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B24 published a statement in which Cristiano Ronaldo presented his version of the misunderstanding with the national coach and his exit from the training camp. The forward stated that, after the 2026 World Cup, he had prepared a farewell letter, but the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) had asked him to reconsider his departure. He also mentioned that he had supported the choice of the current coach. Ronaldo stated that the coach had presented him with a plan for his participation in the national team and that, in an initial conversation, he had suggested that he not travel for the matches in Norway and Denmark. According to the player, he rejected the proposal as he believed it would not be a good example for the captain to stay in Portugal. He noted that Simão Coutinho, sports director of Al Nassr, had accompanied the discussions. Regarding the match in Norway, Ronaldo reported that the coach asked him if he was available to play for 30 minutes. He said he accepted, despite recovering physically, but warmed up from halftime and did not end up playing. The player stated that, in a meeting 48 hours later, the coach agreed to publicly explain the agreed plan and acknowledged that it was a mistake to make him warm up without putting him on the field. According to Ronaldo, the coach had promised to do so at a press conference but had not fulfilled the agreement. The forward said he had validated notes for the conference, in which the coach would acknowledge proposing the plan, affirm that Ronaldo had accepted it without questioning the options, and admit that he would not make him warm up again under those circumstances. Ronaldo stated that the coach should also recognize the importance of the player, who had represented the national team for 24 years, and argue that problems should not be invented around his reaction after the game. Ronaldo said he decided to leave the training camp because he felt the coach had broken his word for the second time. He apologized to the fans for not greeting them after the game and to his teammates for leaving, taking responsibility for both decisions. He added that he accepted being punished by the FPF without mitigating circumstances, as he was the captain. The player stated that he would continue to be available to compete for Portugal after serving the suspension, as long as he was physically well and playing for the club. He also said that he hoped to have one or more farewell matches, but that his priority was to continue competing and winning for the national team. #CristianoRonaldo #SeleçãoNacional #Futebol (translated)

Roberto Reis wrote that the Avante Party had started internal discussions and talks with Augusto Cury. According to him, the majority trend at that moment was to get closer to Flávio Bolsonaro. Cury had asked for some time to think before deciding. #Política #PartidoAvante #FlávioBolsonaro (translated)

Julio Brant wrote that he participated in high-level discussions about Vasco's SAF and left feeling optimistic about what he heard. He assessed that the project was solid, had a long-term vision, and had good professionals involved. Brant also defended that politics should be set aside and that the sale should be approved, stating that this had always been his position. #Vasco #Futebol #SAF (translated)

Paulo Kogos apologized for his absence and said he spent the day responding to messages, receiving calls, and talking with supporters, colleagues, other candidates, and deputies. He stated that he would soon respond to the people who reached out to him there. He described the day as positive and said that, from the conversations he had, everything indicated that he would take office in April, along with the other members of the next legislature of ALESP. Kogos stated that 340 votes would not leave him out and said he would wait for the unfolding of ongoing events. He also thanked those who voted for him and declared that he would honor the voters as a state deputy. #ALESP #Deputado #Política (translated)

The Central Right stated that PL rejected any agreement and would not accept to talk with Alexandre de Moraes. According to the publication, the party immediately dismissed signs of rapprochement from the government wing of the STF after the end of the first round. The post mentioned CNN Brazil and journalist Caio Junqueira. https://t.co/tdQ9E6TLru #Eleições2023 #Política #STF (translated)

Barbie Depression offered her work to Lula's team to contribute to the communication of the 2026 reelection campaign. The content creator said she had a community of over 270,000 followers, focusing on women over 30 and LGBTQIAPN+ individuals, and stated that she believed social media could bring politics closer to people and expand important conversations, especially with women. She directed the message to Lula, Janja Lula, PT Brazil, and PT São Paulo. #Conteúdo #Comunicação #Política (translated)

Augustus Nicodemus said that a potential victory of the right would not end the cultural dispute, which, according to him, would continue in schools, homes, churches, the press, and everyday conversations. He stated that an election could pave the way, but would not replace the moral reconstruction of the country. #Cultura #Educação #Política (translated)

Fogo informed that Alex Telles said he postponed talks about his renewal with Botafogo during the transition in the club's management. He stated that he prioritized the project, the games, and the competitions, and that he only started negotiating when he felt there was trust and security for the club to restructure and grow. According to Telles, the talks were conducted calmly. #Botafogo #Futebol #Renovação (translated)

