News for 'Brazilians'

Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The President, who has been known to mingle in crowds without covering his face, confirmed the results while wearing a mask and speaking to reporters huddled close in front of him in Brasilia.

Bolsonaro supporters storm key govt buildings in Brazil

Bolsonaro supporters storm key govt buildings in Brazil

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

At least 170 people were arrested after supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government offices.

Brazil star Neymar fined $3.5 million

Brazil star Neymar fined $3.5 million

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Brazilian authorities said that soccer star Neymar was fined 16 million reais ($3.33 million) for breaching environmental rules.

Disappointed, but...: Biden on Xi skipping G20 summit

Disappointed, but...: Biden on Xi skipping G20 summit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

India is awaiting a written confirmation from China on President Xi's participation in the G20 Leaders Summit, Muktesh Pardeshi, Special Secretary for G20, said on Friday.

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The agreement follows the racist insults 22-year-old Vinicius suffered in a LaLiga match at Valencia

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Arsenal had more than twice as many chances but failed to take any as the visitors defended gamely.

'Devastating to think that in 2023 we're still seeing these things'

'Devastating to think that in 2023 we're still seeing these things'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Lewis Hamilton said Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr as 'incredibly brave' for his response to racist insults in Spain.

Messi to captain Inter Miami: Martino

Messi to captain Inter Miami: Martino

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

World Cup winner Lionel Messi will be the new captain of Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer (MLS) side's coach Tata Martino confirmed on Monday.

PIX! 10-man Barca clinch narrow win over Valencia

PIX! 10-man Barca clinch narrow win over Valencia

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Barcelona, reduced to 10-man in the last half-an-hour, clinched a narrow win over Valencia in their La Liga match on Sunday.

Neymar fined over breaching rules for coastal mansion

Neymar fined over breaching rules for coastal mansion

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Neymar was fined 16 million reais ($3.33 million) for breaching environmental rules during the construction of his coastal mansion in southeastern Brazil.

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Ronaldo overshadowed by Al-Nassr teammate!

Ronaldo overshadowed by Al-Nassr teammate!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Despite finding the back of the net for Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo is unable to step out of the shadow of teammate Anderson Talisca.

Salah's late penalty earns Liverpool draw with Man Utd

Salah's late penalty earns Liverpool draw with Man Utd

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Mohamed Salah scored a late equaliser from a penalty kick as Liverpool escaped Old Trafford with a single point in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United to climb to even on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Benzema nets seven-minute hat-trick!

Benzema nets seven-minute hat-trick!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Karim Benzema's seven-minute hattrick saw Real Madrid thrash Real Valladolid 6-0 in their La Liga encounter

Brazilian court partially halts work on World Cup arena after death

Brazilian court partially halts work on World Cup arena after death

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A Brazilian labour court ordered a partial stop to construction on the Arena Amazonia in the jungle city of Manaus after the death of a worker who fell off the stadium's roof raised safety concerns ahead of the 2014 football World Cup.

Racists have no place in a football stadium: Vinicius Jr

Racists have no place in a football stadium: Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Atletico said they are collaborating with authorities to identify the abusers who would be banned by the club. The Prosecutor's Office of Madrid is also investigating the case.

World Cup chit-chat: Brazilian prostitutes prepare with English lessons, credit card facilities

World Cup chit-chat: Brazilian prostitutes prepare with English lessons, credit card facilities

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Brazil's one million licensed prostitutes are reportedly preparing to cash in at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, where more than 3.7 million soccer fans are expected to pour in.

Guess How Many G20 Meetings PM Will Have

Guess How Many G20 Meetings PM Will Have

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi will hold over 15 meetings with visiting leaders between Friday, September 8, 2023, and Sunday, September 10, 2023 during the G20 summit in Delhi.

WC PIX: Late Casemiro strike sends Brazil into last 16

WC PIX: Late Casemiro strike sends Brazil into last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group G match between Brazil and Switzerland on Monday.

Plane carrying Brazilian soccer team ran out of fuel

Plane carrying Brazilian soccer team ran out of fuel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The plane that crashed in Colombia virtually wiping out an entire Brazilian football team was running out of fuel, had no electrical power, and was preparing for an emergency landing, according to the pilot's final words. The disaster on Monday night killed 71 people and sent shock waves round the global football world. Only six on board the LAMIA Bolivia charter flight survived, including three of the Chapecoense football squad en route to the biggest game in their history: the Copa Sudamericana final.

