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Soccer-Willian leaves Corinthians after death threats

(Reuters) - Brazil forward Willian has left local side Corinthians after receiving death threats, the former Arsenal and Chelsea player said.

Willian leaves Corinthians following death threats

SAO PAULO: Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Willian quit Corinthians on Friday following the Brazilians’ Copa Libertadores elimination against domestic rivals Flamengo, after claiming he and his family received death threats on social media. “Willian asked us for his (contract) termination. We are sad not to have him anymore and also because it didn’t go the way we expected.

Brazil soccer body rejects World Cup qualifier against Argentina

SAO PAULO: Brazil insisted that they won’t play the suspended World Cup qualifying match against Argentina next month, arguing Wednesday that the risks are too high ahead of the tournament in Qatar.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Great Leandro Lo Shot In Head In Sao Paulo Club

Leandro Lo, one of Brazil's greatest jiu-jitsu champions of all time, was fatally shot in a Sao Paulo club on Sunday, his family's lawyer said. Lo was allegedly shot by an off-duty police officer who is now on the run, the BBC reported quoting local police. The fighter was rushed to a local hospital where he was declared brain dead, the outlet further said in its report. Lo won International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) world titles in five different weight classes from 2012 to 2022 - an all-time record.