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Brazil's Lula welcomed back by Latin American leaders

In his first full day as Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was meeting with Latin American heads of state reflecting the region’s desire for the country to assume a greater role on the international stage

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Emotional Brazilians say tearful goodbye to Pele as fans flock to legend's funeral

Pele passed away in December following a battle with cancer and thousands of Brazilians have arrived in Santos to pay their respects on the first day of his funeral

Daily Mirror

Lula's presidency builds up global hopes of saving Amazon rainforest

Hopes of protecting the Amazon rainforest from further destruction, at a time when the dual climate and biodiversity crises are commanding global attention, have got a sorely needed boost following the inauguration of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino criticised for impractical demand at Pele's funeral

Gianni Infantino has visited Santos in Brazil to see Pele's coffin lying in state after the three-time World Cup winner sadly passed away aged 82 on Thursday, December 29

Daily Mirror

Brazil Bids Farewell to ‘King of Soccer’ Pele with 24-Hour Wake

The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake. Mourners lined up to see Pele's body in an open casket in the center of the…

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Fans pay respects to Pelé at public viewing in Brazil stadium

The Brazilian soccer great died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 82.

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Brazil markets tumble on Lula's first full day in office

Brazilian markets delivered a withering verdict on leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's first full day in office on Monday, after he pledged to prioritize social issues and ordered a budget-busting extension to a fuel tax exemption.

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Friends of Brazilian woman 'beaten to death' in Cork pay tearful tribute: "She's an ocean away from her family, and they'll never get to see her again."

Bruna Fonseca was attacked shortly after she returned to a Leeside apartment following a night out with friends from the large Brazillian community in Cork.

Irish Mirror

Brazilians Pay Last Respects to Soccer Great Pele at Daylong Wake

The three-time World Cup champion died at age 82 last Thursday.

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Gianni Infantino wants every country to name a stadium in honour of Pele

The Brazil great died aged 82 after a battle with cancer

The Independent UK

Chelsea receive stunning Andrey Santos transfer verdict from Brazil legend Juninho

Chelsea transfer news: Former Brazil midfielder Juninho Pernambucano has tipped new Blues signing Andrey Santos to light up their team straight away despite his relative inexperience

Football London

Pele’s coffin arrives at Santos stadium for legend’s funeral as fans queue up in thousands to pay respects

The coffin of Brazilian football icon Pele arrived at the home of Santos on Monday ahead of his funeral.

Evening Standard

Pelé funeral: Fans line up to mourn Brazilian soccer great

Fans have begun lining up outside the Vila Belmiro Stadium ahead of Pelé’s funeral in his hometown of Santos

The Independent UK

Woman found killed on New Year's Day had only recently moved to Ireland

Brazilian-born Bruna Fonseca had only recently moved to Ireland in search of a fresh start

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Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake

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Pelé's coffin to lie in state at Santos stadium, where the legend began

Just hours after Brazil's new president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was officially sworn in, the wake began on Monday for the football legend Pelé on the field at Santos FC's Vila Belmiro stadium where he played for most of his storied career.

Daily Mirror

Pele's last words on Instagram were touching tributes to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe

Pele's funeral started in Brazil on Monday following his passing at the end of December and will conclude the following day once his coffin has lied in state for 24 hours

France 24

'A period of mourning and celebration of Brazilian football could help Lula'

Between left-wing leader Lula returning to power and the death of football legend Pelé, it's been a hugely significant New Year for Brazil. Marieke Riethof, a senior lecturer in Latin American Politics at the University of Liverpool, joined us for Perspective to give some insight into this new chapter. Riethof…

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Daily Mirror

Pele's goals and stats compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Pele's status as arguably the game's greatest player is cemented but the Brazilian icon continues to be compared to the modern greats in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mirror

Pele fans sleep on streets with some arriving 14 hours before funeral to pay respects

Pele's funeral will take place at the stadium of Brazilian football club Santos after the legendary three-time World Cup winner died in December at the age of 82

The Independent UK

Pelé funeral – live: Brazil legend and three-time World Cup winner to lie in state as coffin arrives at Santos

Pelé, whose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, will be buried at the Memorial Necropole Ecumenical, a vertical cemetery in Santos, with only his family present

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Brazil: Lula Da Silva Sworn In For A Third Term As President

The inauguration of Lula da Silva and his Vice President Geraldo Alckmin took place at 3:00 pm local time (1800 GMT) on Sunday. Read on for details:

Salon

Lula takes office, promises "hope"

Hundreds of thousands take to the streets for leftist president's second coming: "Democracy was the big winner"

France 24

Brazilians bid farewell to football legend Pelé

Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos on Monday. Watch FRANCE 24’s special programme on the passing of Brazil’s football legend.

The Independent UK

Pelé funeral – live: Brazil prepares to say final goodbye to legend

Pelé died last week after a long battle with colon cancer

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