Corinthians paid their men's first-team players and staff September wages on Thursday after a deal with Caixa Econômica Federal released money held in an account tied to the Neo Química Arena debt. Other payments, including image rights and holiday pay, remain outstanding.
India invited Brazil, Uruguay and Panama for a rare home friendly series, losing 0-4 and 1-6 but scoring against Uruguay for the first time since 1982. The experiment raises a familiar question: do heavy defeats build a team?
Brazil face India in a Kolkata friendly, with coach Carlo Ancelotti and captain Marquinhos framing the match as a chance for young players to show themselves rather than an exam.
Former Brazil midfielder Fred says Cristiano Ronaldo's extreme self-discipline raises the standards of everyone around him, while Lionel Messi remains the opponent who left him feeling a step behind.
Chinese automakers are expanding into Brazil, but winning over local buyers means understanding ethanol fuel, small-car policies and a huge used-car market. Success will depend on products, not just electric-vehicle hype.
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