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USWNT announces its starting XI for Saturday’s Brazil friendly in São Paulo, led by captain Lindsey Heaps and featuring the Thompson sisters starting together for the sixth time; kickoff is 6:30 p.m. local time (5:30 p.m. ET) with VAR in use, broadcast on TNT, truTV and HBO Max in English and Telemundo/Universo/Peacock in Spanish.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta returned to Sao Paulo’s airport shortly after takeoff due to a left-engine mechanical issue on an Airbus A330-300 carrying 272 passengers and 14 crew; it landed safely and was met by airport rescue teams, with local media reporting video suggesting an engine explosion and delays to other flights at the airport.
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 carrying 272 passengers and 14 crew suffered an engine failure and flames after takeoff from Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport, forcing an emergency return and landing at GRU. The aircraft was met by aircraft rescue and firefighting teams and passengers were bused to the terminal; no injuries were reported.
Chappell Roan denies involvement in a Sao Paulo hotel incident that reportedly distressed Jude Law's 11-year-old daughter, saying the guard was not her personal security and stressing that she does not hate fans or children, while in Brazil for Lollapalooza and urging respect for boundaries.
During his São Paulo show, Bad Bunny paused his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour to acknowledge the death of salsa icon Willie Colón (75), thanking Colón’s family and praising his groundbreaking influence on salsa and Latin music, as fellow artists like Ruben Blades and Rauw Alejandro offered condolences.
Bad Bunny paid tribute to salsa icon Willie Colón at his São Paulo show, calling him a great legend, name-checking him in NUEVAYoL, and sending strength to Colón's family after the 75-year-old singer's death.
Lando Norris secured the Sprint pole position in Sao Paulo, outperforming Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri, with a dominant lap time of 1m 09.243s, highlighted by the 'Ghost Car' feature.
A military police officer in Brazil has been arrested after a video showed him throwing a civilian off a bridge in Sao Paulo, sparking public outrage and protests against police violence. The officer, Luan Felipe Alves, claimed he intended to immobilize the man, not throw him over the bridge. The man reportedly survived, and authorities are seeking him for questioning. The incident has intensified calls for accountability in the face of growing anger over police brutality in the region.
A video showing a São Paulo police officer pushing an unarmed man off a bridge has sparked outrage in Brazil, highlighting issues of police violence and impunity. The incident, which left the victim injured but alive, has intensified criticism of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a key political figure linked to former president Jair Bolsonaro. Freitas's administration has been accused of fostering a culture of violence within the police force, with recent incidents of police killings drawing public ire. The situation underscores broader concerns about human rights violations and political motivations in Brazil's most populous state.
New York-based model Luciana Curtis, her husband Henrique Gendre, and their child were kidnapped at gunpoint in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and held hostage for 12 hours in a shack. The family was ambushed by armed men after leaving a restaurant, forced into their car, and had money transferred from their bank accounts. They were eventually freed after their eldest child, who was not with them, alerted relatives. The family is now safe, and the gang fled during a police search.
A crypto businessman, Antônio Vinícius Lopes Gritzbach, was assassinated at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport by gunmen linked to the criminal gang First Capital Command (PCC). The attack, which injured three bystanders, occurred outside Terminal 2, causing chaos as passengers fled. Gritzbach had been cooperating with authorities on a plea deal related to his connections with the PCC, which is involved in various criminal activities across South America and Europe. The shooters escaped, and law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident.
A businessman, Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach, was killed in a targeted shooting at São Paulo's international airport, with three others injured. Around five assailants exited a black vehicle and opened fire, according to CNN Brasil. The vehicle was later found abandoned, and authorities are investigating the incident. Videos on social media show chaos at the airport, though CNN has not verified them. The São Paulo Secretary of Public Security is leading the investigation.
The Green Bay Packers will open the 2024 NFL season in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the first regular-season NFL game in South America. São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern hemisphere, not the federal capital of Brazil, and has a ban on fans wearing the color green at the venue, Corinthians Arena. Soccer is a big deal in Brazil, but American football has found a foothold in the country, and São Paulo has the largest population of Japanese citizens outside of Japan.
The Green Bay Packers will kick off the 2024 NFL season against the Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the league's first South American game and the Packers' second regular-season international game. The matchup will take place on Sept. 6 at Arena Corinthians, with the Packers designated as the visiting team. The game will be available for streaming on Peacock and broadcast on free, over-the-air television in the local markets of the competing teams. The Packers have expressed concerns about the logistics of the longer trip to São Paulo compared to London, but are excited to play in front of their devoted fans in Brazil and contribute to the NFL's global growth.
The Green Bay Packers will kick off the 2024 season in São Paulo, Brazil, against the Philadelphia Eagles, with the game likely to start in Wisconsin in the 5-5:30 p.m. range due to the two-hour time difference. São Paulo is two hours ahead of Wisconsin's Central Time Zone. The game time hasn't been announced yet, but the NFL is expected to go with a traditional 7-7:30 p.m. start time. The Packers will have nine home games, seven true road games, and one neutral-site game in the 2024 season, with a strong fan base expected in Brazil.