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Brazil football legend Pele dies aged 82

December 29, 2022 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Brazil, football, News, Pele, Sports, World

Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. The only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970,… Read More

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Why the world is outraged by the Amazon fires

August 24, 2019 Village ReporterAmazon, Brazil, fire, Health & Environment, News, World

There has been a global and collective outrage following days of fires in the Amazon rain-forest, posing a threat to the world’s climate. The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. It is a vital carbon store helping to slow down the pace of global warming. For many around the world the forest is a symbol of a significant… Read More

Ghana line up friendlies against Costa Rica and Honduras

February 6, 2014 Global AuthorBlackstars, Brazil, Ghana, World Cup 2014

Ghana have lined up friendly matches against Costa Rica and Honduras and will camp first in Europe and then in the USA before the 2014 World Cup, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. The Black Stars will begin camping for their third successive finals on May 25 in Rotterdam where the Black Stars are scheduled to play the Netherlands on May 31. . Read More

Malawi FA officially complains to FIFA over Nigerian coach’s racist remarks

August 28, 2013 Global AuthorBrazil, FAM, Keshi, Malawi Flames, Malawi Sports, Nigeria SuperEagles, Saintfiet, World Cup 2014

BLANTYRE(MaraPost) _ The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has officially lodged a complaint with the football world governing body, FIFA, over alleged racist remarks the Malawi national football team's Belgian coach suffered from his Nigerian counterpart. Read More

Riots continue in Brazil over World Cup

June 19, 2013 Global AuthorBrazil, Riots, World Cup

Even Brazil’s footballers condemn country’s government for spending billions on the World Cup as tens of thousands continue to protest on the streets Hulk and David Luiz among footballers to back protesters Striker Hulk said he was tempted to join in demonstrations Protests against cost of World Cup and poor public services continue Many Brazilians frustrated by heavy tax burdens… Read More

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Brazil football legend Pele dies aged 82

Why the world is outraged by the Amazon fires

Ghana line up friendlies against Costa Rica and Honduras

Malawi FA officially complains to FIFA over Nigerian coach’s racist remarks

Riots continue in Brazil over World Cup