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São Paulo Wins Brasileirão 2008 Posted by Rachel on Dec 8, 2008
Brazil’s nationwide soccer championship came to a close yesterday when São Paulo FC won, beating Goiás 1-0. The championship included all Brazilian first division teams from cities across the country, and is arguably Brazil’s most important annual soccer event (aside from World Cup years). But the interesting thing about the Brasileirão championship is that the…
Grandma Calendar Girls Posted by Rachel on Nov 27, 2008
In the town of São Vicente in São Paulo state, the city government came up with an idea to promote wellness and fitness amongst senior citizens: a calendar of pin-up girls consisting entirely of elderly women. Twelve women were chosen from fifty-four candidates in an online contest, and the winners were photographed in athletic clothes…
Sports in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Nov 11, 2008
Though the most popular sport in Brazil is obviously soccer, today we’re going to take a look at how to say the names of different sports that are played or popular in Brazil. futebol: soccer [foo-chee-BOH] volei: volleyball [VOH-lay] volei de praia: beach volleyball [VOH-lay deh PRY-ah] basquete: basketball [bahs-KEH-chee] futsal: indoor soccer [foo-chee-SOW] jiu…
National Soccer Museum Opens in São Paulo Posted by Rachel on Oct 12, 2008
Last week, the official Brazilian National Soccer Museum opened in São Paulo, in a ceremony attended by soccer legend Pelé and the governors of São Paulo and Rio, amongst others. Maracana Stadium in Rio used to have a soccer museum, but poor attendance led to its closing, and the new museum hopes to attract domestic…
Brazil Gears Up for the Olympics Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 4, 2008
This year, Brazil is sending the largest delegation of athletes in history: 277 in total, which includes 132 women. The delegation is hoping to increase the number of medals Brazil wins this year, up from the five gold, two silver, and three bronze in Athens. Projections estimate that Brazil could place 13th in terms of…
Brazilian Profile: Pelé Posted by Transparent Language on Mar 20, 2008
Born Edison Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé is one of Brazil’s and the world’s most famous, talented, and beloved soccer players. In Brazil he is known as “O Rei,” the King, and is the all-time top scorer on Brazil’s national team. He is considered by some to be the greatest soccer player of all time, and…
Top Ten Reasons Brazil Will Host 2014 World Cup Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 30, 2007
10. The last time Brazil hosted the World Cup was 1950 9. FIFA had decided to hold the tournament in 2014 in South America 8. Pentacampeão!!!!!!!! 7. Brazil has many major cities to hold matches. Breaking news!! TV Globo in Brazil has reported that the cities to host matches will include: Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre…