The board at La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid have come to the collective decision that star attacker Vinícius Jr. will not be allowed to depart this summer.
This of course comes fresh off a surprise round of speculation linking the Brazilian with a move to Premier League giants ****** nal.
Vinícius' future remains something of a touchy subject in Spain's capital at present. Despite long-term efforts to tie him down to a new contract, the 26-year-old is due to see his current terms expire in just 12 months' time.
Mikel Arteta's ****** nal, in turn, have expressed a keen interest in taking advantage of the situation, courtesy of a proposal of their own to Vinícius and his entourage.
As alluded to above, though, if the latest word stemming from the media on Tuesday is anything to go by, then the Gunners need not get their hopes up.

#cius #arsenal #madrid

Chelsea vs. Western Sydney Wanderers score, result, highlights: Joao Pedro hits hat-trick in chaotic friendly originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Chelsea began their preseason preparations in earnest on Tuesday with a thrilling friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers.
Xabi Alonso's first match in charge of the Blues ended in a 10-goal thriller in which Joao Pedro scored a hat-trick.
The Premier League side trailed their A-League opponents three times before the Brazilian forward struck all three goals in the ****** e of nine minutes to settle the contest.
Chelsea will now continue training Sydney before facing London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Accor Stadium on Saturday.

#joao #pedro #sporting

ONE Championship has finalized the ONE Fight Night 46 on Prime Video lineup with the addition of a highly anticipated flyweight MMA contest between New Zealand-Vietnamese finisher Viet Anh Do and Brazilian promotional newcomer Davi "Ajuricaba" Brandao.
The bout goes down on Friday, August 14, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on a blockbuster card headlined by a ONE Women's Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship clash between reigning two-sport queen Stella "Always Hungry" Hemetsberger and dangerous Russian challenger Natalia "Karelian Lynx" Diachkova.
The 29-year-old Auckland MMA and Oliver MMA South Auckland product carries a perfect 6-0 career MMA record into this contest, all six victories coming via finish, and a 5-0 promotional ledger built on a series of increasingly emphatic performances that have made him one of the most talked-about stars in the flyweight MMA division.
After competing at ONE Warrior Series twice in 2019, Do returned to the ONE Friday Fights event series in 2025 with a TKO victory in less than three minutes, then followed it up nearly two months later by flatlining Jean Claude Saclag in under a minute.
The performance that defined his rise came in May this year, when he demolished South Korea's "Money" Kyungjung Kim via TKO to claim not only the win and a performance bonus but the coveted US$100,000 main roster contract that brings him to August 14.

#Friday

Southampton's Brazilian forward Leo Scienza, 27, says he expects talks with the club about his future and is "open to possibilities". (Transfermarkt - in German)
Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Tuesday's gossip column here.
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#take

Vinicius Junior has emerged as a leading transfer target for **** nal as uncertainty continues to surround his future at Real Madrid. The Brazilian has reportedly struggled to agree a new contract with the Spanish club over the past several months and has now entered the final year of his current deal.
Vinicius is widely regarded as one of the best players in world football and has continued to demonstrate his quality with consistent performances. Real Madrid are understood to be keen to keep him at the club, but they are reportedly unwilling to meet his current contract demands, leaving his long-term future unresolved.
According to The Telegraph, **** nal are interested in signing the Brazilian attacker and are prepared to offer him a salary of at least £400,000 per week. If such a move were to be completed, he would become the highest-paid player at the Emirates.
Although Real Madrid already pay higher wages than **** nal, the proposed deal would still represent a significant financial commitment from the Gunners. The club have already secured new contracts for several key members of the squad, yet Vinicius would reportedly earn more than all of them if he joined this summer.
The size of the proposed salary underlines **** nal's determination to strengthen their attacking options with one of the game's most highly regarded players. It would also highlight the club's willingness to invest heavily in a player they believe could make a major impact.

