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Sunday, 23 August 2026

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Brazil

Also known as: Brazil 2014

2026-04-272026-08-23

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July 2026
27 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… Italy’s new technical director Paolo Maldini revealed this week the country’s football federation (FIGC) also approached current Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti about the vacant position. …
Guardiola turns down Italy job
27 JulJoy Online
Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires after Argentina’s president hit out at the Brazilian president, referring to him as a “thief” and a “convict”. …
Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a ‘thief’ and a ‘convict’
26 JulJoy Online
… BBC Sport reported this week that Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for the Brazil midfielder, but Newcastle do not want to lose their talisman. …
Howe unsure over Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest
24 JulThe Ghanaian Times
Major League Soccer says it is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro. …
Inter Miami under investigation after Casemiro signing
24 JulJoy Online
… In 2014, about 200 Ghanaians sought asylum after the World Cup in Brazil, citing religious persecution, claims the Government of Ghana dismissed at the time as baseless.
25 Ghanaians claim asylum in Canada after World Cup 2026
24 JulJoy Online
… But on Thursday, FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini said Italy first approached their former player Ancelotti, who is currently in charge of Brazil. …
Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola
24 JulJoy Online
… Brazil international Guimaraes is a priority target for the Gunners, with the midfielder keen to join the Premier League champions. …
Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle’s Guimaraes
23 JulJoy Online
… Washington has also imposed a slew of other tariffs on countries like Brazil and Canada. …
US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over ‘forced labour’ imports
22 JulJoy Online
Major League Soccer says it is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro. …
Inter Miami under investigation after signing Casemiro
22 JulJoy Online
… Beyond ending their long wait for a first Women’s AFCON title, Cameroon will also be targeting one of the four automatic qualification places for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. …
WAFCON 2026: Cameroon target redemption as Indomitable Lionesses chase continental glory

World & Region

US judge voids Trump visa suspension for 75 nations

The News

A U.S. District Judge ruled that a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa issuance to applicants from 75 countries exceeded the Secretary of State's authority and violated federal immigration law. The suspended policy affected applicants from nations in Latin America, the Balkans, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, which the State Department said posed risks of becoming a public charge.

5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

US judge voids Trump visa suspension for 75 nations
A U.S. District Judge ruled that a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa issuance to applicants from 75 countries exceeded the Secretary of State's authority and violated federal immigration law. The suspended policy affected applicants from nations in Latin America, the Balkans, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, which the State Department said posed risks of becoming a public charge.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

Guinea-Bissau opposition activist rapper killed, movement goes underground
Opposition activist and rapper Vigario Luis Balanta was beaten to death and his body dumped in a field outside Guinea-Bissau's capital in March; his killing has driven the political movement he founded underground as the country remains under military rule since November.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

Ronaldinho announces comeback at 46 with Italian third-tier club
Brazilian great Ronaldinho has announced a comeback at age 46 with Italian Serie C side Ravenna, hoping to score his 300th career goal. The former Barcelona, PSG and AC Milan player, who retired in 2015, will become a shareholder in the club and attended a public unveiling event dubbed "Ronaldinho Day".
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river mouth
Brazilian President Lula da Silva welcomed an oil discovery announced by state-run Petrobras near the Amazon river's mouth, calling it a potential "passport to the country's future," despite environmental concerns about ecosystem damage from potential spills. The offshore field, located about 175km off the Amazon coast at a depth of 2,886m, has unknown size and uncertain commercial viability.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 15 August

Peru's military raids illegal gold mining in Amazon reserve
Peru's military attacked illegal gold mining camps in Tambopata National Park in the Peruvian Amazon this week, destroying equipment and mining infrastructure. The operation, called Operation Mercury 2, follows a similar 2017 campaign that initially achieved a 90% drop in mining but the activity eventually grew back to surpass previous numbers.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

Malawi faces Cameroon in WAFCON final on Sunday
WAFCON debutants Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women African Cup of Nations final on Sunday at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, with the winner taking home USD 2 million and the prestigious trophy.
14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Eight Matisse illustrations recovered in Brazil art theft
Police in Brazil recovered eight illustrations by Henri Matisse worth about $200,000 that were stolen from a library in São Paulo in December. The works were found at a home in São Bernardo do Campo, and a 44-year-old suspect was arrested; five engravings by Brazilian artist Candido Portinari taken in the same heist remain missing.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

Poland confirms women's U-20 World Cup on track
Poland's football federation said preparations for next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule as the tournament approaches, despite being the first FIFA event held amid a governance dispute over World Cup commercial rights. New Zealand and France have confirmed their participation in the tournament running from September 5 to 27.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of breaking contract renewal
Netherlands forward Memphis Depay said Corinthians breached an agreement to extend his contract, which he says was explicitly agreed by the club's president and departments. Corinthians cited financial sustainability concerns for the decision not to renew the 32-year-old's deal.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Poland confirms U-20 Women's World Cup preparations on track
Poland said preparations for next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule, amid a governance dispute between UEFA and FIFA over commercial rights. New Zealand and France have confirmed their participation in the tournament, which runs from September 5 to 27.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 12 August

Black Queens demand unpaid bonuses and improved government support
Ghana's senior women's national football team has demanded payment of outstanding bonuses and per diems, accusing the government of neglect and inadequate support during the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The players, who exited at the quarterfinal stage after losing 2-1 to Malawi, expressed frustration over lack of official support and called for transparency, accountability, and better professional conditions.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