Felipe Leme classified the publication by Moreira Salles' team in the magazine Piauí of conversations between Flávio and Vorcaro as an act of desperation. According to him, the messages dealt with the financing of Dark Horse, did not bring any news, and reinforced that Flávio had not lied. Leme questioned whether that was the big scoop that was announced. #politica #investigacao #noticias (translated)

Sincerão stated that, in the conversations, even very influential people sent long messages to explain themselves, while he responded briefly and indifferently. He also said that many important people made requests to him with caution. #conversa #influência #comportamento (translated)

🚨 NOW! Corinthians reaches an agreement with Caixa to suspend payment of a Neo Química Arena installment while negotiating settlement. According to officials, the bank has authorized Timão not to pay the installment of R$ 28 MILLION, due in September. The first two installments of the year, totaling R$ 56 million, have been paid. The officials understand that Caixa's decision not to charge the installment is a GOOD SIGN for the progress of the talks. The debt is about R$ 630 MILLION. To settle it, Corinthians proposes to give Caixa the naming rights of the Arena and other commercial assets, such as capitalization bonds, Fiel Torcedor cards, and banking services. Timão believes that the naming rights of the Arena are worth R$ 70 MILLION per year. Currently, Hypera Pharma pays R$ 15 MILLION annually, adjusted for inflation. #Corinthians #NeoQuímicaArena #Futebol (translated)

🚨 BACKSTAGE: Jorge Jesus reached a verbal agreement with the Brazilian National Team before Ancelotti's hiring. The talks lasted more than 4 months, between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. After the early elimination in the Copa América and the inconsistent performance of the team, Ednaldo Rodrigues, former president of CBF, matured the idea of dismissing Dorival Júnior. In December, two CBF officials traveled to Portugal and reached a VERBAL AGREEMENT with Jorge Jesus. The coach only requested to participate in the Asian Champions League with Al-Hilal. After Argentina's 4-1 thrashing of Brazil, CBF made new contact with JJ and REINFORCED the verbal agreement. It was decided that Jorge Jesus would replace Dorival. • POLITICAL PRESSURE CHANGES PLANS Ednaldo began to face pressure in a process that threatened his permanence at CBF. Desperate, the executive sought a significant popular appeal to gain political strength and expedited the coach's change. As Jorge Jesus could not leave Al-Hilal immediately, Ednaldo resumed discussions with Ancelotti. In poor form at Real Madrid, the Italian agreed to rebuild the frustrated agreement from 2023 but requested a few weeks before the announcement to avoid repercussions before the Copa del Rey final. • HASTY ANNOUNCEMENT CBF intended to announce Ancelotti after the end of LaLiga on May 24. However, pressured by the possibility of his process being judged at any moment, Ednaldo rushed into CBF’s headquarters and ORDERED Ancelotti's announcement on May 12, surprising even close officials and people from Real Madrid. Three days later, Ednaldo was removed from the presidency and did not return to the position nor personally received Ancelotti. Jorge Jesus, who never hid his frustration at being 'abandoned' by Ednaldo and wasting the dream of leading Brazil, took over Portugal after the 2026 World Cup. 🗞️ @ESPNBrasil | @pedroivoalmeida 📸 Portugal National Team | Rafael Ribeiro/CBF #SeleçãoBrasileira #JorgeJesus #Ancelotti (translated)

