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Hideraldo Bellini Brazil's first FIFA World Cup-winning captain Hilderaldo Luiz Bellini has died at the age of 83.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo cruised into the third round of the Copa do Brasil, while an early blitz saw Santos win their first leg on Thursday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro remain in control atop the Brazilian Serie A after ending their two-game losing run, as the top five teams all won.

Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama are on the verge of progression to the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil after a comfortable 2-0 win over Nacional AM.

Goals from Jaime Valdes and Esteban Paredes saw Colo-Colo edge Delfin in the Copa Libertadores.

Corinthians Brazil Serie A clubs Corinthians and Coritiba advanced into the Copa do Brasil third round on Wednesday, with first-leg wins.

Atlético PR Atletico Paranaense have moved above Gremio into second in the Brazil Serie A after a 1-0 victory over Internacional.

Cruzeiro moved into the Copa Libertadores knockout stage after a win against Racing Club.