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Brazil crowned world’s best FIFA esports nation for second time

Brazil crowned world’s best FIFA esports nation for second time

Brazil cemented themselves in history as the best FIFAe nation in the world on 14 July. With national pride on the line, 24 nations competed in the 2v2 format for a total prize pool of…

Pele passes away at 82

Pele passes away at 82

Pele, the star Brazilian football star who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest athletes in modern history, passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday. Pele’s daughter announced the demise…

FIFA to analyse official reports on suspension of WC qualifier between Brazil & Argentina

FIFA to analyse official reports on suspension of WC qualifier between Brazil & Argentina

FIFA, the global football governing body, has said that it will analyse reports from match officials before deciding upon a course of action for the suspended World Cup qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina. Notably,…

Brazil-Argentina WC qualifier suspended after players breach Covid-19 protocol

Brazil-Argentina WC qualifier suspended after players breach Covid-19 protocol

Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Argentina at the Corinthians Arena stadium in Sao Paulo was suspended on Sunday after four players from the visiting side were accused of breaching Covid-19 protocols. After seven minutes into…

Of over 300 Brazilian athletes, only two to participate at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

Of over 300 Brazilian athletes, only two to participate at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

Despite having a 300-plus contingent at the Tokyo Olympics, Brazil will be represented by only two athletes — flag bearers Bruno Rezende and Ketleyn Quadros at the games opening ceremony on Friday evening. Besides Rezende,…

Despite Covid scare, Brazil’s Supreme Court gives green signal to Copa America

Despite Covid scare, Brazil’s Supreme Court gives green signal to Copa America

The Supreme Court of Brazil has given a green signal to the government for hosting the Copa America tournament despite the coronavirus pandemic. In an extraordinary virtual session, a majority of the high court’s 11…

Hosts Brazil to take on Venezuela in Copa America 2021 opener, announces CONMEBOL

Hosts Brazil to take on Venezuela in Copa America 2021 opener, announces CONMEBOL

Hosts Brazil will begin their Copa America 2021 campaign against Venezuela in the capital Brasilia while the final will be held at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has announced.…

Spike in Covid-19 cases force 3 Brazilian state to halt local professional football competitions

Spike in Covid-19 cases force 3 Brazilian state to halt local professional football competitions

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases, three Brazilian state government of Ceara, Parana, and Santa Catarina have reportedly suspended their local professional football tournaments. “If there is no compliance with the recommendation, measures will be…