Leandro Damiao brace leads Internacional to victory
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Uruguay striker Diego Forlan, who has scored six goals from as many matches in 2013, had little impact and was replaced by Caio in the 81st minute. ...  
02:02 PM, Mar 11, 2013

Brazilian footballer jailed for murdering ex-girlfriend Flamengo goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes de Souza has been sentenced to 22 years in prison. ...  
09:16 AM, Mar 09, 2013

Ronaldinho still in my World Cup plans: Scolari
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Scolari insists that Ronaldinho remains in his World Cup plans despite leaving the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year out of a 22-man squad to face Italy and Russia. ...  
02:16 PM, Mar 06, 2013

United set their sights on Brazilian teenager Antonio Carlos
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Officials from the English Premier League club have already made contact with Carlos' Brazilian club Corinthians about a possible deal in the next transfer window. ...  
05:25 PM, Mar 05, 2013

Neymar has sealed a deal with Barcelona: Alves
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Barcelona defender Daniel Alves says Neymar has already signed a deal to join Barcelona after his contract expires with Santos in July 2014. ...  
02:44 PM, Feb 26, 2013

Neymar not ready to shoulder Brazil burden, says Pele Neymar, who plays for Santos, has been billed as the best player to have emerged from Brazil in the last few years and is expected to lead the attack at the 2014 World Cup. ...  
11:44 PM, Feb 20, 2013

FIFA confirms goal-line technology in World Cup FIFA has confirmed that goal-line technology will be used at the 2014 World Cup and has invited more providers to submit tenders. ...  
05:39 PM, Feb 19, 2013

Injured Nadal draws inspiration from Ronaldo Rafael Nadal is drawing inspiration from the Brazilian soccer great Ronaldo as he returns from an injury. ...  
09:45 PM, Feb 18, 2013

Nadal beats Nalbandian to win Brazil Open Nadal won in straight sets to claim his first title in just his second tournament since returning from injury last month. ...  
08:27 AM, Feb 18, 2013

Nadal reaches 2nd straight final since return Rafael Nadal outlasted 111th-ranked Martin Alund 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-1 at the Brazil Open on Saturday, making it to his second straight final after a long lay-off to treat his ailing left knee. ...  
08:39 AM, Feb 17, 2013

Apple challenges iPhone trademark ruling in Brazil
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Apple has filed a challenge with Brazil's INPI trademark and patent office in a bid to secure the right to sell smartphones with the iPhone name in the giant South American country. ...  
02:34 PM, Feb 16, 2013

Nadal rallies to reach Brazil Open semi-final Rafael Nadal overcame a poor start and a difficult third set to defeat Carlos Berlocq of Argentina 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. ...  
08:49 AM, Feb 16, 2013

Simone Bolelli through to Brazil Open semis Simone Bolelli of Italy reached his first ATP semifinals since 2008 when he defeated Albert Montanes of Spain 6-4, 6-4. ...  
11:50 PM, Feb 15, 2013

Juan Monaco loses opener in Brazil Juan Monaco lost an opening-round match for the third time this season, falling to Simone Bolelli of Italy 7-5, 6-2. ...  
09:20 AM, Feb 15, 2013

Rafael Nadal cruises into Brazil Open quarter-finals Rafael Nadal beat Joao Souza of Brazil 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the Brazil Open. ...  
08:43 AM, Feb 15, 2013

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Brazil Open doubles Nadal is still expected to play in the singles tournament on Thursday against Brazilian Joao Souza, the world number 140. ...  
09:13 AM, Feb 14, 2013

Nalbandian begins Brazil Open with 3-set victory Nalbandian smashed 11 aces and broke serve four times to beat Aguilar in 2 hours, 12 minutes at the indoor clay-court tournament. ...  
08:56 AM, Feb 14, 2013

Nadal wins doubles debut at Brazil Open Rafael Nadal won his doubles opener on Tuesday at the Brazil Open, his second tournament after a long injury layoff. Nadal teamed up with David Nalbandian of Argentina to beat Spaniards Pablo Andujar and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-3, 3-6, 11-9. ...  
08:41 AM, Feb 13, 2013

Rafael Nadal renews attack on hard courts Rafael Nadal has renewed his attack on hard courts as he prepares for the second tournament on his comeback trail at the Brazil Open. ...  
11:19 PM, Feb 12, 2013

Watch: It's raining spiders in Brazil The 'rain of spiders' was filmed in Santo Antonio da Platina by a local resident Erick Reis. ...  
01:54 PM, Feb 12, 2013