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Racecars in Brazilian Cities Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 10, 2007
Just for fun, here are some videos showing Formula 1 racecars on the streets of major Brazilian cities. Here’s one of a Ferrari F1 on Avenida Vieira Souto in Ipanema and another one of a Red Bull F1 demo in Sampa (São Paulo). Formula 1 racing was popularized in Brazil in the 1980s by Ayrton…
Brazil retains Copa America! Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 20, 2007
With their decisive upset of Argentina on Monday July 16th, the Brazilian soccer team won the Copa America for the 8th time, defending the title. Here’s an article in English and one in Português about the victory. Many have noted the absence of several top Brazilian superstars, including Ronaldinho himself. Perhaps this lack of firepower…