#future

Eintracht Frankfurt's previously reported signing of Brazilian centre back Otávio has been officially confirmed. Almost all reliable German footballing media sources confirm that the Bundesliga club has paid €4.5m to secure the 20-year-old's services. Otávio's new contract in Hessen runs through 2031. The new signing shall receive a chance to work directly ahead of his countryman Kaua Santos, who currently competes with Michael Zetterer for the No. 1 slot in goal.
"With Otávio, we're bringing in a young and highly talented center back with a lot of potential for development," SGE sporting director Timmo Hrdung noted in a club statement. "He's left-footed, tall, athletic, and fast, and combines that with a strong defensive mindset—something we specifically want to strengthen in our squad. We're convinced that he'll enjoy plenty of success here at Eintracht."
"Joining a club with such a rich tradition – one that regularly competes in major tournaments – is a dream come true and a very important step in my career," the player himself added. "I'd like to thank everyone who believes in me and has been part of my journey so far. Now a new challenge begins. I arrive with a strong determination and am ready for this challenge."
GGFN | Peter Weis

#we 're #brazilian

IslamMakhachev believes he already knows Ian Garry'sstrategy for their upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship ****** le clash.

The reigning welterweight champion's first ****** le defense will beagainst Garry at UFC330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia and theRussian says he has spent his entire training camp preparing forhis Irish counterpart's evasive, movement-heavy fighting style.
Ahead of his ****** le defense, Makhachev broke down the matchup andGarry's skill set. The former lightweight champ claims he'sprepared to chase "The Future" in their upcoming bout, given howthe latter has mostly fought on the back foot.

"His skills: I just have to run in this camp too much because Ihave to follow him," Makhachev told MMA Fighting. "He runs toomuch. I know his game plan. We always see his fights. He has thesame style always. I will try to catch him, take him down, justwhat I did with my old opponents."

Garry has trained alongside former UFC lightweight championCharles"Do Bronxs" Oliveira, who fought Makhachev for the 155-poundtitle in 2022. However, Makhachev doesn't believe his formeropponent has much advice to offer, especially considering he madelight work of the Brazilian, submitting him in the second round oftheir clash.

"Charles is going to teach him how to tap fast. That's it,"Makhachev added.

#makhachev #title #clash

NavajoStirling saw a fighter in shambles right before his Dana White's Contender Series bout.

Stirling earned his Ultimate Fighting Championship contract with a knockout win onContender Series in 2024. He was sharing the locker room withQuemuelOttoni, who was set to face KodySteele. Ottoni eventually didn't make the walk to the Octagonand Stirling has now detailed what happened behind the scenes.
Stirling (10-0) recently revealed that Ottoni (12-4) was aggressivetowards Steele, and even other fighters, throughout fight weekuntil the weigh-ins. However, the Brazilian's nerves got the betterof him right before stepping out for his bout and he allegedlystarted crying backstage, even ripping off his hand wraps multipletimes.

Cutman Brad Tate, who was in charge of wrapping Ottoni, refused torepeat it after a point. The bout was eventually called off andSteele won his contract in a later Contender Series outing.

"The guy that was on Contenders [Series] was probably the worstone," Stirling told Full Send MMA. "He was fighting Kody Steele. Hechoked out AlexPereira back in the day. I was in the locker room with him… Atthe weigh-ins, he is puffing his chest, he is even looking at me,like, 'You wanna go?' I'm like, 'Bro, save it for tomorrow.' He'sstaunching Kody Steele out at the weigh-ins. And I was thinking,'This is going to be a banger.' We get to the fight night and hejust started crying. He took his gloves off three or four times.They had to re-wrap his hands. I think he had cutman Tate. Thecutman said, 'F*ck this guy, I'm not wrapping his handsanymore.'"

Both Tate and Steele have confirmed Stirling's story about Ottoni,who had choked out UFC superstar Pereira in the latter'sprofessional MMA debut in 2015. Ottoni and Pereira's careers havetaken contrasting trajectories since. While Pereira went on tobecome a two-division champion, Ottoni is yet to make it out of theregional scene. He has fought only once since the Contender Seriesfiasco, suffering a first-round technical knockout loss.

Meanwhile, the undefeated Stirling already has five UFC wins to hisname. The Kiwi is now scheduled to face JanBlachowicz (29-11) on less than three weeks' notice at UFC Belgrade in Serbia on Aug. 1.

#steele #bout

Arsenal are putting together what could be the transfer of the season.
According to The Athletic, they are exploring the possibility of signing Vinicius Junior if the Brazilian does not renew his contract with Real Madrid.
The interest is still at a very early stage and there is no guarantee it will turn into a transfer. There has not yet been any contact between the clubs, although the idea has backing at every level of **** nal.
Vinicius Jr is entering the final year of his contract after eight seasons in Madrid, with talks over a renewal having failed to make progress.
Real Madrid do not want to contemplate losing him for free, especially with the Brazilian set to be entitled to a significant loyalty bonus next season.