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Brazilian Casemiro struck late to send Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as teenagers Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas inspired Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday.

Real Madrid thrash old rivals Barca to win Super Cup

Real Madrid thrash old rivals Barca to win Super Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick in the first half as Real Madrid were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions

The greatest of all time, finally together in heaven

The greatest of all time, finally together in heaven

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The cases made on both sides came with a host of subtexts: the Argentine versus the Brazilian, the man of the people versus the establishment figure, the party animal versus the quiet man, and the rebel versus the conformist.

Legends Gather To Inspire Brazil

Legends Gather To Inspire Brazil

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A sea of Brazilian fans and this 'Special Four' inspired the otherwise unconvincing Samba Boys to a late win.

World Cup meets could see spike in COVID in Brazil

World Cup meets could see spike in COVID in Brazil

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

On World Cup game days, many Brazilians get time off work to pack into bars and restaurants or gather for home barbecues to watch the games, rooting for a national team seeking its sixth world champion title in Qatar.

Ronaldinho arrives in Kolkata, to inaugurate a Durga Puja Pandal

Ronaldinho arrives in Kolkata, to inaugurate a Durga Puja Pandal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho on Sunday arrived in Kolkata on a two-day visit.

India at US Open: Yuki, Saketh knocked out; Bopanna marches on

India at US Open: Yuki, Saketh knocked out; Bopanna marches on

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

In his mixed doubles, Rohan Bopanna and Indonesian Aldila Sutjiad beat German pair Andreas Mies and Vera Zvonareva 7-5, 6-2 in US Open first round match on Thursday.

Asian football: Ronaldo scores in his 1,200th game

Asian football: Ronaldo scores in his 1,200th game

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup

G20: World leaders hail Modi's 'decisive leadership'

G20: World leaders hail Modi's 'decisive leadership'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

With India's G20 presidency ensuring several tangible outcomes, world leaders at the two-day summit in New Delhi hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'decisive leadership' and for championing the voice of the Global South, sources said on Sunday.

Mbappe, Bellingham, Haaland - Football ready for new king

Mbappe, Bellingham, Haaland - Football ready for new king

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Now, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo venturing into smaller leagues as they near the end of their brilliant careers, 2024 may finally be the year for the next in line in football royalty.

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Real Madrid star Vinicius racially attacked for 10th time this season.

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Captain Wendie Renard's header seven minutes from time earned France a dramatic 2-1 win over Brazil.

Champions League PIX: Porto down Arsenal; Barca-Napoli play drab draw

Champions League PIX: Porto down Arsenal; Barca-Napoli play drab draw

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

PIX: Ten-man Barcelona ease to victory; Kane leads Bayern fightback

PIX: Ten-man Barcelona ease to victory; Kane leads Bayern fightback

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Barcelona won 3-1 at Alaves in La Liga on Saturday thanks to goals by Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan and substitute Victor Roque, who was sent off after picking up a second yellow card.

Record-breaker Biles wins sixth all-around World title!

Record-breaker Biles wins sixth all-around World title!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Simone Biles surpassed Belarusian Vitaly Scherbo's record of 33 medals in total at the Olympics and World Championships.

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Richarlison is a rarity among the overindulged footballing elite. In a World Cup which has been overshadowed by social issues, Brazil's latest football sensation is championing more than just one cause, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Soccer PIX: Modric stunner helps Real extend lead; Ramos nets late equaliser

Soccer PIX: Modric stunner helps Real extend lead; Ramos nets late equaliser

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric came off the bench to net a stunning strike from the edge of the box late in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win over Sevilla on Sunday and stretch their lead at the top of La Liga to eight points.

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

From the landing of Chandrayaan 3 to the bombardment of Palestine by Israel, a look at some events that shaped the world in the second half of 2023.

Disappointing end to Ronaldo's debut season in Saudi

Disappointing end to Ronaldo's debut season in Saudi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Though Cristiano Ronaldo scored an impressive number of goals, he remained empty handed in his debut season in Saudi Arabia.

'I'll be here': French Prez Macron to be R-Day chief guest

'I'll be here': French Prez Macron to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

India had invited United States President Joe Biden to grace the occasion but he expressed inability to travel to New Delhi in January.