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The Latest Breaking News from Brazil

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Daily Record

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

The Independent UK

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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.

Reuters

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.

Tribune News Service

Happy New Year as Scotland welcomes 2023

It's the first time since the pandemic that people have been able to party on Hogmanay in Edinburgh.

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Brazil's Lula calls for peace at meetings with Russia, Ukraine representatives

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met on Saturday with representatives of Russia and Ukraine ahead of his inauguration and called for an end to the war between the two countries.

Reuters

Liverpool midfielder sends Luis Suarez message as former favourite awaits reunion

The Former Reds striker has signed a two-year deal that will keep hi in Brazil until the age of 37

Liverpool Echo

Bruno Guimaraes' touching tribute to Brazil legend Pele ahead of Newcastle United vs Leeds

Guimaraes paid tribute to Pele following his passing on Thursday ahead of Newcastle's match with Leeds

Chronicle Live

Pele's Arsenal preference revisited as football mourns the loss of an icon

Brazilian footballing icon Pele had previously admitted a soft spot for Arsenal in 2015, even admitting he would have chosen to play for the Gunners over Chelsea

Football London

Manchester United star Antony reveals touching tribute to Brazil legend Pele on his shirt

A minute's applause took place before kick off between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United

Manchester Evening News

The 'King' and the Queen: Bewitched by Pele, Elizabeth II made him a Knight

In 2022, Britain lost its queen and Brazil its soccer 'king' - two giant figures of the 20th century who crossed paths at least twice over the years.

Reuters

Brazil: Largest Port To Be Renamed After Late Football King Pele

The largest port in Brazil and Latin America, located in the city of Santos, will be named after three-time world football champion Pele. Read on for details:

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nearly 50 years later, playing with Pelé is still a ‘dream come true’ for Bob Rigby

PHILADELPHIA — Bob Rigby boarded two flights and a hydrofoil boat, traveling 30 hours to meet the New York Cosmos in Sweden as their last-minute goalkeeper for a 1975 world tour. He grew up in Delaware County, was a substitute teacher while playing at Veterans Stadium for the Atoms, and…

Daily Mirror

Pele's 100-year-old mum 'unaware' Brazil legend has died in heartbreaking update

Pele sadly passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday after a long battle with bowel cancer but his mother has no idea that the Brazilian football legend has died

The Times of India

When Pele was part of Kerala state syllabus

KOCHI: Pele never came to Kerala during his life span and no one from the state could watch the Brazilian’s exploits at the World Cups live as television was still a distant dream for them then. Yet, he should be credited for making a majority of Keralites fall in love…

The Times of India

Pele: The first-ever global sports hero

Salve Jorge, a popular restaurant in Historico Centro district in Brazil’s Sao Paulo, pays homage to the famous ‘George’s’ from across the world. Literally meaning ‘Hail George’, the colonial-styled watering hole displays rows of framed illustrations of well-known namesakes – the saint, Shaw, Harrison, even George of the Jungle --…

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The Times of India

RIP Pele: Adeus the King of the beautiful game

A rare interaction in Kolkata reveals why Pele held millions spellbound...

WEKU

Brazilians remember Pelé for the 'sense of identity' he gave them

"He leaves a legacy, a person of color who was crowned king of soccer, and he also brought a lot of peace outside Brazil," says Jorge Tavares, a resident of the late soccer legend's home state.

Daily Mirror

Brazil mourns Pele as funeral organisers plan route past 100-year-old mum's home

Pele will be laid to rest in the world's tallest cemetery next week as Brazilians - and fans across the world - mourn the death of one of football's greatest-ever players

The Independent UK

Pele: Anfield holds minute’s applause as Premier League pays tribute to Brazil icon

All Premier League games this weekend will see players wear black armbands with a minute's applause prior to kick-off

The Independent UK

Officials say Bolsonaro may have left Brazil for Florida

The office of Brazil’s vice president says he’s become acting president, an indication that President Jair Bolsonaro has left the country

France 24

The World Cups that made Pelé 'immortal'

The football legend Pelé, who died on December 29, went down in history not only as an incredible striker but also as the only man to have won the World Cup three times. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the three World Cups that would result in Fifa dubbing…

The National (Scotland)

'A genius on and off the field' - Smith details incredible meetings with 'hero' Pele

Gordon Smith is one of the lucky few to have met with Pele on numerous occasions.

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