#madrid

A featherweight clash between Patricio Pitbull and Doo Ho Choi is on for UFC 331 on Sept. 19; multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the news to MMA Fighting.
The numbered event will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The promotion has yet to announce the headlining attraction for UFC 331.
Pitbull (37-9) attempts to rebound from a decision defeat to Aaron Pico in April, a result that dropped his UFC record to 1-2.
The Brazilian is a former two-division champion in Bellator, going 24-6 in that company before joining the UFC, and is currently ranked No. 15 on the MMA Fighting Global Rankings. Pitbull's lone UFC victory was a decision over Dan Ige.
Choi (17-4-1) won three straight since 2024, stopping Bill Algeo and Nate Landwehr that year before coming back to action this past May to score a knockout and earn a $50,000 check for a "Fight of the Night" win over Daniel Santos.

#pitbull #choi #fighting

Atalanta have missed their shot for Karim Alajbegovic, and more teams have joined the race, including Juventus, which are also defying Fenerbahce for Brazilian talent André, La Stampa reports.
Corinthians requested €17/18M plus €4M add-ons for 70 percent of the player’s card. The rest belong directly to him and his entourage, who are itching to move to Europe. He was close to Milan in January, but the transfer collapsed late. He notched 7 goals in 41 appearances last season.
The Bianconeri need to be decisive, though, as the competition from Turkey is strong. Instead, they have barely added anybody yet to focus on the exits. In the same role, they made a competitive offer for Frank Kessié, but they didn’t match his request and asked him to wait.
André isn’t the only youngster being chased by Juventus, as they are going after Alajbegovic as well. Atalanta were briefly in the lead, but Bayer Leverkusen raised their request after more sides are seriously eyeing him.
Fiorentina, Milan, and Napoli have also shown interest in the Bosnian starlet, La ***** one reports. However, the biggest threat comes from England. Chelsea have muscled their way into the fray and are currently the favorites, The Telegraph reports.

#brazilian

Rafael Leao has spoken further on his expected AC Milan departure. Over in Brazil, when attending an event for his clothing brand, the Portuguese touched on his footballing future.
“We’d already talked to the Rossoneri about the possibility of going elsewhere. But as long as I’m with them, I’ll give it my all.”
Following the World Cup, and ahead of a scheduled return to the Milanello training camp, Leao’s group have reportedly already been negotiating with Fenerbahce.
Chatting on the Brazilian podcast “Podpah”, Leao explained his current relationship with the Rossoneri. “I’ve already spoken to the club about the possibility of trying a new experience. I don’t know if it will happen. I have to report to Milanello on the 29th, and while I’m there, I’ll give my all, always respecting the club that has given me everything.”
Despite registering nine goals and three ***** ists in Serie A, Leao had an admittedly inconsistent season in red and black. Such was the steadily growing rift between the player and club that the 27-year-old had already expressed thoughts of leaving in early June.

#milanello #give #Milan

Provided that everything goes according to plan for Vitor Reis this preseason, the young centre-back should be set for a role at Manchester City this season. After arriving at City from Palmeiras in the January 2025 transfer window and spending six months around the first team, Reis spent last season on loan at Girona. Vitor Reis' time playing in La Liga was well spent. He now seems set to compete for first team football at the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. In a recent interview, Vitor Reis spoke on the lessons he has learned to date as he prepares to make an impression during Manchester City's preseason.
In an interview with ESPN Brasil, Vitor Reis has spoken on the experience he has gained, first at Manchester City, and from playing regularly with Girona in La Liga during the 2025-26 season. Speaking on how much he learned during his brief spell at City, and who encourages him, Reis said: "City has a great squad and excellent players. I learned a lot during my first spell there, especially from Rúben Dias, who encourages me a lot, and Haaland himself, who is one of the top strikers in world football."
Last season Vitor Reis was sent out on loan to Girona. The hope was that Reis would establish himself as first team regular at Girona. He did exactly that and was one of Girona's best performing players in a season that saw Girona relegated. The young Brazilian defender explained that playing in La Liga helped him grow as an overall player. He explained: "Playing in La Liga helped a lot because I managed to have a good run of games in a very strong and competitive league. Playing regularly makes a difference and I felt a huge improvement last season with Girona. Facing great players like Vini Jr , Yamal , Mbappé and Bellingham requires maximum concentration."
Spending a season playing in Spain was exactly what Vitor Reis needed for his development. He was able to play regularly and grow as a defender. With how Girona played out from the back, Vitor Reis' composure in possession and ability to be a meaningful factor in Girona's build-up play stood out. This attribute will set Reis up for life at Manchester City. Also, Vitor Reis can break the lines with his passing and his decision-making is exceptional for a centre-back. Both are traits that should serve him extremely well playing in the Premier League.
Given that Girona played a high defensive line under Michel, this allowed Vitor Reis to show the traits that should serve him well at Manchester City. Vitor Reis anticipates the play very well, which allows him to pick out danger from opponents at an impressive rate. There is also an intelligence to how Vitor Reis defends. He uses his ability to read the play rather than lunging into challenges. This is another set of skills that should translate into an Enzo Maresca side.

