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Around 159 million Brazilians began voting to choose the president, members of Congress and state governors, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva holding a narrow lead over his rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. Polls suggest the race could go to a run-off on 25 October, amid domestic polarisation and escalating disputes between Lula’s government and Washington.
A televised debate scheduled in Rio de Janeiro before the first round of Brazil’s presidential election was cancelled after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declined to take part and his rival Flávio Bolsonaro withdrew. The boycott prevented 158 million voters from watching the leading candidates face each other directly before Sunday’s vote.
Around 160 million Brazilians are heading to the polls in the first round of the presidential election, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro running neck and neck. The election follows a campaign dominated by corruption allegations, while the contest has focused on the economy, sovereignty, security and tackling crime.
Moroccan player Hakim Ziyech has arrived in Brazil ahead of joining Botafogo on a free transfer, according to media reports linking completion of the deal to his passing a medical. If the move is officially completed, the 33-year-old will join a select group of seven Arab players who have previously played professionally for Brazilian clubs.
Carlo Ancelotti named a 26-player squad for Brazil’s three friendlies, retaining only nine players from the 2026 World Cup squad and calling up eight players for the first time. The overhaul follows Brazil’s exit in the round of 16 and forms part of preparations for the 2028 Copa América and 2030 World Cup.
