Mideast peace depends on establishing Palestinian state Nov 21, 2009
The Palestinian leader will leave for Porto Alegre, southern Brazil, where he will meet Saturday with representatives of the Palestinian community. Then, Abbas will travel to Argentina and Chile, where he will be greeted by Presidents Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and Michelle Bachelet. (Xinhuanet, China)
Vianna Ce captures title at MVC Individual Championships Oct 12, 2009
With the win, Vianna Ce, a native of Porto Alegre, Brazil, also captured her first fall tournament championship in her career, as she finished second last year at the MVC Individuals last season in Des Moines, Iowa. Also competing in the singles finals was. (Siusalukis.com)
* Wellington boots Cruzeiro into final Jul 4, 2009
Cruzeiros Kleber, front, shields the ball from Gremios Rever during their Copa Libertadores semi-final second-leg match in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on Thursday ... Gremio, 3-1 down from the first leg in Belo Horizonte, made the better start at the Olimpico in Porto Alegre, but their Argentine strike pair of Maxi Lopez and German Herrera missed early chances. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Brazils Cruzeiro set up final clash against Estudiantes Jul 4, 2009
Breaking away: Gremios Fabio Santos and Cruzeiros Wellington (front) fighting for the ball during their Libertadores Cup semi-final match in Porto Alegre on Thursday. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Menchov prevails in Giro despite fall Jun 1, 2009
World Cup cities set: FIFA's executive committee has chosen the 12 Brazilian cities to host matches for the 2014 World Cup: Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Sao Paulo, Cuiaba, Manaus, Fortaleza, Natal, Recife, Brasilia, Salvador and Bela Horizonte. Ancelotti quits Milan: Carlo Ancelotti has quit as coach of AC Milan, seemingly paving the way for him to take over at Premier League club Chelsea. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dunga prefers to dwell on home win Apr 4, 2009
PORTO ALEGRE: Brazil coach Dunga preferred on Thursday to salute a 3-0 romp over Peru in their World Cup qualifier which left the five-time champions in second spot in the continental group rather than gloat at rivals Argentina being battered 6-1 in Bolivia. Argentina have their problems and we ours but the altitude does very much muddy the waters and we saw as much, remarked Dunga, reflecting on a round of matches which saw the samba stars move within three points of leaders Paraguay with... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kak improving, still doubtful for Ecuador match Mar 27, 2009
Brazil faces Ecuador in Quito, then hosts Peru three days later in the southern city of Porto Alegre. The five-time world champions are second in South American qualifying, six points behind leader Paraguay and one point ahead of both Argentina and Chile. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
