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2023 in Brazil

Explore 16 historical events and records for Brazil in 2023.

Historical records for Brazil in 2023

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January

President of Brazil

Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula da ยท Brasilia ยท President of Brazil ยท Government / Government of Brazil

Appointed President of Brazil, 3rd term

February

Quaoar Ring Discovery

Morgado, Bruno ยท Science / Astronomy

Morgado and colleagues report a dense ring around Quaoar orbiting far outside the object's classical Roche limit.

Club World Cup Final Brace

Vinicius Junior, Vinicius Jose Paixao de Oliveira Junior ยท Rabat ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores twice as Real Madrid defeat Al Hilal 5-3 to win the Club World Cup.

April

Second Quaoar Ring

Pereira, Chrystian Luciano ยท Science / Astronomy

Pereira and colleagues report a second ring around Quaoar, also orbiting beyond the classical Roche limit.

May

Copa del Rey Final Brace

Goes, Rodrygo ยท Seville ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores both Real Madrid goals in the 2-1 Copa del Rey final victory over Osasuna.

June

Paqueta Assists European Final Winning Goal

Paquetรก, Lucas ยท Prague ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Lucas Paquetรก supplies the through ball for Jarrod Bowenโ€™s decisive goal as West Ham United win the Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.

Champions League Winner

Moraes, Ederson ยท Istanbul ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Ederson Moraes made a vital late save to preserve City's 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the 2023 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester City win the competition.

December

Douglas Luiz Scores Against Arsenal

Luiz, Douglas ยท Birmingham ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Douglas Luiz anchors Villa's midfield as Emery's team overcome Arsenal 1โ€“0, extending an outstanding run of Premier League home victories.

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Al Ahli Arrival

Firmino, Roberto ยท Jeddah ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

In 2023, Roberto Firmino moved from Liverpool to Al Ahli, bringing an established skill set to the Saudi Pro League. The Brazilian forward moved after helping Liverpool secure major English and European trophies.

Al Ahli Arrival

Ibanez, Roger ยท Jeddah ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Al Ahli recruited Roger Ibanez from Roma in 2023 as part of its first-team planning. The Brazilian centre-back brought European competition experience from Italian football.

Al Hilal Arrival

Junior, Neymar ยท Riyadh ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

In 2023, Neymar Junior moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Al Hilal, bringing an established skill set to the Saudi Pro League. The Brazil forward's arrival was among the most publicised transfers of the league's recruitment expansion.

Al Hilal Arrival

Oliveira, Malcom ยท Riyadh ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

In 2023, Malcom Oliveira moved from Zenit Saint Petersburg to Al Hilal, bringing an established skill set to the Saudi Pro League. The Brazilian winger contributed pace and cutting runs from the right side of attack.

Al Ittihad Arrival

Tavares, Fabinho ยท Jeddah ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Fabinho Tavares joined Al Ittihad from Liverpool in 2023 to compete in Saudi Arabiaโ€™s top division. The Brazilian holding midfielder joined after winning the Champions League and Premier League with Liverpool.

Al Nassr Arrival

Telles, Alex ยท Riyadh ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Alex Telles joined Al Nassr from Manchester United in 2023 to compete in Saudi Arabiaโ€™s top division. The Brazilian left-back joined after spending the previous season on loan at Sevilla.

Brazilian Centre Back Arrives

Santiago Costa dos Santos, Murillo ยท Nottingham ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Murillo joined Nottingham Forest from Corinthians in 2023 and quickly established himself at centre-back. His anticipation and ability to advance the ball distinguished his early Premier League performances.

Premier League Championship

Moraes, Ederson ยท Manchester ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Ederson Moraes wins the 2022/23 Premier League championship with Manchester City and starts attacks with his distribution and offers stability behind City's defenders.

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