Vice President thanks Brazilian Ambassador for strengthening Ghana relations
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang bid farewell to outgoing Brazilian Ambassador Mariana Gonçalves Madeira, thanking her on behalf of President Mahama and the Ghanaian government for her service. The Vice President highlighted Ghana and Brazil's deep historical and cultural ties, and discussed areas of cooperation including agriculture, energy, security, trade, and international initiatives.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil delays crypto transfers over $10,000 to prevent fraud
Brazil's central bank will require certain cryptocurrency transfers to be delayed by up to 24 hours starting next year to curb fraud facilitated through virtual assets. The rule applies to transfers over $10,000 sent to foreign virtual-asset firms or self-custody wallets, measured per transaction or by daily customer total.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Malawi beats Ghana, secures first Women's World Cup spot
Malawi defeated Ghana 2-1 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Sunday, securing their first-ever place at the Women's World Cup. The victory also means Malawi will face Algeria in Wednesday's semi-final, while Nigeria's elimination opens the possibility of two additional African representatives through a play-off route.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Four African nations qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Four quarter-final losers—Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and South Africa—can still qualify through intercontinental play-offs in November and December.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 8 August

US pledges $1bn security aid to Colombia's new president
The US has offered $1bn to Colombia hours after right-wing populist Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president. De la Espriella, an admirer of Donald Trump, vowed an "all-out war" on drug cartels in his inaugural speech, and the US said the security package would help achieve shared goals including fighting organised crime and illegal immigration.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea beats AC Milan 3-0 in pre-season match
Chelsea defeated AC Milan 3-0 in a pre-season friendly in Jakarta, with Joao Pedro scoring twice and Moises Caicedo adding the third. The win came after successive defeats to Tottenham and Juventus under new manager Xabi Alonso.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

Vinicius Jr extends Real Madrid contract until 2032
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has agreed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid keeping him at the club until 30 June 2032, ending speculation over a potential move to Arsenal.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

US revokes Brazil ambassador's visa amid escalating tensions
The US has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington in a reciprocal action after Brazil denied visas to two US State Department officials last month, with Brazil's government claiming the officials sought to meddle in its elections. The cancellation marks the latest escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two countries, which have also involved US tariffs on Brazil and terrorist designations of Brazilian gangs.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Real Madrid offer Vinicius Jr improved contract as Arsenal waits
Real Madrid have made Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer to keep the 26-year-old Brazil winger, who has entered the final 12 months of his current deal and has attracted interest from Arsenal. The club expects a response within hours.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Assemblies of God Ghana leadership visits Gambia
Rev Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, is leading five Executive Presbytery officers on a week-long apostolic and missions visit to The Gambia, where they will visit church branches, ordain pastors, dedicate a new temple, and meet with national leadership. The Gambia mission was established by Assemblies of God Ghana around three decades ago and remains the organisation's first mission field.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

US states challenge Trump tariffs on 60 trading partners
Twenty-five US states sued the Trump administration over tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the EU, which came into effect in July over forced labour concerns. The states argued the decision was "arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law," while the White House defended the tariffs as lawful authority to address forced labour practices.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

Real Madrid to resume Vinicius Jr contract talks
Vinicius Jr is set to resume contract negotiations with Real Madrid this week as Arsenal maintain interest in the Brazilian forward. Real Madrid is pushing for an agreement before the transfer window closes, with Vinicius's current deal running until 2027.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
De Zerbi unsure of Richarlison's future amid contract uncertainty
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says the club is uncertain whether forward Richarlison will remain at the club, noting that "sometimes" he wants to stay and "sometimes" he wants to leave. De Zerbi praised Richarlison's professionalism and importance to the team, highlighting his 12 goals from the previous season.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies at 66
Franco Baresi, who spent his entire 20-year playing career at AC Milan and captained the club for 15 seasons, has died aged 66. Regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football, he won six Serie A titles, three European Cups, and was capped 81 times by Italy, appearing in the 1982 World Cup-winning squad and the 1994 World Cup final.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Newcastle captain Guimaraes expected to join Arsenal this summer
Bruno Guimaraes has made clear his desire to join Premier League champions Arsenal, with multiple sources telling BBC Sport that a move is increasingly likely. Arsenal, who made an initial £70m bid, are aiming to agree a deal worth around £80m in the coming days.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Neymar confirms retirement from Brazil national team
Neymar has officially announced the end of his international career with Brazil, stating he will not play for the Seleção again after more than a decade representing the country. His announcement came after Brazil's World Cup elimination against Norway.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Global HIV donor funding drops to lowest level since 2007
International donor funding for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries fell by US$2.1 billion in 2025, a 25 per cent reduction to US$6.2 billion from US$8.3 billion in 2024, the steepest annual decline since global HIV financing began. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS and KFF attributed the decline largely to reduced disbursements from the United States and warned that funding cuts had disrupted HIV prevention, testing, treatment and support services, with affected nations already scaling back prevention programmes and limiting access to treatment.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

FIFA plans to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors
FIFA announced plans to sell off stakes in its football competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors associated with US President Donald Trump, which Infantino characterizes as democratisation of football but which has met criticism from fans, politicians and regional governing bodies. The plan would distribute $40m in funding to FIFA member associations, with a deadline of 19 September for federations to accept in order to access an initial $20m.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Queens defeat Cape Verde 2-0 in WAFCON 2026 opener
Ghana's women's football team opened their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde on Wednesday, with goals from Doris Boaduwaa and an own goal securing the win and a strong start to their 2027 Women's World Cup qualification push.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →