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2020 in Brazil

Explore 10 historical events and records for Brazil in 2020.

Historical records for Brazil in 2020

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February

COVID-19

Bolsonaro, Jair ยท Brasilia ยท Government / Government of Brazil

Brazil confirms the first COVID-19 case in Latin America.

July

COVID-19

Bolsonaro, Jair ยท Brasilia ยท Government / Government of Brazil

Announces he has tested positive for COVID-19.

August

FA Cup Winner

Luiz, David ยท London ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

David Luiz anchored the back line against his former club in the behind-closed-doors final as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.

Eurpopa League Winner

Carlos, Diego ยท Cologne ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Attempted the overhead kick that deflected off Romelu Lukaku for Sevilla's winning goal.

Other events (month unknown)

Benfica League Top Scorer

Vinรญcius, Carlos ยท Lisbon ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Finishes as joint-leading scorer in Portugal's 2019-20 Primeira Liga while representing Benfica, building a reputation for penalty-box finishing.

Leeds United Premier League Signing

Dias Belloli, Raphael ยท Leeds ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Signs from Rennes and adds close control, chance creation and direct attacking play to Leeds United's returning Premier League squad.

Premier League Championship

Becker, Alisson ยท Liverpool ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Alisson Becker wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and produces assured performances behind a defence that concedes only 33 league goals.

Premier League Championship

Firmino, Roberto ยท Liverpool ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Roberto Firmino wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and links the front three through pressing and intelligent off-ball movement.

PSG Captain Champions League Semi-Final Goal

Corrรชa, Marquinhos ยท Lisbon ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Marquinhos headed Paris Saint-Germain level against Atalanta as the team staged a stoppage-time comeback to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Villa Survival Season Midfield Protection

Luiz, Douglas ยท Birmingham ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Douglas Luiz improved his defensive positioning and distribution during Aston Villa's successful fight against relegation.

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