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Brazil and Argentina to replay abandoned qualifier; Martinez, Lo Celso, Romero, Buendia banned

By Samindra Kunti

February 15 – FIFA have ordered Brazil and Argentina to replay their World Cup qualifier that was abandoned last September when Brazilian health officials stormed the pitch in Sao Paulo over alleged Covid-19 accusations by Argentinian visitors. 

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South America

Palmeiras fan shot dead after riot breaks out in Sao Paulo after CWC loss to Chelsea

February 14 – A man was shot dead during a riot on Saturday among Palmeiras fans who had watched their team lose to Chelsea in the final of the Club World Cup.

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Law

Inside job: Brazilian police arrest bank robber who hit Neymar’s accounts

February 11 – Brazilian police have arrested a man they believe hacked into Neymar’s bank accounts and repeatedly stole from the account taking up to $40,000.

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South America

Mystery investor pledges $800m for breakaway Brazilian league

February 3 – Brazilian clubs have received an offer of 4.2 billion reias ($800 million) from an unnamed investor to form a breakaway league that would not be under the management of the Brazilian FA (CBF).

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South America

Argentinean official falsified player travel docs to beat covid rules, say Brazil health chiefs

January 27 – Brazilian health authorities have claimed that an official of the Argentina Football Association (AFA) falsified health declarations before the World Cup qualifier with Brazil last September when officials of Anvisa stormed the pitch in Sao Paulo and brought the match to an end after seven minutes.

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Football Marketing

River Plate switch on Amazon Prime for shirt sponsorship

January 26 – Amazon Prime Video has become a shirt sponsor of Argentina’s River Plate in a one-year deal.

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Coronavirus

CBF mandates player vaccinations for Serie A and Copa do Brasil

January 24 – Players will have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to play in the Brazilian top flight, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) has announced. 

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Finance

From Crystal Palace to Botafogo. Textor builds club stakes with 90% of Brazilian club

January 11 – Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor will become the owner of Botafogo, the president of the Brazilian club Durcesio Mello announced on Monday.

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Football Marketing

Flamengo keep up commercial push with improved Adidas deal

January 10 – Brazilian giants Flamengo have renewed their sponsorship deal with sportswear giant Adidas until 2025 for a value of at least €10.7 million a year. 

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South America

Botafogo, back in Brazil’s top flight, secure 30-year tenure at Olympic Stadium

December 21 – Rio de Janeiro club Botafogo will keep playing at the Olympic Stadium until 2051 after renewing the venue’s concession.

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Finance

Ronaldo takes control at Brazil’s Cruzeiro with $70m investment

December 20 – Brazilian legend and Real Sociedad owner Ronaldo has obtained a controlling stake in his old club Cruzeiro, which has been struggling in the second division of the Brazilian game. 

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Europe

A true world championship? UEFA and Conmebol set London date for Finalissima

December 16 – In a show of strength, renewing their existing Memorandum of Understanding, UEFA will stage a ‘Finalissima’ between Italy and Argentina in London next year.

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South America

Alonso takes over Uruguay’s Qatar 2022 misfiring qualification campaign

December 15 – Diego Alonso (pictured) has been appointed the new head coach of Uruguay, the country’s football association AUF announced on Tuesday.

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South America

Pele back in hospital for chemo, but will be home for Christmas

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December 9 – Brazilian legend Pele is back in hospital, for follow-up for treatment for a colon tumour.

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South America

Landim wins new term as Flamengo president

December 6 – With a convincing majority, Rodolfo Landim has been reelected as president of Brazilian giants Flamengo for a three-year term. 

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