Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil |

The new Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Brazil presents copies of his credentials to the Secretary-General

Brazil and Zimbabwe have a partnership in technical cooperation

The new Ambassador of Zimbabwe, Meshack Kitchen, presented copies of his credentials to the Secretary-General Ambassador Maria Laura da Rocha. Brazil and Zimbabwe have a partnership in technical cooperation, in particular in the cotton and livestock sectors.

Source: United Nations Secretary-General |

Lieutenant General Otávio Rodrigues De Miranda Filho of Brazil - Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)

Lieutenant General Miranda Filho has several years of experience in command-and-control structures in the Brazilian Army

Secretary-General appoints Lieutenant General Otávio Rodrigues De Miranda Filho of Brazil as Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).  United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Otávio Rodrigues de Miranda Filho of Brazil as Force Commander for the United Nations Organization…

Source: FIFA |

Gianni Infantino attends Pelé memorial, suggests all Member Associations name a stadium after Brazil legend

Pelé, the only player to win the FIFA World Cup three times, passed away on 29 December 2022 at the age of 82 to leave the football world in mourning

Memorial held at the stadium of Santos FC where Pelé spent most of his playing career; Gianni Infantino attended alongside Presidents of CONMEBOL and the CBF; FIFA (www.FIFA.com) President suggests that all Member Associations should name one stadium after Pelé. FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid his final respects to Pelé…

Source: State House – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles: President extends message of recognition following passing of International Football icon Pelé

Considered as one or the world’s finest footballers of all time, Pele visited Seychelles on February 18, 1979

President Wavel Ramkalawan has sent a message of recognition following the passing of Pelé, the legendary Brazilian soccer player. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on 23 October 1940, Pelé began his professional career at 15 and has for many years during his football career regaled fans across the world and in…

Source: FIFA |

Pelé: Immortal - forever with us

The sight of him punching the air in celebration is one of the most iconic in our sport, and is etched into our history

For everyone who loves the beautiful game, this is the day we never wanted to come. The day we lost Pelé. “O Rei” was unique in so many ways. He was the only player to have won the FIFA World Cup three times and his skill and imagination were incomparable.…

Source: South African Government |

President Cyril Ramaphosa hails Pele as global inspiration and champion of peace

Pelé visited South Africa in 1995 and met President Nelson Mandela

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of global football icon and social activist, Pelé. Edson Arantes do Nascimento has passed away at the age of 82 after an extended illness. President Ramaphosa offers his deepest sympathy to Pelé’s family and friends and to the government and…

Source: FIFA |

Brazil hold on, Morocco on the up and up

Les Bleus may have lost their world crown but they are back in the top three

Brazil stay on top of the FIFA (www.FIFA.com)/Coca-Cola World Ranking; Newly crowned world champions Argentina move to second; Morocco the year’s highest climbers. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ has just crowned a new champion in Argentina (2nd, plus 1), but that has not stopped Brazil (1st, -) staying out…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Message of congratulation

President Isaias wished good health to Mr. Lula da Silva and success in his heavy responsibilities.

President Isaias Afwerki, on behalf of the people and Government of Eritrea, sent message of congratulation to Mr. Lula da Silva on 01 November on his election as President of the Federal Republic of Brazil. In his message President Isaias said that these are promising times for the people of…

Source: The Presidency: Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President Ramaphosa congratulates Mr Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva following successful election

Mr da Silva, who served as President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010, won the general election held on 02 October 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Mr Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his successful election to the position of President of the Republic of Brazil.  Mr da Silva, who served as President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010, won the general election held on 02 October 2022.  President Ramaphosa said…

Source: FIFA |

Brazil pull away from the pack

Brazil (1st, -) will embark on their bid to win a sixth world title as Ranking leaders

Some 172 international matches were played in September; Brazil increases their lead at the top of the FIFA (www.FIFA.com) /Coca-Cola World Ranking; Last international break before Qatar 2022. A total of 53 UEFA Nations League matches and 119 friendlies were played in the last international break before the FIFA World Cup Qatar…