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Facebook’s answer to TikTok is a welcome addition to the marketplace
Facebook has been preparing a global launch of its answer to TikTok for over a year,…
JUST IN: Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive for Coronavirus
As Brazil’s coronavirus numbers continue to rise with the second-highest cases in the world, the country’s…
CNN Reporter Bruna Macedo Mugged at Knifepoint During Live Report
[embedded content] CNN Brasil reporter Bruna Macedo was robbed at knifepoint during a live report in…
David Luiz agrees to 1-year contract extension with Arsenal
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal defender David Luiz has agreed to a contract extension for the 2020-21…
Neymar loses lawsuit over signing bonus with Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A Spanish court has ruled in favor of Barcelona in a dispute…
Rio restarts soccer league next to field hospital for COVID
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Copa Libertadores champion Flamengo and tiny Bangu were to play at…
Brazil withdraws bid to host 2023 Women’s World Cup
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil withdrew its bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup, arguing…
Former Brazil women’s soccer coach Alvarez dies at 63
SAO PAULO (AP) — Oswaldo Alvarez, who coached Brazil at the last two Women’s World Cups,…
Trump Issues Travel Ban for Non-Citizens from Brazil After Coronavirus Cases Spike
Public domain image by Alachua County, Florida. On Sunday, President Donald Trump issued a travel ban…
Locked down, not out: Teenage pro prepares for post-pandemic
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — He caught the attention of Robbie Fowler, a man revered by some,…
South American soccer players seek full pay amid coronavirus
SAO PAULO (AP) — As soccer players around Europe accept pay cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic,…
South American footballers seek full pay amid coronavirus
SAO PAULO (AP) — Stars in some big Europe leagues are taking deep pay cuts amid…
Prison sentence of Brazil soccer executive Marin cut short
NEW YORK (AP) — The former head of Brazilian soccer was granted compassionate release from a…
Relive the USA’s win over France in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Women’s World Cup
In June of 2019, the United States women’s national soccer team traveled to France for the Women’s World Cup,…
São Paulo stadium turning into hospital for coronavirus
SAO PAULO (AP) — Pacaembu Stadium in downtown São Paulo is being turned into an open-air…
JUST IN: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For Coronavirus After Meeting With Trump
Alex Wong/Getty Images Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for the coronavirus this week just days…
Neymar back in Brazil squad for World Cup qualifying
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar is back in Brazil’s squad after a left thigh injury…
Paraguay police detain Ronaldinho, allege false passport
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Former soccer star Ronaldinho has been detained by Paraguayan police for allegedly…