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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

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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FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil beat South Korea, dedicate victory to ailing Pele

Brazil scampered to a 4-1 win over South Korea on Monday to storm into the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, and the players, led by Neymar, paid tribute to the legend Pele, who watched the game from a Sao Paulo hospital while getting treatment for a…

The Times of India

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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Pele not under terminal care, says daughter of the football legend

SAO PAULO: Football legend Pele's medical condition has become unstable over the last few days in his battle with colon cancer, but one of his daughters on Sunday refuted reports that the 82-year-old Brazilian is under palliative or terminal care.

The Times of India

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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.

The Independent UK

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…

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

Reuters

Brazil's Lula to meet Biden before inauguration, aide says

Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is likely to meet U.S. president Joe Biden before his government inauguration in January next year, his close aide and former Sao Paulo mayor Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Lula seen tapping Haddad for Brazil finance minister in coming days -sources

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to tap former Sao Paulo Mayor Fernando Haddad in coming days to be his finance minister, people familiar with the deliberations told Reuters on Tuesday.

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Brazil's Lula to prioritize tax reform early in govt, aide says

Brazil President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will give "full priority" to kicking off tax reform early in his administration, close aide and former Sao Paulo mayor Fernando Haddad said on Friday.

Daily Mirror

George Russell broke head rest as Mercedes star crashed out of Brazilian GP Qualifying

Mercedes star George Russell suffered some damage in Sao Paulo GP qualifying to his head rest following an accident which resulted in a red flag for the final session

Daily Mirror

Lando Norris hit by food poisoning ahead of Brazilian GP as McLaren prepare replacement

Norris will miss the whole of media day ahead of the race in Sao Paulo this weekend, which will not be ideal preparation for McLaren amid their tight midfield battle in the standings

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton hails “greatest honour” as he’s officially made honorary citizen of Brazil

Lewis Hamilton received a knighthood earlier late last year and now he received a prestigious honour from the country of Brazil ahead of the Sao Paulo GP this Sunday

Daily Mirror

Brazilian politician calls Lewis Hamilton eight-time F1 champion after fans 'correct' him

Before Lewis Hamilton attempts to win the the Brazilian Grand Prix for the third time this weekend in Sao Paulo he was honoured by the nation in a very special way

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Brazilian Teens Put World Cup Sticker Craze within Reach of Poor Kids

On a giant table in the Brazilian megacity of Sao Paulo teenagers spread out collectible stickers paying homage to their favorite football stars. In the run-up to this month's World Cup in Qatar - the biggest stage for the planet's most popular sport - the special edition stickers are a…

Daily Mirror

F1 offers clarity after speculation Brazilian GP could be at risk over political unrest

Speculation suggested F1 bosses were allegedly concerned about political unrest in Brazil ahead of the race in Sao Paulo next weekend, but Mirror Sport understands this to be untrue

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