South America

Pelé Gets Covid-19 Vaccine, Encourages Everyone To Keep Wearing Masks

SAO PAULO — Former Brazilian soccer star Pele was vaccinated against Covid-19 on Tuesday, the same day that a record 1,641 people were reported to have died in the South American nation after contracting the virus.

Pele posted a picture of him receiving the vaccination on Instagram giving a thumbs up sign.

Fantástica Palomita: Luca Martínez Dupuy, El Goleador Mexicano Que Rompe Redes En Argentina

Rosario Central igualó 2-2 en su último partido por la Copa de La Liga Argentina ante Godoy Cruz y gran parte de la tinta y los bits derramados en torno al resultado se dedicaron a Luca Martínez Dupuy, un mexicano de 19 años que poco a poco muestra su poder en redes rivales.

Mucho ayuda que Martínez Dupuy anotara el segundo gol de Rosario Central con una palomita sublime.

Flamengo Es Bicampeón De Brasil Tras Dramática Intervención Del VAR

Flamengo se coronó bicampeón del Brasil, en un cierre de torneo dramático y electrificante. El pasado 21 de febrero, el Mengao escaló al primer lugar de la tabla luego de vencer por 2-1 al hasta entonces puntero, Internacional de Porto Alegre. Con 71 puntos sobre 69, sin embargo, la definición quedó en suspenso hasta la última jornada, disputada el jueves 25, y en la que Flamengo visitaba a Sao Paulo e Inter recibía a Corinthians.

¡Y qué definición fue! Una de esas que pone el corazón en la boca y que tuvo al VAR como protagonista hasta el último suspiro del campeonato.

José Becker, Father Of Liverpool GK Alisson, Drowns In Brazil

The father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker drowned in a lake near his holiday home in southern Brazil on Wednesday, local police said.

José Becker, 57, had been swimming at a dam on his property when the accident happened on Wednesday afternoon, Doroteo Machado Filho, a police inspector in the town of Lavras do Sul, told Reuters. No foul play was suspected.

Liverpool issued a statement asking for Alisson's privacy to be respected.

La Vida Es Un Meme: Equipo Colombiano Sale A La Cancha Con Capa Y Las Gafas Thug Life

El Fortaleza CEIF venció 3-2 al Valledupar y escaló al sexto puesto de la Primera B de Colombia, segunda categoría del fútbol local. Sin embargo, el juego y los goles pasaron a segundo plano. Hoy, ese partido da la vuelta al mundo por la curiosa forma en que el Fortaleza salió al campo: los 11 jugadores con capa y con las gafas del célebre meme thug life.

Australia, Qatar Pull Out Of This Summer’s Copa América

Australia and Qatar, the two non-South American sides due to take part in this year's Copa América, have pulled out of the tournament, the secretary general of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Tuesday.

The two teams were set to join 10 others from South America in the tournament, which will be hosted by Argentina and Colombia in June and July.

"Qatar and Australia will not come to play in the Copa América," Gonzalo Belloso told Argentine radio station Radio Red.

Filipe Luís: It Is Not Easy To Play For Simeone Because He Has No Heart

Filipe Luís stepped out of the European spotlight in 2019 when he decided to return to his native Brazil to join Flamengo. There, at the age of 35, he continues to set the standard at left-back and is an undisputed starter for Rogério Ceni.

Christen Press Deserves To Start After Leading The USWNT Over Brazil

The sternest test of the USWNT’s 2021 SheBelieves Cup was ultimately passed on Sunday as Christen Press’ 11th-minute goal was enough to overcome Brazil before Megan Rapinoe’s late insurance strike at Exploria Stadium in Orlando.

Vlatko Andonovski made four changes to the side that labored to a 1-0 victory over Canada last Thursday, including Press for Rapinoe at left wing, Alex Morgan for Carli Lloyd at striker and match-winner Rose Lavelle for Catarina Macario in midfield. 

Wealthy Farmer Ponies Up $185K To Ensure Top Player’s Availability In Potentially Historic Match

A fan of Brazilian club Internacional gave his team a no-strings attached sum of almost $200,000 on Friday, in what appeared to be a gift to ensure one of their top players can play in a potentially historic league match this weekend.

Pablo Solari, El Juvenil Que Se Puso Capa De Superhéroe Y Salvó A Colo Colo Del Descenso

Colo Colo sigue siendo de primera. El equipo más ganador y popular de Chile esquivó el primer descenso de su historia luego de derrotar en partido de definición a la Universidad de Concepción. Fue un apretado 1-0 que tuvo al juvenil argentino Pablo Solari como héroe y salvador.

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