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January 1, 2023

Brazil's Silva sworn in, pledges to rebuild country, hold outgoing Bolsonaro admin accountable

Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn-in as president, promising to rebuild the country and hold members of his predecessor's administration accountable.

December 29, 2022

Neymar Jr., Cristiano Ronaldo among those grieving loss of Brazilian soccer star Pelé

Neymar Jr. wears No. 10 for Brazil in honor of Pelé, who passed away on Thursday at age 82. He and many others offered their condolences via social media.

December 29, 2022

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at age 82

Brazilian soccer star Pelé died Thursday at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer. He is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time.

December 22, 2022

Pelé under 'elevated care' as health condition worsens, hospital says

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé is now under “elevated care” related to “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions," the hospital providing his treatment said in a statement Wednesday.

December 15, 2022

Federal police in Brazil serve search warrants targeting President Bolsonaro's supporters following protests

Police in Brazil served search warrants to supporters of the country's president. Police say Bolsonaro's supporters blocked highways following his election loss.

December 3, 2022

Pelé responding well to new treatment after recent scare: 'A lot of hope'

After a health scare that sent him to palliative care earlier Saturday, Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, 82, is now responding positively to his new treatment.

December 3, 2022

Musk says Twitter personnel may have interfered with Brazil's election to help left wing candidates

Twitter CEO Elon Musk posted on his platform that it is "possible" Twitter personnel interfered in Brazil's election to help left wing candidates.

December 2, 2022

World Cup Daily: South Korea upsets Portugal to advance to Round of 16

The knockout stage is set after Groups G and H wrapped up their games. The knockout stage kicks off Saturday at 10 a.m. ET with the U.S. taking on the Netherlands.

December 2, 2022

World Cup 2022: Knockout stage bracket set after Brazil, Switzerland advance in Group G

The knockout stage bracket is set after Group G finished its games on Friday. Brazil won the group, and Switzerland clinched the second spot with its win.

November 30, 2022

Soccer legend Pelé hospitalized in Brazil, daughter says there's 'no emergency'

Pelé, regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all-time, was hospitalized in Brazil on Tuesday but his daughter quelled any fears regarding his health.