#city #first

Major League Soccer (MLS) is set to investigate the circumstances surrounding Casemiro's high-profile move to Inter Miami.
Miami officially unveiled the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder on Wednesday after he signed a two-year deal. The contract also includes an option to extend his stay until 2029.
However, the excitement around the signing has been overshadowed by an MLS investigation into an alleged tampering issue involving the acquisition of the Brazilian midfielder.
Under MLS rules, clubs can place players on a discovery list, giving them the first opportunity to negotiate with those players and preventing rival teams from pursuing them without first reaching an agreement.
LA Galaxy reportedly held Casemiro's discovery rights before Miami secured them in a deal believed to be worth around £750,000.

#around #major #Soccer

Sompo International's wholly owned Brazilian subsidiary, Sompo, has signed an agreement to acquire local peer Fator Seguradora.
The value of the transaction has not been disclosed and the deal remains subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities.
According to the translated version of the announcement, the acquisition is part of Sompo's strategy to expand its presence in the corporate insurance market by widening its portfolio of specialised solutions.
The company said the deal will strengthen its position in business lines in which Fator Seguradora has consolidated operations and recognised expertise, particularly property, guarantee and financial lines.
It said completion of the transaction is expected to further reinforce its market position.

#transaction #lines

Arsenal's interest in Bruno Guimaraes is well known, but the Gunners have still not made a formal approach to Newcastle United for the midfielder's signature, a situation that has reportedly frustrated the Magpies.
Guimaraes represented Brazil at the World Cup and is currently enjoying his holiday. Once he returns, discussions about his future are expected to increase, while Newcastle are also planning to offer him a new contract this summer.
Guimaraes has established himself as one of the best midfielders in England, making **** nal's desire to sign him unsurprising. The Gunners are looking to improve their squad and believe the Brazilian could become an important addition to their team.
Arsenal already have several high-quality players in their squad, but they remain focused on strengthening further during the transfer window. Guimaraes is believed to be one of their key targets as Mikel Arteta continues to reshape the team.
According to Sky Sports, Newcastle are yet to receive an official offer from **** nal for Guimaraes. Instead, the report states that the Gunners have used intermediaries to communicate their interest and discuss a possible move.

#squad #united

"This is pure Brazilian football juice."
You've probably heard that phrase before, in some discussion on social media or even on sports debate shows on the radio/TV.
So here comes another one!
Fortaleza announced the dismissal of head coach Thiago Carpini this Thursday (23).
So far, it's just another job cut short among countless others in Brazilian football every season.

#Football #you 've #carpini #pure

For the first time since the end of the World Cup, the Brazilian Championship had a night full of matches.
Four games were played this Wednesday (22), and in all of them the away team left the field with all three points.
League leaders Palmeiras beat Coritiba, but Flamengo did not let the gap widen after defeating Chapecoense.
Meanwhile, Athletico overcame São Paulo and moved up to third place.
Wrapping up the night, Cruzeiro beat Inter and also climbed the standings.

#wednesday #league

Flamengo remain in pursuit of the top spot in the Brazilian Championship.
Even away from home, the Rubro-Negro beat Chapecoense this Wednesday (22) without much difficulty.
Pedro was the star of the night, scoring two goals (the first a stunning strike) and delivering a great pass in the move that led to the third goal of the match.
The performance made the Flamengo forward the top scorer in the Brasileirão, with 12 goals, one more than Athletico-PR’s Kevin Viveros.
Lorran came on in the first half, replacing the injured Gonzalo Plata, and also found the net.

