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4 days ago
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📹 Fortaleza lose to Racing but still reach Libertadores last 16
📹 Fortaleza lose to Racing but still reach Libertadores last 16 In El Cilindro, Fortaleza lost to Racing 1-0 in Argentina on Thursday (29), in the last round of the group stage of the 2025 Conmebol Libertadores. Although the Argentines had greater control of the actions, Laion scared first, before three minutes, with Marinho's missile that took paint off the post. Advertisement Still in the first half, goalkeeper João Ricardo made two good saves to keep the score at zero. After the break, the scenario did not change. However, after hitting the crossbar, Racing opened the scoring with a great goal from Martínez with a half-bicycle. 🚦 How it stands Despite the defeat in Argentina, the victory of Colo-Colo 1-0 over Atlético Bucaramanga, secured Fortaleza in second place in Group E with eight points. Racing advanced to the round of 16 in the lead with 13 points, while Bucaramanga was directed to the playoffs of the South American round of 16. Next Monday (2), Conmebol will hold the draw for the round of 16 matches. Advertisement Laion returns to the field next Sunday (1), when they visit Flamengo, at Maracanã, for the 11th round of the Brasileirão. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 Marcelo Endelli - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
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Fortaleza thrash Colo-Colo, close in on qualification
Fortaleza thrash Colo-Colo, close in on qualification This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. At Arena Castelão, Fortaleza thrashed Colo-Colo 4-0 this Tuesday (6th), in the fourth round of the group stage of the 2025 Conmebol Libertadores. FINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL DE JOGO NA ARENA CASTELíO! O FORTALEZA SUPERA O COLO-COLO COM O PLACAR DE 4x0 E SOMA MAIS TRÊS IMPORTANTES PONTOS NA COMPETIÇíO! ⚽ BRENO LOPES ⚽ MARINHO ⚽ DEYVERSON ⚽ EL GATO LUCERO#FortalezaEC — Fortaleza Esporte Clube 🦁 (@FortalezaEC) May 7, 2025 The match was surrounded by tension due to the confusion in the first leg in Chile, when the game was postponed because of a pitch invasion by Chilean fans, which resulted in a 3-0 win for Laion after a decision by Conmebol. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Colo-Colo fans, in fact, were banned from entering Arena Castelão to watch the match. Once the ball was rolling, Fortaleza dominated the Chilean team, especially in the first half. Just 25 minutes in, Breno Lopes received the ball on the left wing, entered the box, and, from a tight angle, struck firmly to open the scoring. Five minutes later, on the opposite side of the field, Marinho shot from the edge of the area to extend the lead! Finally, after Marinho WON A HEADER in the air and an incredible blunder by the goalkeeper, Deyverson showed his opportunism to score the third. After the break, Laion kept pushing to increase the score and improve their goal difference. After several attempts, Lucero scored the fourth goal following a beautiful backheel assist from Pikachu. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement 🚦 What it means With the win, Fortaleza reached seven points and jumped to second place in Group E, behind only Racing, who have the same number of points but a better goal difference (6 to 4). Colo-Colo remains at the bottom with just two points. Laion will finish their participation in the group stage against Atlético Bucaramanga at home on May 13, and against Racing in Argentina on May 29. Fortaleza returns to the field next Saturday (10th), when they host Juventude at Arena Castelão, for the eighth round of the 2025 Brasileirão. 📸 THIAGO GADELHA - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Fortaleza thrash Colo-Colo, close in on qualification
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. At Arena Castelão, Fortaleza thrashed Colo-Colo 4-0 this Tuesday (6th), in the fourth round of the group stage of the 2025 Conmebol Libertadores. The match was surrounded by tension due to the confusion in the first leg in Chile, when the game was postponed because of a pitch invasion by Chilean fans, which resulted in a 3-0 win for Laion after a decision by Conmebol. Advertisement Colo-Colo fans, in fact, were banned from entering Arena Castelão to watch the match. Once the ball was rolling, Fortaleza dominated the Chilean team, especially in the first half. Just 25 minutes in, Breno Lopes received the ball on the left wing, entered the box, and, from a tight angle, struck firmly to open the scoring. Five minutes later, on the opposite side of the field, Marinho shot from the edge of the area to extend the lead! Finally, after Marinho WON A HEADER in the air and an incredible blunder by the goalkeeper, Deyverson showed his opportunism to score the third. After the break, Laion kept pushing to increase the score and improve their goal difference. After several attempts, Lucero scored the fourth goal following a beautiful backheel assist from Pikachu. Advertisement 🚦 What it means With the win, Fortaleza reached seven points and jumped to second place in Group E, behind only Racing, who have the same number of points but a better goal difference (6 to 4). Colo-Colo remains at the bottom with just two points. Laion will finish their participation in the group stage against Atlético Bucaramanga at home on May 13, and against Racing in Argentina on May 29. Fortaleza returns to the field next Saturday (10th), when they host Juventude at Arena Castelão, for the eighth round of the 2025 Brasileirão. 📸 THIAGO GADELHA - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Brazil considers capping meal voucher fees, Pix system deposits doubtful, say sources
