MAURICIO SAVARESE

Sao Paulo sports and news reporter

Savarese has vast experience covering soccer and politics since 2004 in English, Español, Português, some French and a bit of Italian.

Brazil’s currency drops to weakest level yet as Lula’s fiscal measures debated

Brazil’s real has fallen to its weakest level against the dollar since the currency was introduced in 1994, undercut by investors’ frustration with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s efforts to rein in government spending.

Depay changes fortunes for Corinthians and becomes the most popular player in Brazil

Memphis Depay has quickly become the most beloved soccer player in Brazil despite not speaking the local language or playing with the kind of swagger as kids from Rio de Janeiro’s beaches.

Copa Libertadores champion Botafogo wins its first Brazilian league title since 1995

Copa Libertadores champion Botafogo has another big reason to celebrate as the club owned by American businessman John Textor beat Sao Paulo 2-1 to win its first Brazilian league title since 1995.

Brazil extends Nike kit deal to 2038 and it’s worth $100 million per year, AP source says

Brazil soccer has extended its kit deal with Nike by 12 years to 2038. A person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press it’s worth $100 million per year, plus royalties on the sale of national team shirts, which were not included in previous contracts.

10-man Botafogo wins its first Copa Libertadores title

Botafogo has overcome playing with 10 men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final in Buenos Aires.

How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office

Brazil’s Federal Police have formally accused former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of plotting a coup to keep him in office.

Textor eyes rare soccer triumph as Botafogo faces Atletico Mineiro in Copa Libertadores final

Brazilian team Botafogo could give owner John Textor his biggest soccer success yet if it beats Atletico Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday.

F1 great Ayrton Senna’s high-octane life in focus of new Netflix series about racing champion

Thirty years after his death in a high-speed crash viewed by millions around the world, Formula One champion Ayrton Senna’s high-octane life is also about to play out in front of a global audience.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, an unsealed police report alleges

Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election, according to a Federal Police report that has been unsealed.

Dozens of recordings reveal high-ranking Brazilian officers pressured Bolsonaro to stage a coup

Fifty three audio recordings from late 2022 reveal high-ranking members of Brazil’s army discussing efforts to pressure then-President Jair Bolsonaro to carry out a coup and remain in power.

Brazilian police formally accused Bolsonaro of an attempted coup. What comes next?

Police have formally accused Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people of attempting a coup to keep the right-wing leader in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.

The dizzying array of legal threats to Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been a target for investigations since his early days in office, and the swarm of cases since his failed reelection bid in 2022 has left him in ever-deeper legal jeopardy.

Brazilian police formally accuse former President Bolsonaro and aides of alleged 2022 coup attempt

Brazil’s Federal Police have formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people of attempting a coup to keep him in office after his electoral defeat in the 2022 elections.

Argentina beats Peru to close in on World Cup spot; Brazil and Uruguay draw

Lautaro Martínez’s goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru in a South American qualifying match in Buenos Aires and put the hosts close to a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Lula urges G20 members to take action to slow global warming

Brazil’s president has opened the second day of a meeting of the world’s 20 major economies by calling for more action to slow global warming, saying developed nations must speed up their initiatives to reduce harmful emissions.

Messi’s Argentina could reach the verge of World Cup spot by beating visitor Peru

Lionel Messi’s Argentina will be on the verge of confirming a 2026 World Cup if it beats Peru in Buenos Aires in South American qualifying on Tuesday.

Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specifics

The summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro has produced a joint declaration that, while not totally endorsed by one of the group’s members, succeeded in addressing most topics host Brazil had prioritized addressing.

Man kills himself with blasts outside Brazil’s Supreme Court after failing to get inside

Authorities say a man who failed in an attempt to break into Brazil’s Supreme Court has killed himself in explosions outside the building that forced justices and staff to evacuate.

Vinícius back for Brazil and Martínez for Argentina in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying

Argentina and Brazil will have two of their leading stars available again as South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup resumes with the last two rounds of games this year.

Pelé's former club Santos returns to the top tier of Brazilian soccer with an eye on Neymar

Santos secured its return to the top tier of Brazilian soccer next year when it hopes star striker Neymar will be back at the club which achieved a global following with Pelé.

As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down

The story of “King,” who doesn’t disclose his real name, is similar to that of many vulnerable Brazilians in recent years.

Brazilian club Flamengo voices support for winger Bruno Henrique amid match-fixing investigation

Brazilian soccer club Flamengo issued a statement in support of its winger Bruno Henrique on Tuesday amid a match-fixing investigation that brought several federal police agents to the club’s training ground in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian police investigate fans after pig’s head thrown onto the field during soccer match

Brazilian police were investigating at least three soccer fans on Tuesday after a pig’s head was thrown onto the field during a league game between bitter rivals Corinthians and Palmeiras.

Verstappen’s Brazil victory silences critics and impresses rivals as he closes in on 4th F1 title

Max Verstappen’s come-from-behind win in the pouring rain at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday didn’t just put him a lot closer to a fourth straight Formula One title.

Emotional Hamilton drives Senna’s car before Brazilian Grand Prix, regrets he can’t race with it

British driver Lewis Hamilton has won seven Formula One titles, holds multiple records and has clocked some of the fastest laps in history.

Red Bull’s Verstappen nears 4th straight F1 title after winning Brazilian Grand Prix under rain

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has taken a major step toward securing his fourth straight F1 title by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix despite starting 17th and increasing his lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris with three races remaining.

Brazilian GP to start 90 minutes earlier than planned with more rain ahead. Norris wins sprint race

Heavy rain at the Interlagos track washed out qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix, with Sunday’s race set to start 90 minutes earlier than originally scheduled amid the forecast of more rain.

Argentines flocking to watch F1 driver Colapinto at Brazilian GP

Thanks to Franco Colapinto, Spanish can be heard all over the Brazilian Grand Prix. That’s because thousands of Argentines have flocked to Interlagos to cheer their newest sports star in Formula 1.

Bearman replaces an ill Magnussen for Haas and excels at Brazilian GP

Teenage British driver Oliver Bearman will once again have a full weekend competing in a Formula 1 cockpit.

Verstappen handed 5-place grid penalty in Brazil after another engine change

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen will receive a five-place grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday after he again decided to change his engine.

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