The NYT points to interference from the Trump government to favor Flavio. This should be enough for Brazilians to be worried. The tone of the report is one of fear of looting and plundering the country's wealth. This would happen for decades. I have an opinion at the end. What the NYT claims, in summary: The newspaper states that it has not openly endorsed any candidate, but that the American government is trying to favor Flávio Bolsonaro against Lula. The text cites, as examples of these measures, tariffs, sanctions against Brazilian authorities, the designation of PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations, and questions about electronic voting machines. Brazilian authorities, diplomats, and electoral technicians interviewed by the newspaper (many anonymously) say that Brazil is setting up a “barrier” to reduce the risk of interference: monitoring foreign lobbying and disinformation, responding to fraud allegations, and discussions with countries in Europe, Asia, and others about a joint reaction after the election. Lula, at the UN and in campaign propaganda, accused the Trump government of interfering to “colonize” Brazil and take its natural resources. The newspaper emphasizes that it is unclear whether this push helps Flávio. In a close contest, a nudge from Trump could decide, but it could also provoke an anti-Trump reaction and increase the vote for Lula, as the NYT says happened in Canada and Australia. The article has a tone of fear, in Brazil, that something similar to what Trump did in other countries could be repeated, coupled with American measures that the newspaper interprets as favorable to the right. All in all: within what the NYT itself can do, the pressure from the Trump government on the press is systematic, it's a big alert. However, I think Brazilians still do not grasp the magnitude of what lies ahead. There will be decades of political, economic, democratic, and social backsliding. Many do not want to hear it. They are mistakenly convinced otherwise. The plundering will run rampant and there will be no one to investigate. #Brasil #Política #Eleições (translated)

PF found conversations on Daniel Vorcaro's phone with partner Marcelo Cohen, owner of the company involved in renting cruise ships for COP30. In the messages, Cohen talks about a “solution” for the event: “Desperate government, we have the solution. Lula and Rui desperate.” The question that remains is: why does Vorcaro appear in so many businesses and dealings that revolve around the Lula government? #COP30 #Lula #Corrupção (translated)

Reportagens de O Globo e Estadão revelaram que Alexandre de Moraes procurou o presidente do Banco Central, Gabriel Galípolo, em pelo menos quatro ocasiões — incluindo ligações repetidas no mesmo dia — para interceder a favor do Banco Master, de Daniel Vorcaro. O ministro teria defendido a instituição e pedido apoio à compra pelo BRB. O BC acabou vetando a operação por falta de viabilidade e indícios de fraude de mais de R$ 12 bilhões. Vorcaro foi preso e o banco liquidado. Moraes negou as conversas sobre o Master, admitindo apenas reuniões para tratar das sanções da Lei Magnitsky aplicadas pelos EUA contra ele e sua esposa. O escritório de advocacia de Viviane Barci de Moraes tinha contrato com o Master que previa cerca de R$ 3,6 milhões mensais por três anos, totalizando mais de R$ 129 milhões. A oposição já fala em CPI e pedido de impeachment. Mais um capítulo do juiz político que se mete em tudo. Moraes usa o poder do cargo para proteger interesses próximos enquanto censura opositores e decide o destino de investigações. O conflito de interesses é gritante. No Brasil de Lula e do STF ativista, a separação de Poderes virou ficção. Quem fiscaliza o fiscalizador? #AlexandredeMoraes #BancoCentral #CPI

“Queria mesmo era estar em Mônaco com você”: as mensagens entre Vorcaro e Hugo Motta Diálogos extraídos pela Polícia Federal do celular de Daniel Vorcaro, obtidos pela Folha, revelam relação próxima com o presidente da Câmara, Hugo Motta. Em 23 de maio do ano passado, Vorcaro escreveu: “Mas queria mesmo estar era em Monaco com voce”. Os dois riram, fizeram uma ligação de quase oito minutos e o empresário enviou o contato de um motorista, perguntando se Motta queria alguém para servir na casa. Outros trechos mostram pedidos do deputado (como entradas em camarote de carnaval) e encontros pessoais, além de conversas anteriores sobre um empréstimo de pelo menos R$ 22 milhões do Banco Master para empresa da cunhada de Motta. #Mônaco #Política #Corrupção

O presidente da Câmara dos Deputados, Hugo Motta, tratou com Daniel Vorcaro, dono do Banco Master, sobre negócios milionários da cunhada da Paraíba. Mensagens encontradas pela Polícia Federal no celular do banqueiro revelam uma relação pessoal próxima entre os dois. Nos diálogos, Motta trata de empreendimentos imobiliários da cunhada e da liberação de recursos para Vorcaro. As conversas ocorreram em 2024 e 2025, de acordo com os arquivos. Motta chega a chamar Vorcaro de amigo. O presidente da Câmara informa a Vorcaro o sucesso nas ações para passar a empresa para o nome da cunhada dele. Em seguida, ele fala da compra de uma área em João Pessoa. A cunhada de Motta recebeu R$ 22 milhões por meio de empréstimo no Master. #Política #Corrupção #Negócios