Tag: Rio de Janeiro
Serbia pulls away late to win Olympic qualifying opener
Serbia’s quest to return to the Olympics got off to a good start.
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Brazil scrambles to help the poor, while they barely hang on
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has asked supermarkets to lower prices of staple foods and his economy minister suggested homeless people...
Indigenous protest Brazil bill that could weaken land claims
BRASILIA, Brazil — Hundreds of Indigenous people gathered outside Brazil's Congress on Wednesday to push for rejection of a bill that could loosen protections...
Brazil beats Peru 4-0 to move into 1st in Copa America group
SAO PAULO — Brazil changed half of its team to face Peru on Thursday in its second Copa America match but still cruised to...
Emotional Neymar counts down to Pelé’s record for Brazil
SAO PAULO — Neymar might not win three World Cups in his career like Pelé did, but he is closing in as top goal...
Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil in Olympic women’s soccer
RIO DE JANEIRO — Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil's women's soccer team at the Tokyo Olympics in what is expected to be their...
Brazil names veteran Dani Alves to Olympic soccer team
RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil named 38-year-old defender Dani Alves to its Olympic soccer team on Thursday.
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Brazil keeps search for striker against Peru at Copa America
SAO PAULO — Brazil coach Tie has hinted he'll continue searching for his ideal strike force in Thursday's Copa America game against Peru.
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Messi eyes Copa America for “biggest dream” with Argentina
SAO PAULO — Lionel Messi has won it all with Barcelona in a decorated career. Winning a title with Argentina remains one of his...
Messi’s Argentina team draws 1-1 with Chile at Copa America
RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick, repeatedly dribbled through the Chilean defense and created opportunities regularly for his Argentina...
