Brazil

Rafael Nadal confirms comeback at Chilean Open

French Open champion Rafael Nadal will make his long-awaited comeback from injury at next month's Chile Open. ...  

Twitter to open office in social network-crazed Brazil

Without even setting foot in Brazil, Twitter attracted 40 million subscribers in this social network-obsessed nation. ...  

'India to be among 3 largest economies by 2050'

Emerging economies are set to grow faster than the developed economies over the next four decades and India is likely to become one of the three largest economies by 2050, says a PwC report. According to the report 'World in 2050 The BRICs and Beyond: Prospects, challenges and opportunities', the global financial crisis has accelerated the shift of the economic centre of gravity and China is expected to surpass the...  

Rafael Nadal to play in Brazil Open next month

Rafael Nadal has entered the Brazil Open next month, which could mark his first tennis action since Wimbledon. ...  

Neymar hints at new Santos deal

The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Spanish giants Barcelona. ...  

Ronaldinho overwhelmed with India welcome

Former Brazil football star Ronaldinho relates his India experience in an interview with CNN-IBN in Pune. ...

Cat caught sneaking saw, phone into Brazil prison

A cat carrying a saw and a mobile phone was "detained" as it entered a prison gate in northeast Brazil, Brazilian media reported on Saturday. ...  

Juventus close to signing Brazilian defender Doria

With the European transfer window due to open January 1, the 18-year-old central defender should move to Turin in a matter of days, reports Xinhua. ...  

World's tallest girl hates romantic stroll with boyfriend

Elisany da Cruz Silva, the world's tallest teen girl at 6ft 8in, dislikes hanging out with her 'tiny' boyfriend as one could easily mistake him as her little brother or son. Francinaldo da Silva Carvalho, who is just 5ft 4in tall, has to crane his neck to get a kiss. ...  

Real unlikely to buy in January, says Mourinho

Real Madrid are unlikely to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window. ...  

Investors eyeing BRIC countries in 2013

With a whiff of global recovery in the air and central bank liquidity abundant, investors in 2013 are packing their bags for China, fellow 'BRICs' Brazil and Russia, long-dormant Japan and even some Mediterranean sun. ...  

Maradona top candidate to become Iraq's football coach

Maradona is on the brink of becoming coach of Iraq and wants to take the country to the 2014 World Cup finals. ...  

Spain top FIFA rankings; Brazil sink to 18th

Spain lead No. 2 Germany, with European Championship finalist Italy at No. 4. England is No. 6. ...  

US seeking to boost defence trade with India, Brazil

With the US working to make its foreign military sales more responsive and more effective, the Obama Administration on Tuesday expressed its willingness to boost defence trade with rising powers like Brazil and India. ...  

Neymar will surpass Messi as world's best: Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho said he expected Messi to win the Ballon d'Or for a record fourth consecutive time but Neymar will be the best in the future. ...  

Brazil must improve tennis facilities: Roger Federer

The 17-time Grand Slam winner is currently in Brazil for an exhibition tournament at the 10,000-capacity Ibirapuera Gymnasium. ...  

Robinho could stay at Milan, says Berlusconi

Berlusconi said Robinho "is changing his mind" about leaving Milan for a return to Brazil. ...  

Ferrari accept Vettel pass was legal

Ferrari wrote to FIA asking for official clarification about the move despite evidence on the internet. ...  

Brazil coach Scolari in hot water over banking jibe

Scolari ran into his first controversy by making comment against Brazil's biggest bank the Banco do Brasil. ...