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Soccer: Brazil humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina

Brazil were humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday as the pressure mounted on manager Dorival Jr after his side were comprehensively outplayed and fortunate not to lose by more. After edging Colombia 2-1 at home on Thursday, Brazil came crashing back to earth against the world champions, who started the rout with a close-range strike by Julian Alvarez four minutes after kick-off. Alvarez took a through pass from Thiago Almada in his stride a...

April 18, 2024 4:02 PM

Brazil legend Romario announces shock return to professional football at 58

By: Aditya Ahuja Brazilian football legend Romario Faria has made a shocking return to professional football at the age of 58. Having retired from the sport in 2009, Romario's comeback has surprised fans around the globe. The 58-year-old helped Brazil lift the World Cup back in 1994, bagging the Golden Ball award after scoring five goals in the tournament. He also played for the likes of Barcelona, PSV Eindhoven, Flamengo and Vasco de Gama during his career, having played his last competit...