Brazil now appears to be grappling with a third wave in its outbreak, with infections and deaths spiking Brazil on Saturday crossed the grim threshold of 500,000 COVID-19 deaths, the country’s health minister said, trailing only the United States in lives lost to the virus. “500,000 lives lost due to the pandemic that affects our … Read more
The victory helped Brazil lay down an early marker in Group A and puts them in good stead to win a 10th Copa America crown. An emphatic display by Brazil saw the defending champions kickstart their Copa America title defense with a convincing 3-0 victory over Venezuela in the opening game of the tournament, EKO … Read more
According to reports, many in the squad have concerns about contracting the virus. The 2021 Copa America is once again under scrutiny after it was reported that several players from Brazil’s camp are considering whether to compete in the competition, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. Brazilian players who play their club football in Europe are unsure whether … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has announced a ban on non-Nigerian passport holders and non-residents who visited Brazil, India, or Turkey within 14 days of entry into Nigeria. According to Mustapha, the decision was part of the decisions reached by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 following increasing cases of COVID-19 and fatalities in some parts … Read more
Neymar hosted an underground party with 500 guests The Brazilian forward faces criminal charges for violating Covid-19 safety protocols Brazil and PSG Soccer star, Neymar Junior, got himself in trouble for throwing a huge underground party for 500 guests during the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil. Neymar was hit by strong critiques, especially taking into account … Read more
The wealthiest man in Brazil, banking magnate Joseph Safra, has died of natural causes at the age of 82, his bank has announced. AFP reports that Safra had an estimated fortune of $23.2 billion and is ranked 63rd on Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s wealthiest people. Born in 1938 to a Lebanese Jewish family … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria announced its decision to seek a loan from the Brazilian Government. Reacting to the news, Nigerians blast the FG. Ekohotblog, November 5, 2020… Nigerians on social media have condemned the Federal Government of Nigeria over their decision to lend the sum of $1.2 billion from Brazil. The Minister of Finance, budget and national … Read more
Top Dolce & Gabbana Model Who Vanished From New York A Year Ago Is Found ‘Disoriented’ In Brazilian Slum Ekohotblog, October 9, 2020.. A one time Elle, Grazia and Glamor model who took part in a Dolce & Gabbana campaign has been found disorientated in a Brazilian slum a year after she went missing from … Read more
Brazilian top flight club, Atletico Goianiense have have been permitted to play with four players who have tested positive for coronavirus, the Globoesporte website. The club said the players were in the final stages of the infection and had already complied with all quarantine measures ahead of a match with Flamengo. The report said Brazilian … Read more
Brazil on Thursday passed the 2 million mark in confirmed COVID-19 cases, with little sign that the rate of increase is slowing. And anger grows over President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the outbreak. Just 27 days have passed since Brazil, which has the world’s second-largest outbreak after the United States, reached one million cases. In … Read more
Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, who has tested positive for COVID-19, said on Facebook Thursday that he was “very well” and again advocated the use of the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine. Bolsonaro, 65, appeared in his weekly Facebook Live post at his official residence. He appeared to be in good shape and was not accompanied, as is … Read more
A jealous dog has mauled twin babies to death in the northeastern state of Bahia, Brazil. A woman who struggled to conceive for 9 years, has lost of twin babies after her dog mauled them to death out of possible jealousy. According to reports, the 29-year-old mother, Elaine Novais, who struggled to conceive for 9 … Read more
The bizarre moment as Brazilian politician sniffs a pair of ladies panties on live zoom video-conference, thinking his camera was off. The incident happened during an online meeting of the Braganca Paulista Town Council, Sao Paulo. The politician, Ditinho do Asilo, of the Social Christian Party, brought out a pair of red panties and sniffed … Read more
Authorities at the ministry of health in Brazil on Friday announced that the country had confirmed 54,771 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours. The development makes Brazil the country with the highest single toll since the outbreak, not even China where the disease broke out from, and was, for a while, the epicenter of the … Read more
The United States is poised to announce on Sunday a travel ban from coronavirus-hit Brazil, a top aide to US President Donald Trump said. “I think that we’ll have a new travel decision today with respect to Brazil and just like we did with the UK and Europe and China, and we hope that’ll be … Read more
A Nigerian man simply as Babafemi has died of COVID-19 in Tucurvi in Sao Paulo province of Brazil. According to a source who spoke with Eko Hot Blog, the deceased was an indigene of Ile Ife in Osun State, South West Nigeria. The man died after losing a long hard fought battle with the virulent … Read more
Lionel Messi struck on his return to international duty Friday following a three-month ban as Argentina defeated fierce rivals Brazil 1-0 in a friendly in Riyadh. The Barcelona forward was suspended by CONMEBOL for accusing South American football’s ruling body of “corruption” after he was sent off in July’s third-place play-off with Chile at the … Read more
Five-time champions Nigeria have landed in host nation Brazil, for this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup finals holding from Oct. 26 to Nov. 17. A statement from the Director of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, said a team of 25 players and nine officials flew out of the country through the Nnamdi Azikiwe … Read more
The much awaited international friendly match between Nigeria and Brazil is facing a weather threat as the city of Singapore, venue of October 13 International friendly will witness a heavy downfall. According to an online weather forecast, it will rain 30 degree celsius in the Asia country. The looming rainfall may have limited distraction on … Read more
Host, Brazil, produced their best performance yet at the ongoing Copa America tournament to beat eternal rival, Argentina and qualify for the final. In yet another match that saw Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi, failing yet again to lift Argentina, Brazil ran out 2-0 winner in the semi-final encounter played in the early hours of this … Read more