Brazil

Fire at Rio Olympic Park velodrome brought under control, no injuries reported

A drone view shows the damage of the Velodrome after a fire at the Olympic park, which was used for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Corinthians hire former Brazil interim coach Diniz

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Vasco da Gama v Fluminense - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - October 20, 2025 Vasco da Gama coach Fernando Diniz before the match REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

First win of season puts wind in Max Maeder’s sails as he launches World C’ships comeback

Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder claimed his fourth straight Trofeo Princesa Sofia title on April 4, 2026.

Ex-Brazil and Chelsea midfielder Oscar retires with heart problem

Sao Paulo midfielder Oscar (left) in action against Libertad midfielder Alvaro Campuzano in May 2025, during group stage matches for the Copa Libertadores.

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni denies ‘ugly’ racism claims

Benfica's Argentinian winger Gianluca Prestianni hiding his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr, who complained about alleged racists insults during the Champions League knockout round play-off, first-leg football match at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on Feb 17, 2026.

Japan high on confidence ahead of World Cup after beating England 1-0

Kaoru Mitoma trying to evade the attentions of England's Kobbie Mainoo (right) and Cole Palmer during the 1-0 friendly win over England at Wembley on March 31, 2026, in London.

Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up

Mar 31, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Brazil midfielder Danilo (18) reacts with forward Luiz Henrique (20) after scoring a goal against Croatia in the first half during an international friendly at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Ancelotti says Danilo certain to be part of Brazil World Cup squad

Mar 26, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Brazli head coach Carlo Ancelotti applauds before their friendly against France at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro seen tied in presidential run-off, poll shows

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony to mark the third anniversary of Bolsonaro's failed coup attempt, in Brasilia, Brazil, January 8, 2026. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

Brazil's Lula reiterates support for Bachelet as next UN Secretary-General

FILE PHOTO: Chile's President Michelle Bachelet meets with Chilean residents in Mexico City August 14, 2015. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo

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