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Brazilians bid farewell to football legend Pelé

Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos on Monday. Watch FRANCE 24’s special programme on the passing of Brazil’s football legend.

France 24

Pelé funeral – live: Brazil prepares to say final goodbye to legend

Pelé died last week after a long battle with colon cancer

The Independent UK

Pelé put passion at the heart of soccer

He remains the face of a purity in soccer that existed long before big money and global geopolitics infiltrated

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Brazil's Lula decrees extension for tax exemption on fuels

Brazil's newly sworn-in President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a decree on Sunday extending for 60 days an exemption for fuels from federal taxes, a measure passed by his predecessor aimed at lowering their cost.

Reuters

George Santos seemingly admitted to 2008 check fraud on social media, report says

The newly elected Republican is accused of spending nearly $700 at a clothing store using a fake name and stolen checks in Brazil in 2008

The Independent UK

Leftist Lula da Silva is sworn in as president to lead a divided Brazil

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva assumed office as Brazil's new leader Sunday, just three years after being released from prison on corruption charges and 12 years after his first two terms as president.

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Pele to be buried on 9th floor of cemetery so he can 'see' pitch that made him famous

Details of football legend Pele funeral and last wish revealed as he's to be buried within sight of the iconic Santos stadium - and there's also a special homage to his dad

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‘This nightmare is over’: Lula vows to pull Brazil out of Bolsonaro’s era of ‘devastation’

Leftwinger promises environmental protections and social progress as he’s sworn in as president

The Guardian - UK

Lula is back in Brazil, promising prosperity amid global economic pain

BRASILIA, Brazil — Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva retakes the helm of Latin America’s largest democracy promising to bring back the economic inclusion and prosperity that marked his first two terms in Brazil’s highest office between 2003 and 2011.

Tribune News Service

Lula sworn in as Brazil's president in ceremony Bolsonaro skipped

Lula is back in power.

Axios

Lula’s foreign policy? Encouraging a multipolar world

Brazil’s president has long sought a multipolar global order and now pledges to ‘have relations with everyone’

The Guardian - US

Lula sworn in as President of Brazil after defeating outgoing Jair Bolsonaro

Security was tight at the ceremony, amid fears those who oppose the incoming president could cause disruption

Evening Standard

Pelé brought renown to Santos, Brazilian port city and team

Pelé

The Independent UK

Jail time hardened Lula's resolve to tackle poverty over profit

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 580-day stretch behind bars imbued him with a renewed sense of social justice, the leftist's allies and confidants said, convincing him of the need to prioritize ending poverty over boosting profits.

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Beale compares 'beautiful' Old Firm derby to Brazil rivalries

MICHAEL BEALE is under no illusions about the scale of the Old Firm derby as he prepares to manage Rangers for the first time against their fierce…

Daily Mirror

David Beckham's Inter Miami plan dealt first blow which could block Lionel Messi transfer

David Beckham's supposed plan to bring Luis Suarez to Inter Miami has hit a stumbling block after it was confirmed the forward has joined Brazilian second tier side Gremio

The Guardian - UK

Pelé’s shimmering legend was forged in the heat of the 1970 World Cup finals

The displays that won him the affections of the world came in a tournament that itself occupies a mythic zone in football’s collective memory

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lula Returns for Third Term as Brazil President

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to be inaugurated Sunday for a third term as Brazilian president, in a ceremony snubbed by outgoing leader Jair Bolsonaro, underlining the deep divisions the veteran leftist inherits. The swearing-in will cap a remarkable political comeback for 77-year-old Lula, who returns to the…

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France 24

Brazil’s Lula set to be inaugurated as president amid tight security

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on how Brazil should be remade in the image of its hero Pelé

Bolsonaro has gone, now Lula and his new government have the huge task of putting the country back together

Daily Record

Michael Beale reacts to Rangers and Celtic ticket squabble with Brazilians 'don’t argue about 700 away fans’ line

The Ibrox boss on the passion of the Old Firm and where it ranks among the world’s greatest derbies.

The Independent UK

Lula set for inauguration to preside over polarized Brazil

Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be sworn in Sunday in the capital of Brasilia and assume office for the third time, marking the culmination of a political comeback sure to thrill supporters and enrage opponents in a fiercely polarized nation

Reuters

Lula takes over in Brazil, slams Bolsonaro's anti-democratic threats

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as Brazil's president on Sunday, delivering a searing indictment of far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro and vowing a drastic change of course to rescue a nation plagued by hunger, poverty and racism.

Reuters

Brazil acting president hits out at 'silent' Bolsonaro in New Year speech

Brazil's acting president, Hamilton Mourao, on Saturday criticized outgoing far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro for allowing anti-democratic sentiment to thrive in the wake of this year's election, in a veiled dig in a New Year speech.

Tribune News Service

Brazil vice president criticizes Bolsonaro supporters over chaos

Brazil’s outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro helped foment social tension after losing the country’s elections, and his followers should support a change in administrations, Vice President Hamilton Mourao said Saturday.

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