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Neymar Faces Criticism For Backing Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro

Brazilian football superstar Neymar Jr. was forced onto the back foot Friday after fierce criticism over his public endorsement of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro just days before a deeply-polarized election. On Thursday, the 30-year-old footballer posted a video on TikTok -- where he has over eight million followers -- of himself bopping to a pro-Bolsonaro campaign song, a big grin on his face. He used his fingers to flash the number 22 -- the candidate number of Bolsonaro in his election showdown against leftist ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is leading in the polls.

Kylian Mbappe: PSG star requested Marcus Rashford as part of four-man wish-list

Kylian Mbappe wanted Paris Saint-Germain to sign Marcus Rashford as part of a four-man wish-list in the most recent summer transfer window.

Arsenal's Jesus with point to prove as derby gets Brazilian twist

Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday's north London derby the intense rivalry between the two clubs will have an extra Brazilian twist as home striker Gabriel Jesus seeks to send a reminder to his national team manager Tite. Jesus has been a revelation since joining Arsenal from Manchester City, scoring four times in the Premier League and impressing with his tireless work ethic as Mike Arteta's side top the table after seven games.

'Now I’m free on the field' — Gabriel Jesus explains why he left Man City for Arsenal

Gabriel Jesus has admitted that he was “very happy” at Manchester City prior to his exit but that he was eager for a change of scenery, hinting that he didn’t feel he fitted into Pep Guardiola’s system.

Brazil: Exploring the legacy of Lula

A former metalworker and later trade union leader, Lula implemented social reforms during his two presidential terms: student scholarships, access to free healthcare, low-rent housing and agrarian reform. The lives of millions of Brazilians were transformed, with whole families able to join the middle class and consumer society.

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Neymar Faces Criticism For Backing Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro

Kylian Mbappe: PSG star requested Marcus Rashford as part of four-man wish-list

Arsenal's Jesus with point to prove as derby gets Brazilian twist

'Now I’m free on the field' — Gabriel Jesus explains why he left Man City for Arsenal

Brazil: Exploring the legacy of Lula

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