Weak government, weak country

In recent weeks, a series of measures have profoundly affected the government: the return of the PIS/COFINS Provisional Measure, the Beaches Bill, the Abortion Bill, the Blouses Bill, fiscal balance, the eternal Petrobras clash, whether with dividends or changes to

Is soccer becoming an elite sport?

Historically, soccer has always been seen as the sport of the masses. From its earliest days, it attracted large crowds and was one of the few opportunities for low-income individuals to excel. Many footballers came from humble backgrounds and saw the sport as an opportunity to make a name for themselves.

The Donald Trump case and the impact of the judiciary on elections in democratic countries

Last Thursday, May 30, 2024, the United States witnessed an unprecedented event in its political history. Former President Donald Trump was convicted by a New York jury on all 34 counts of accounting fraud, related to the payment

The Bets invasion

The release of sports betting is a recent development in Brazil, but it is widespread in other countries. The British, for example, have a culture of betting ingrained in their daily lives. There, bets are placed not only on sporting events, but even on facts such as who

A farewell and three lessons on how to love what you do

This week, in less than 24 hours, Brazilian sports journalism lost three of its icons: Washington Rodrigues, or Apolinho; Sílvio Luiz; and Antero Greco. Even with all the sadness that surrounds the farewell to these three icons, I find in this farewell an important

Learning in times of tragedy: solidarity alone does not bring about change

While Rio Grande do Sul faces the painful consequences of the floods that have devastated the state, a remarkable movement of solidarity is spreading throughout Brazil. It's a familiar scene in our land: when a region is hit by a catastrophe, the

It's Time to Unmask the Canes of Brazilian Football

In the exciting world of soccer, Brazil has always been revered as one of the most iconic nations, full of talent and achievements that echo across the world's pitches. However, in the midst of the spotlight and the glory of the past, a shadow looms that obscures

Walk the talk: the double American face

The American expression "walk the talk" is commonly used to mean "do what you say" or "act on your words". It emphasizes the importance of keeping the speech and actions of a person or organization consistent. It is a

The braggart businessman

"Sometimes a lack of response is the best insult" Paulo Coelho Elon Musk is a successful entrepreneur, that's a fact. An advocate of liberal economics - but who uses and abuses public investment in his businesses - he has a lot to add to the world of business.

The decline of politics

"Politics is the art of looking for problems, finding them all, making a false diagnosis and applying the wrong solutions." Groucho Marx It is often said that politics is the art of swallowing frogs. These days, I say that politics is the territory of