A local man sells drinks and food from his esky on Ipanema beach. Local kids in Favela de Cantagalo in Rio play football to pass the time. Local kids play football in favela Santa Marta in Rio. Inside ...

Ask Brazilian teen Yan Araujo who his idols are, and he doesn’t hesitate. Not Neymar. Not Vinicius Junior. “Nobru and Cerol,” he says — superstars of the booming gamer scene in Brazil’s favelas. Like ...

In Brazil, the 'Taca das Favelas is one of the most popular tournaments. It's not just about the football though The 'Taca das Favelas' can be a chance for young players to catch the eye of talent ...

AWAY from the glamorous parties, Brazil's favelas are creating different headaches for World Cup organisers. Tom Smithies in Santa Marta and Rio de Janeiro Only a couple of kilometres from where ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every child that plays football in Rio de Janeiro's favelas dreams about playing in the World Cup. (Nov.20) Fit to be tied: The ...

From goals with Roma and Inter to days in the favelas between alcohol and dancing. The latest video of Adriano Leite Ribeiro quickly went viral on the web. Some reacted with outrage at the conditions ...

With final preparations now underway for next week’s annual Rio de Janeiro carnival, and as the hype builds for this year’s FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, it’s almost inevitable images ...

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