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They also released a video in which da Silva can be seen removing the mask and some of the clothes, and saying his full name. (Representational Image)

Video: Brazilian gang leader tries to escape jail dressed as his 19-year-old daughter

Police are looking into her possible role as an accomplice in Saturday’s failed escape attempt from Gericino prison.

06 Aug 2019 9:52 AM

Neymar has vehemently denied allegations he raped a Brazilian woman in a Paris hotel in May. (Photo:AFP/Instagram)

Brazil police end Neymar rape probe over lack of evidence

A final ruling on the case will be made by a judge. A spokesman for Neymar said he was not able to comment on the police decision.

30 Jul 2019 11:17 AM

A bloody clash between two prison gangs on Monday left at least 57 inmates dead with 16 of them decapitated, authorities in the state of Para said, the latest deadly clash as Brazil's government struggles to control the country's overcrowded jails. (Photo: AFP)

At least 57 inmates killed, several beheaded in bloody clash in Brazil prison

Most of the dead died in the fire, they said, while two guards were taken hostage, but later released.

30 Jul 2019 9:20 AM

A 32-year-old woman pushed a priest in Brazil. (Photo: Screengrab/Twitter/@TheFigen)

Was A Priest Pushed Off Stage For Fat-Shaming? Truth Behind Viral Video

A twitter user claimed that the incident took place during a sermon in Brazil after the priest said that fat women cannot go to heaven.

23 Jul 2019 6:52 PM

"He has to show some respect, he must understand and accept when he's defeated," said Tite, whose side beat Argentina 2-0 in a controversial semi-final. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil coach Tite asks Messi to show some respect

Messi had hit out at South American football's governing body CONMEBOL, accusing them of "corruption".

08 Jul 2019 9:47 AM

For Brazil, Everton Soares, Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison scored for the team (Photo: AFP)

Copa America 2019: Brazil beat Peru 3-1, lift title after 12 years

Brazil has now hosted Copa America five times and has won all of them.

08 Jul 2019 9:07 AM

"My contract is until 2022 and I'll be faithful to it," said Tite on Saturday. (Photo AFP)

Tite dismisses rumors he's set to quit Brazil

Tite gave short shrift to journalists asking about his future ahead of Sunday's final.

07 Jul 2019 4:19 PM

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was involved in a tangle with Chile captain Gary Medel (Photo AP)

Copa America 2019: South America football bosses fire back at Messi jibe

Argentina were angered that Diaz de Vivar refused to consult with the video assistance to check the incident between Messi and Medel.

07 Jul 2019 3:25 PM

Earlier in the tournament, Messi had criticised the ground conditions in Copa America and had even blasted referring decisions. (Photo: AFP)

Messi gets first red card in 14 years; Lashes out at CONMEBOL

The Argentine accused the federation of corruption and said the whole tournament was set up for Brazil's win.

07 Jul 2019 3:11 PM

Peru will now take on Brazil in the finals of the Copa America on Sunday, July 7. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Copa America 2019: Peru stun Chile in semi-finals, will face hosts Brazil

Peru broke the deadlock in the 21st minute of the match as Edison Flores scored for the team.

04 Jul 2019 12:02 PM

Willian's injury is not a serious one, but the recovery time will require the player to miss the final against Peru. (Photo: AP)

Copa America 2019: Willian ruled out of Copa America final due to injury

The Chelsea-attacker suffered a hamstring injury in the semi-final against Argentina.

04 Jul 2019 11:23 AM

Messi had a disappointing first thirty minutes of the match as he was not able to get into the match. (Photo: AP)

Messi to miss Copa title as Brazil knock out Argentina in semi-finals

Brazil came out all guns blazing at the start of the match as the team looked to make attacking moves within the first ten minutes.

03 Jul 2019 12:58 PM

Gallese guessed the right way for the first shoot-out penalty to deny Barcelona forward Suarez. (Photo: AP)

2019 Copa America: Suarez devastated after Peru beat Uruguay on penalties

Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Edinson Cavani and Suarez had all put the ball in the net, only to be denied by a linesman's flag.

30 Jun 2019 12:22 PM

Ironically, at this tournament, while Argentina's performances have been improving steadily, Messi has, if anything, become less influential. (Photo: AFP)

2019 Copa America: Argentina waiting for Messi magic to make an appearance

Messi has often come under criticism for failing to reproduce his Barcelona form when wearing the Argentina jersey

30 Jun 2019 10:54 AM

Ecuador equalised 20 minutes later when Angel Mena pounced on a parried shot to touch home from close range and the South Americans grew into the game, especially in the second half, when their long ball game troubled the young Japanese side. (Photo:AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2019: Japan draws 1-1 with Ecuador, sends Paraguay into quarter-finals

Brazil play Paraguay in Porto Alegre in the first quarter-final on Thursday, and Venezuela face Argentina at Maracana stadium on Friday.

25 Jun 2019 9:47 AM

Goals from Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero were enough to propel Argentina from bottom of Group B to second and into the quarter-final (Photo: AFP)

Copa America starts anew in quarters, says Argentina's Messi

"The important thing was to win to keep going in the Copa, to get through the group stage," said Messi.

24 Jun 2019 11:38 AM

The 30-year-old Alexis Sanchez started only nine Premier League matches, scoring just once, in an injury-interrupted season for the Red Devils in which he struggled to make an impact when he did play. (Photo: AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2019: Alexis Sanchez steers 10-men Chile to 2-1 win vs Ecuador

Sanchez bagged the winner, his 43rd goal for his country, but Chile finished with 10 men after Gabriel Achilier's red card.

22 Jun 2019 11:36 AM

Lionel Messi insisted that the level of competition is tougher than some appreciate and pointed to Venezuela holding Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday as proof. (Photo:AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2019: Lionel Messi looks buoyant despite 2-0 loss to Columbia

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi's 57th-minute penalty cancelled out a first-half opener from Paraguay's Richard Sanchez.

21 Jun 2019 12:34 PM

Miyoshi twice fired Japan into the lead only for Uruguay to level through a controversial penalty from Luis Suarez and a second-half header from Jose Gimenez. (Photo: AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2019: Japan, Uruguay settle for a 2-2 draw after VAR controversy

Two goals from Koji Miyoshi helped Japan secure a hard-earned point in a 2-2 draw with Uruguay at the Copa America on Thursday.

21 Jun 2019 10:27 AM

Messi stepped up to sweep in the spot-kick and Argentina were level. (Photo: AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2019: Messi's goal helps Argentina salvage 1-1 draw against Paraguay

Messi swept in a 57th-minute spot-kick to cancel out a first-half opener from Paraguay's Richard Sanchez.

20 Jun 2019 10:30 AM

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