eyesonbrasil 1. Bia Souza: A Judo Trailblazer Beatriz “Bia” Souza, the 26-year-old judoka, etched her name into Brazilian sports history by clinching the gold medal in the women’s +78 kg category at the Paris Olympic Games1. Her victory marked Brazil’s first-ever gold in judo on the grand stage. Bia’s journey was one of resilience, determination,…
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eyesonbrasil Introduction At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in July 2021, a beaming 13-year-old with a youthful face and braces proudly bit into a silver medal. Rayssa Leal’s infectious joy and unbridled enthusiasm shone through after becoming one of the youngest Olympic medallists in history1. Her journey from viral sensation to Olympic success captivated hearts…
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eyesonbrasil Drag Queens Steal the Spotlight In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The vibrant and influential French LGBTQ+ community showcased their fabulousness, leaving no sequin unturned. Global stars like Celine Dion and Lady Gaga graced the event, proving that glitter is the universal language…
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eyesonbrasil 1. The Message in Libras Rayssa Leal, the young Brazilian skater, won the bronze medal in women’s street skateboarding at the Paris 2024 Olympics. During the broadcast of the qualifying round, she made a gesture that caught the viewers’ attention: using Brazilian Sign Language (Libras), Rayssa said: “Jesus is the way, the truth and…
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eyesonbrasil With the Paris Olympics about to begin, the eyes of the world are on the Brazilian athletes who will compete in search of glory and achievement. Let’s explore Brazil’s chances of winning medals and highlight some promising athletes. 1. Rebeca Andrade: The Gymnast Who Enchanted the World Rebeca Andrade, silver and gold medalist at…
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eyesonbrasil The whirring of the transfer market can be intoxicating for fans. We devour rumors, dissect fees, and celebrate the arrival of a new hero. But a website like “https://www.transfermarkt.com/” with its stock exchange aesthetic lays bare the financial muscle that now flexes so prominently in the beautiful game. This raises a crucial question: can…
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By Rory Smith LONDON — Vinícius Junior was grinning, laughing even, long before Real Madrid had anything very much to smile about. His team had, for more than an hour, seemed to be teetering on the brink of not just defeat but something worse: an embarrassment, a humiliation, and possibly the most unlikely defeat in…
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Was it the professional-critical attitude of the accountant that exposed a conflict of interest at Ajax? There will be no answers. However, accountants point out the special circumstances in professional football that the accountant has to take into account. Like emotions that are rampant, combined with reputational risks. Henk Vlaming “No, the information about purchased…
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And for anyone who wants to know more and more about the Beautiful Game eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 1, 2023– Anyone in Brazil and far beyond and who wants to be involved in the development of modern football should ask: How do we create a successful attack? How much do we have to pay for a…
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The dark side Anton Foek Amsterdam, 10 July 2021– Regardless of which team wins the European Football Championship on July 11th, three things are certain. – The first is the large viewership in sports bars and homes: 600m watched the final of the tournament in 2016. – The second is the soundtrack. Italian fans will urge…
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