#brazilian #championship #chapecoense

Real Madrid forward Endrick has been appointed as UNICEF’s newest ambassador in Brazil, the organization announced on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old joins a select group of Brazilian public figures who use their platforms to raise awareness about children’s rights and support UNICEF’s initiatives throughout the country. Fellow ambassadors include television presenter Maísa, actor Renato Aragão, singer Daniela Mercury, actor Lázaro Ramos, actor Bruno Gagliasso, and the iconic comic character Mónica.
UNICEF has worked with ambassadors around the world since 1954, selecting artists, athletes, and other influential personalities who are not only widely recognized but also demonstrate a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and adolescents.
According to UNICEF Brazil representative Joaquín González-Alemán, Endrick’s influence and example make him an ideal choice for the role.
“The work of UNICEF ambassadors is fundamental to mobilizing society in defense of children and adolescents. Endrick is an exemplary young man who inspires millions of children and adolescents and has enormous potential to convey messages about children’s rights throughout Brazil.”

#children #adolescents #real

Chapecoense and Flamengo have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (22) match in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.
The match takes place at Arena Condá, in Santa Catarina, and marks Rubro-Negro’s return to official matches after the break in the schedule for the World Cup.
Chape, on the other hand, had already taken the field in the Brazilian Championship last Friday (17), when they played a postponed match against Bahia.
Check out the starting lineups below:

#lineups #wednesday #brasileir #catarina

By Marcela Ayres
BRASILIA, July 21 (Reuters) - Brazil's Pix, one of the world's most successful instant-payment systems, has become a flashpoint between Brasília and Washington as the Trump administration aims to protect U.S. firms from the model's growing appeal in dozens of countries.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer named Pix, operated by Brazil's central bank, as one of the barriers to trade that ‌he cited to justify fresh 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil taking effect this week.
"We're not asking Brazil to get rid of Pix," a senior Trump administration official said. However, Washington is ‌pushing to avoid a situation in which "Pix gets special treatment simply because it's owned and operated by the government," the official said.
Brazilian officials have long argued the criticism is aimed at protecting U.S. credit card companies. USTR documents say that Brazil's practices "may undermine the competitiveness of U.S. companies engaged in digital trade and electronic payment services."

#Brazil #administration

Real Madrid signed three new defenders only a few days after the end of the last season to bolster a key area of the team that caused them quite a few problems during the last season. Two fullbacks, Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries, and one center-back, Ibrahima Konate, have been signed, while the club can still sign one more center-back before the end of the summer transfer window.
Although he is still to join his new team, one of these three players, Cucurella, must already have delighted the Merengues. This is particularly because he played a key role in helping his Spain team win the World Cup, showcasing his talents against some of the biggest international sides like Portugal, France, and Argentina.
In addition to the board members, who decided to sign the defender, Real Madrid players are also seemingly delighted with his signing. As Diario AS has reported, the Brazilian forward Rodrygo Goes took to social media to congratulate the Spaniard on his World Cup triumph, and to welcome him to the Merengue club.
Rodrygo replied to a post made by Cucurella in which the Spaniard can be seen kissing the World Cup trophy with the following words:
"Congratulations on the **** le!! We're waiting for you at the biggest club in the world."

#team #signed

Inter Miami tampering investigation, explained: Why signing of former United star Casemiro raised red flags originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
On the heels of the 2026 World Cup, club soccer seasons are getting back into full swing. Brazilian and former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro's move to Inter Miami is being investigated by the MLS for tampering.
The American soccer league has a system in place, called discovery rights, in which a player joining the MLS from another league can only negotiate with a club that has the player's rights. If a club signs a player without those discovery rights, it is required to make a payment and officially acquire their rights.
While Casemiro was signed as a free transfer, Miami will likely have to pay an additional fee for signing the Brazilian because the LA Galaxy had his discovery rights.
Here's the rundown on why Inter Miami's latest signing is being investigated by the MLS.

#Miami #club #discovery #united

Arsenal are ready to step up their pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
Various reports claim the Gunners have opened talks over a deal to bring the Brazilian to the Emirates.
But Newcastle are said to want a similar fee to the one which took Sandro Tonali to Spurs, in a deal which was worth around £100m, to even consider selling the 28-year-old.
Sky Sports, meanwhile, say Newcastle have been frustrated by ******* nal's pursuit of their star man and would only consider at least £80m, with official talks still yet to be opened.
Elsewhere, Morgan Rogers says he has joined "the biggest club in London" after completing his move to Chelsea from Aston Villa or £117m.

