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In Brazil’s Pampas, A Triassic Park Once Flourished

December 20, 2019 4:11 pm

Millions of years before the arrival of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, another fearsome dinosaur — the Gnathovorax — roamed what is now southern Brazil, ripping apart its prey with sharp teeth.

Measuring nearly 10 feet (three meters) long, it was the biggest dinosaur of its time, and also the most ferocious — placing it at the top of the food chain, as T.rex once was.

Basically, the Gnathovorax cabreirai was the king of Triassic Park, if you will, as the dominant creature of the pre-Jurassic period that began roughly 250 million years ago.

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Pele’s Last Brazil Jersey Sells For 30,000 Euros In Italy

December 6, 2019 4:35 pm

The jersey worn by Brazilian football legend Pele during his final match for the five-time world champions has sold for 30,000 euros ($33,000) in an auction in Italy.

The three-time World Cup winner wore the jersey in a friendly against Yugoslavia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in July 1971, the last time he played for Brazil.

Pele, 79, regarded as among the greatest footballers of all-time, scored 77 goals for Brazil in 92 appearances.

The shirt was the highlight of objects which went under the hammer at the Bolaffi auction house in Turin on Thursday.

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Revised Data Shows Deforestation In Brazil Amazon

November 29, 2019 4:36 pm

Brazil on Thursday released revised statistics showing deforestation in the Amazon rainforest surpassed 10,000 square kilometers (3,860 square miles) in the year to July 2019, the highest in more than a decade.

The National Institute for Space Research (INPE) said last week that satellite data showed 9,762 square kilometers were cleared of trees in the 12-month period, an increase of 29.5 percent.

This week’s revised statistics released by the INPE show the increase was even greater than thought: a 43 percent jump in deforestation in the world’s largest rainforest, for a total loss of 10,100 square kilometers in the 12 …

Oil From Spill In Brazil Washes Up In Rio State

November 24, 2019 2:09 pm

Oil from a spill that has contaminated a stretch of Brazil’s coast was detected in Rio de Janeiro state, the navy said Saturday, as President Jair Bolsonaro warned the country was preparing for the worst.

Some 300 grams — a small quantity of oil — were found far from the region’s most famous beaches, in the sand in the town of Sao Joao da Barra, as the spill moves southward.

The town is located about 300 kilometers (180 miles) north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s tourism capital, and far from the state’s most emblematic beaches such as Copacabana.

“The samples …

Brazil Says Greek Ship Carrying Oil Tarred Its Beaches

Brazil Says Greek Ship Carrying Oil Tarred Its Beaches

November 2, 2019 1:07 pm

Brazilian investigators said on Friday a Greek-flagged ship carrying Venezuelan crude was the source of oil tarring Brazil’s coastline over the past two months, but the firm running the ship said its voyage finished “uneventfully”.

A federal police document seen by Reuters said the tanker, Bouboulina, owned by Greece’s Delta Tankers Ltd, appears to have spilt the crude about 700km (420 miles) off Brazil’s coast around July 28-29, after loading the oil at Venezuela’s Jose terminal.

Delta Tankers said the Bouboulina had left Venezuela on July 19 bound for Malacca, Malaysia, “where she discharged her entire cargo without any shortage”.

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Semi Ajayi: Playing Against Brazil Boosted My Confidence

Semi Ajayi: Playing Against Brazil Boosted My Confidence

October 19, 2019 1:10 am

West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi admitted his confidence has received a boost after helping Nigeria secure a 1-1 draw against Brazil last Sunday.

The 25-year-old was handed a starting role in the encounter, partnering William Troost-Ekong at the heart of the Super Eagles defense.

The former Rotherham United defender shone in the game, keeping the star-studded attack of the South Americans at bay to help the West Africans secure a famous draw against the five-time world champions.

Ajayi, who returned to West Brom on Tuesday after the international break, is looking to carry on with the impressive showing for …

Brazil: 1 Confirmed Dead As Residential Building Collapsed

Brazil: 1 Confirmed Dead As Residential Building Collapsed

October 15, 2019 5:28 pm

At least one person was killed when a seven-story residential building collapsed in Brazil on Tuesday, an official said, as rescuers searched through the rubble for survivors.

