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

Capital is fearful

This week saw a large outflow of foreign capital from the stock exchange. It's estimated that around 20 billion reais have gone out, despite the good figures presented by the Brazilian economy. The country had a difficult quarter, but it was more positive than expected.

It's no longer enough to be a star. Soccer demands role models. 

Soccer is changing dramatically. And I'm not talking about rules, tactical schemes or athletic performance. We are experiencing a change in consciousness. If we compare the case of goalkeeper Bruno and the case of former athlete and coach Cuca with the trial of Daniel Alves

 Difficult words to write

This week was my father's birthday. He would have been 90 if he were alive. He died exactly 10 years ago. On these milestones, the family WhatsApp group begins to buzz with affectionate messages about his absence and how much we miss him. Photos

If it bleeds, sell it

"My pain is the echo of your own joy" Friedrich Nietzsche This March marks the 10th anniversary of the ill-fated Car Wash operation. Not coincidentally, the judiciary is faced with the dilemma of reviewing the leniency agreements signed by companies for