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The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Brazil Stars Slam Copa America Over Poor Warm-Up Areas
BRAZILIAN players, including six-time FIFA Player of the Year Marta, have criticised CONMEBOL and the organisers of the Women's Copa America in Ecuador for requiring teams to warm-up in confined indoor areas rather than on the pitch Images circulated on social media, before Brazil's dominant victory over Bolivia in their second Group B match on Tuesday, showed players from both teams warming up side-by-side in a confined area at the Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda Stadium. According to the tournament regulations, the measure was implemented to prevent damage to the pitch, which hosts two matches in a day during the group stage. Marta, who returned from international retirement to participate in the continental tournament, voiced her frustration over the situation. 'It's been a long time since I played in a tournament here in South America, and we were saddened by these circumstances,' the 39-year-old striker told Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte. 'Athletes are expected to perform well and work hard, but we also have to demand a high level of organisation. 'There wasn't enough space for both teams, but both wanted to prepare. I really don't understand why we can't warm up on the pitch. 'This is a problem for us because it's very hot inside, on top of the altitude. We hope that CONMEBOL changes some things and improves the situation.' Coach Arthur Elias echoed Marta's concerns, emphasizing that the conditions pose risks to players. 'We shouldn't have to demand that those responsible for football do their job, just as the players do on the pitch and I do as a coach,' he said. 'The issue of warm-ups worries me a lot ... This is crucial for the players' health and for the match, because when both teams don't warm up on the pitch, they take longer to get going.' Midfielder Ary Borges directed criticism at CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez, highlighting the disparity between men's and women's tournaments. 'Even amateur matches are better organised than what we have here. Ask Alejandro if he could warm-up in a space measuring five or 10 metres and smelling of paint,' she said. 'I think we had an example of this with the Men's Copa America, with its huge infrastructure. Why is the women's tournament having to deal with this kind of thing? 'This is something he needs to address, as president. I think we deserve better.' CONMEBOL did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters- REUTERS
The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Country music star, 24, dies in tragic accident after falling off back of pickup truck when it was suddenly started
BRAZILIAN country star Felipe Silva has died at 24 after falling off a pick-up truck in a horrifying accident. Silva, who was in a music duo with Raphael Sousa, was killed by a head injury on Monday following two days in the hospital. 2 Felipe Silva, left, and Raphael Sousa were in a country music duo Credit: Instagram/felipeeraphaelofc 2 Felipe, left, died on Monday after suffering a head injury Credit: Instagram/felipeeraphaelofc The singer was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after he fell from the back of a pickup truck in Araguaína, a city in the Brazilian state of Tocantins, according to his manager. On Monday, the official Instagram page for Felipe & Raphael announced the tragic news of his death. "Today, with broken hearts, we share that our beloved Felipe is no longer with us. He's gone… gone too soon…," the post's caption said. "Now he's with the Creator, in the heaven he so often looked to with hope, with his light soul and his voice eternally alive." READ MORE NEWS More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Country music star, 24, dies in tragic accident after falling off back of pickup truck when it was suddenly started
'BROKEN HEARTS' Country music star, 24, dies in tragic accident after falling off back of pickup truck when it was suddenly started Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRAZILIAN country star Felipe Silva has died at 24 after falling off a pick-up truck in a horrifying accident. Silva, who was in a music duo with Raphael Sousa, was killed by a head injury on Monday following two days in the hospital. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Felipe Silva, left, and Raphael Sousa were in a country music duo Credit: Instagram/felipeeraphaelofc 2 Felipe, left, died on Monday after suffering a head injury Credit: Instagram/felipeeraphaelofc The singer was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after he fell from the back of a pickup truck in Araguaína, a city in the Brazilian state of Tocantins, according to his manager. On Monday, the official Instagram page for Felipe & Raphael announced the tragic news of his death. "Today, with broken hearts, we share that our beloved Felipe is no longer with us. He's gone… gone too soon…," the post's caption said. "Now he's with the Creator, in the heaven he so often looked to with hope, with his light soul and his voice eternally alive." More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Brothel introduces 50% ‘Trump tax' on American customers – sending price of ‘full service' sky high in tit-for-tat move
A BRAZILIAN brothel has slapped a steamy 50 per cent tax on its American customers in response to Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. Cabare Thatys Drinks, a sex bar in the city of Fortaleza, added the so-called "Tarifa do Trump" in a tit-for-tat move, sending the cost of a night of 'full service' soaring. Advertisement 5 The receipt with from a cabaret with the 50 per cent 'Trump Tax' added as their client was American Credit: Newsflash 5 The US client was hit with an additional £14.01 on top of the standard £33.35 for a 'full service' Credit: Shutterstock 5 The move was made in response to Trump's 50 per cent tariff on all Brazilian goods Credit: AFP It came just after the US president imposed a The retaliatory charge was revealed on a handwritten bill issued to an unnamed US punter, who was hit with an additional £14.01 on top of the standard £33.35 for a 'Programa' — local slang for full service. With extras including five beers and a condom, the final bill totalled £55.36. The move has gone viral on social media, with the bill racking up nearly 150,000 retweets within hours of being posted on Friday. Advertisement Read more on Trump Mocking the policy, Brazilian political group Youth for Democracy said: 'Retaliation to the US has already begun in Fortaleza! 