#newcastle #united

While Santos traveled for the Copa Sudamericana playoffs, Neymar took part in a professional poker tournament.
Rested by the coaching staff to avoid the strain of the long trip, Neymar used his days in São Paulo to participate in the fourth stage of the Brazilian Poker Championship (BSOP).
The No. 10 was not missed, and Peixe beat Universidad Central 4-1, all but securing a place in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.
As he was left out of the traveling squad, the No. 10 made the most of his free time in the São Paulo capital and showed up at the Golden Hall of the WTC Complex alongside friends, even bringing a card protector with the Santos crest.

#Sudamericana #poker #brazilian #bsop

It has been around four months, 138 days to be precise, since the Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes suffered his latest injury, an anterior cruciate ligament tear and ******* ociated meniscus tear in his right knee. This injury, suffered on 2nd March, brought a premature end to his club season, and more sadly for the player, also meant him missing the World Cup 2026.
At the time of his injury, he was expected to spend between ten to twelve months on the sidelines. However, as Diario AS has reported, his recovery progress is going very well, and he is expected to recover fully from this injury within the lower extreme of this time range, i.e., ten months.
After having undergone surgery right after this injury, the Brazilian forward has already overcome the most difficult phase of his recovery in these four months. He has gone through these four months with a lot of physical and mental pain, but his determination has never been shaken, as seen from the long rehabilitation and physiotherapy sessions he has undergone. Later, he also started regaining mobility in his knee and began working in the gym.
As things stand, his recovery has progressed to such an extent that he can go through daily life activities, without stepping on the pitch. He also went to the United States to see and support his Brazilian national team in the World Cup, and in North America, also met one of his idols, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Going forward, Rodrygo Goes is expected to get his medical clearance in January. However, he would still need more time to get back to his best level and gradually make his return to the pitch in competitive games.

#rodrygo

"Gazzetta dello Sport" report Galatasaray joined the race for Brazilian center-back Bremer. The 29-year-old was linked with a move to FC Bayern last month, but those rumors have since cooled down with the Rekordmeister also reportedly changing their plans with Kim Min-jae.
According to reports from Italy, the Turkish champions offered a higher salary for Bremer compared to the one he currently receives at Juventus. The Brazilian international scored four goals in 26 Serie A appearances during the 2025/26 season.
Juventus were demanding €40 million for the transfer when Bayern showed interest, according to the same outlet. On the contrary, Juve showed interest in bringing back Kim to Serie A, but FC Bayern reversed their initial plan to sell the South Korean international this summer unless they receive an extraordinary offer.

#international #interest

(Changes headline in July 15 story to reflect Lula extending lead over Flavio Bolsonaro)
SAO ‌PAULO, July 15 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio ‌Lula da Silva has widened his lead over right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the run-up to October's presidential election, a Quaest poll commissioned by brokerage Genial showed on Wednesday.
It is the first Quaest survey following a ‌series of political ⁠developments including a corruption investigation targeting a senior Lula ally and arguments about ⁠accountability over new U.S. tariff threats against Brazil.
• Leftist Lula is seen with 45% of voting intentions in a potential second-round runoff, compared with 37% for Senator ‌Bolsonaro, currently the main opposition hopeful.
• A Quaest poll in June showed Lula leading Flavio Bolsonaro by 44% to 38%.

USA Rare Earth has named Serra Verde CEO Thras Moraitis as its next chief executive officer, signaling a leadership shift as the company moves toward completing its planned merger with the Brazilian rare earth producer and focuses on operational execution.
Moraitis will ******* ume the CEO role on October 1, succeeding Barbara Humpton, who will retire as chief executive and board director after leading the company's transformation into an integrated rare earths platform. Until then, Moraitis will serve as president of the combined company following the anticipated completion of the Serra Verde transaction by the end of August.
The company also appointed current board chairman Michael Blitzer as executive chairman, effective immediately.
The leadership change comes as USA Rare Earth advances its strategy to build a Western "mine-to-magnet" supply chain spanning mining, processing, metal production and permanent magnet manufacturing. The proposed acquisition of Serra Verde, announced earlier this year, is expected to give the company control of one of the few large-scale producers of key magnetic rare earth elements outside Asia, strengthening efforts to diversify global supply chains away from China.
Humpton, who joined the company in 2025, oversaw major strategic milestones, including public-private partnerships and expansion across critical minerals processing, metals and magnet manufacturing. She said the approaching completion of the Serra Verde deal makes this an appropriate time to hand over leadership as the company's priorities shift from building its platform to executing its growth plans.