Seven people were pulled alive from the wreckage of the building in Fortaleza, the capital of the northeastern Ceara state, after it imploded, sending thick clouds of dust into the air, cell phone footage broadcast by Globo TV showed.

Rescuers were trying to reach two people trapped in the debris, while 10 have been reported by their relatives as missing.

Vehicles parked in the streets around the scene were covered in dust.…

Brazil, Nigeria Clash Again As Eaglets Tackle Sao Paulo FC

Brazil, Nigeria Clash Again As Eaglets Tackle Sao Paulo FC

October 14, 2019 2:21 am

Another Brazil – Nigeria clash comes quickly as five-time world champions, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria tackle Sao Paulo FC in a friendly game today. It is part of their preparations for this year’s FIFA U17 World Cup finals starting in Brazil on October 26.

Having settled down in the city of Sao Paulo and gradually adapting to the high altitude weather, the Nigerian side will file out against Sao Paulo FC’s U17 team at the Saropoca Sports Complex at 3.00 p.m. local time, which is 7.00 p.m. Nigerian time.

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Neymar Limps Off As Brazil - Nigeria Match Ends In Draw

Neymar Limps Off As Brazil – Nigeria Match Ends In Draw

October 13, 2019 12:09 pm

The return of Neymar to Champions League action may be delayed after the Paris Saint-Germain forward limped off after just 12 minutes of Brazil’s friendly against Nigeria on Sunday.

The 27-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes against Senegal on Thursday, clutched his hamstring after eight minutes and was replaced by Philippe Coutinho shortly after.

Neymar, who was playing his 101st international, is now a doubt for PSG’s Champions League meeting with Club Brugge on October 22. He has missed the first two rounds because of a UEFA suspension.

He was injured while on national duty back in June when …

Super Eagles Meet Brazil For Int'l Friendly In Singapore

Super Eagles Meet Brazil For Int’l Friendly In Singapore

October 13, 2019 4:59 am

Three-time African champions, Nigeria’s Super Eagles, will this afternoon in Singapore take on arguably football’s most glamorous national team, Brazil, in a mouth-watering friendly encounter. Fresh off a 2-2 draw with Ukraine in another international friendly last month, the Super Eagles will be looking to deny the South American champions their first victory since winning the Copa America in July.

The five-time world champions are currently enduring their longest wait for victory since 2013 and were held by Senegal at the same venue in Singapore on Thursday.

After going unbeaten for 17 games since being knocked out of the …

Golden Eaglets Arrive In Brazil For FIFA U-17 World Cup

Golden Eaglets Arrive In Brazil For FIFA U-17 World Cup

October 11, 2019 12:51 pm

Five-time champions, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have landed in the host nation, Brazil, for this year’s FIFA World Cup finals, which will hold from October 26 November 17.

A team of 25 players and nine officials flew out of the country through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday evening for Dubai, where they connected another flight to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Four players would be cut from the roster after the preparatory period before a 21 – man World Cup squad is unveiled ahead of the opening encounter.

Nigeria won 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013 and 2015 tournaments, but …

Super Eagles Land In Singapore Ahead Of Brazil Clash

Super Eagles Land In Singapore Ahead Of Brazil Clash

October 10, 2019 7:49 am

At least, ten invited Super Eagles players will be available for Coach Gernot Rohr to start training today when the national team kicks off preparations for the prestige friendly against Brazil on Sunday in Singapore.

Spanish-based trio Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal), Chidozie Awaziem (CD Leganes) and Ramon Azeeez (Granada) flew to Singapore on Tuesday and they were on the same flight as Rohr, Allnigeriasoccer.com reported yesterday.

The report also claimed that Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo and his good friend, CSKA Sofia’s Viv Solomon-Otabor were sported at the Super Eagles Fairmont Hotel in Singapore Wednesday morning, having flown in from the …

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