'A more patriotic establishment than Congress!' One user defended the brothel's bold pricing, adding: 'I will defend the establishment, it is all within the consumer law. 'And within the law of reciprocity!' Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Exclusive The cheeky tax comes amid an escalating global trade row ignited by Trump's surprise tariffs. Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine Just days before the brothel bombshell, the president imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Brazilian copper and other exports, citing 'national security' concerns and Brazil's handling of a criminal case involving ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. Despite the US running a trade surplus with Brazil, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended the move, saying it was part of a broader plan to 'onshore production' and reduce trade dependence in case of a 'national emergency.' But Trump hasn't stopped at Brazil, which is America's second largest Latin American trading partner. Advertisement European Parliament trade chief Bernd Lange branded the move 'brazen and disrespectful,' calling it 'a slap in the face.' EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned the t Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's office said in a statement: "We trust in the goodwill of all players in the field in order to reach a fair agreement that can strengthen the West as a whole, given that - particularly in the current scenario - it would make no sense to trigger a trade clash between the two sides of the Atlantic. Advertisement "It is now crucial to remain focused on the negotiations, avoiding polarisations that would make reaching an agreement more complex." Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, meanwhile, urged diplomacy, saying she hoped to negotiate a deal before the tariffs hit. Trump's fiery tariff strategy has become a cornerstone of his presidency redux, targeting even long-time allies like Canada, Japan, and South Korea. His administration argues the tariffs will boost U.S. manufacturing, protect supply chains, and strengthen the economy. Advertisement 5 The cheeky scheme took place at a brothel in the Brazilian town of Fortaleza Credit: Getty 5 Brazil, ruled by ex-convict president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva (pictured), is one of many countries slapped with Trump's sweeping tariffs Credit: Reuters
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Brothel introduces 50% ‘Trump tax' on American customers – sending price of ‘full service' sky high in tit-for-tat move
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRAZILIAN brothel has slapped a steamy 50 per cent tax on its American customers in response to Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. Cabare Thatys Drinks, a sex bar in the city of Fortaleza, added the so-called "Tarifa do Trump" in a tit-for-tat move, sending the cost of a night of 'full service' soaring. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The receipt with from a cabaret with the 50 per cent 'Trump Tax' added as their client was American Credit: Newsflash 5 The US client was hit with an additional £14.01 on top of the standard £33.35 for a 'full service' Credit: Shutterstock 5 The move was made in response to Trump's 50 per cent tariff on all Brazilian goods Credit: AFP It came just after the US president imposed a punishing 50 per cent import duty on all Brazilian goods last Wednesday. The retaliatory charge was revealed on a handwritten bill issued to an unnamed US punter, who was hit with an additional £14.01 on top of the standard £33.35 for a 'Programa' — local slang for full service. With extras including five beers and a condom, the final bill totalled £55.36. The move has gone viral on social media, with the bill racking up nearly 150,000 retweets within hours of being posted on Friday. Read more on Trump DON THE ATTACK 'Really p****d' Trump gives Putin 50-day deadline to make peace Mocking the policy, Brazilian political group Youth for Democracy said: 'Retaliation to the US has already begun in Fortaleza! 'A more patriotic establishment than Congress!' One user defended the brothel's bold pricing, adding: 'I will defend the establishment, it is all within the consumer law. 'And within the law of reciprocity!' The cheeky tax comes amid an escalating global trade row ignited by Trump's surprise tariffs. Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine Just days before the brothel bombshell, the president imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Brazilian copper and other exports, citing 'national security' concerns and Brazil's handling of a criminal case involving ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. Despite the US running a trade surplus with Brazil, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended the move, saying it was part of a broader plan to 'onshore production' and reduce trade dependence in case of a 'national emergency.' But Trump hasn't stopped at Brazil, which is America's second largest Latin American trading partner. He's also slammed the EU and Mexico with fresh tariffs — 30 per cent on imports starting August — triggering outrage across Western capitals. European Parliament trade chief Bernd Lange branded the move 'brazen and disrespectful,' calling it 'a slap in the face.' EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned the tariffs would 'disrupt essential transatlantic supply chains,' and said countermeasures were being prepared. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's office said in a statement: "We trust in the goodwill of all players in the field in order to reach a fair agreement that can strengthen the West as a whole, given that - particularly in the current scenario - it would make no sense to trigger a trade clash between the two sides of the Atlantic. "It is now crucial to remain focused on the negotiations, avoiding polarisations that would make reaching an agreement more complex." Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, meanwhile, urged diplomacy, saying she hoped to negotiate a deal before the tariffs hit. Trump's fiery tariff strategy has become a cornerstone of his presidency redux, targeting even long-time allies like Canada, Japan, and South Korea. His administration argues the tariffs will boost U.S. manufacturing, protect supply chains, and strengthen the economy. 5 The cheeky scheme took place at a brothel in the Brazilian town of Fortaleza Credit: Getty
