha (AFP) - Brazil coach Tite said Thursday his thoughts were with Pele after the football icon was hospitalised in Sao Paulo for a "reevaluation" of his treatment following a colon tumour last year.

Daily Mirror

Brit stripped and robbed of £19,000 Rolex after falling for dating app scam

The victim told police that he speaks Portuguese reasonably well so was able to communicate with the thugs who kept him in the car for a few hours in Sao Paulo, Brazil

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