By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's government is considering capping card processor fees and shortening settlement periods to cut intermediation costs in the country's multi-billion-dollar meal voucher market, three sources with knowledge of the government's plans said. The sources, who requested anonymity to discuss private talks, said the idea of transferring funds directly to workers through Brazil's widely popular Pix instant payment system had been discussed but is unlikely to move forward because of strong opposition from restaurant associations and meal voucher companies, which act as intermediaries. The move comes as the government tries to curb food inflation that has weighed on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's approval ratings, though it continues to delay regulations needed to open up the concentrated meal voucher market under rules passed by Congress in 2022. The Labor Ministry did not respond to a request for comment, and the Finance Ministry declined to comment. The Pix alternative had been reported by local outlets last week, sending shares of meal voucher providers Edenred, which owns Ticket, and Pluxee, which owns Sodexo, sharply lower. Alongside privately held Alelo and VR, these companies control roughly 85% of Brazil's meal voucher market. Direct Pix deposits would effectively eliminate the need for intermediaries in a market that moves around 170 billion reais ($30 billion) annually under Brazil's Worker Food Program (PAT), created in 1976 to offer tax incentives to companies covering their employees' meal costs. Speaking to state media on Wednesday, Labor Minister Luiz Marinho also appeared to dismiss the Pix-based alternative. "The program needs to be preserved. Many ideas emerged, and some would have essentially destroyed it. So those were completely ruled out," Marinho said. Without providing details, the minister said there would be changes to fees, which he described as "very high." The sources said the government is considering a cap on the MDR (merchant discount rate) — the fee charged to merchants per transaction. Government estimates seen by Reuters show restaurants pay about 8% more on sales with meal vouchers than with credit cards. Marinho also flagged potential changes to settlement periods, acknowledging controversy over how long it takes for funds to reach restaurants after being paid to the voucher companies. In the public sector, he said, contracts often stipulate 30-day payment terms. "Contracts need to be adjusted to drastically shorten that period," he said. Marinho said the government is weighing the issue carefully and could announce a decision in May, although no formal decree is currently in the works. The Brazilian Chamber of Worker Benefits (CBBT), which represents newer companies, said there is no evidence that changing fees or settlement terms would lower food costs for workers. It instead called for the long-delayed implementation of a 2022 law that opened the rule for a single "interoperable" network for all accredited players. The measure, which is also supported by supermarkets, would enable open access to major voucher networks and end exclusivity in participant access. But Lula's administration has delayed regulations needed to implement the changes, including portability rules that would allow users to transfer meal credits between providers. ($1 = 5.6635 reais) Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
30-04-2025
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- Reuters
Brazil considers capping meal voucher fees, Pix system deposits doubtful, say sources
BRASILIA, April 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's government is considering capping card processor fees and shortening settlement periods to cut intermediation costs in the country's multi-billion-dollar meal voucher market, three sources with knowledge of the government's plans said. The sources, who requested anonymity to discuss private talks, said the idea of transferring funds directly to workers through Brazil's widely popular Pix instant payment system had been discussed but is unlikely to move forward because of strong opposition from restaurant associations and meal voucher companies, which act as intermediaries. The move comes as the government tries to curb food inflation that has weighed on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's approval ratings, though it continues to delay regulations needed to open up the concentrated meal voucher market under rules passed by Congress in 2022. The Labor Ministry did not respond to a request for comment, and the Finance Ministry declined to comment. The Pix alternative had been reported by local outlets last week, sending shares of meal voucher providers Edenred ( opens new tab, which owns Ticket, and Pluxee ( opens new tab, which owns Sodexo, sharply lower. Alongside privately held Alelo and VR, these companies control roughly 85% of Brazil's meal voucher market. Direct Pix deposits would effectively eliminate the need for intermediaries in a market that moves around 170 billion reais ($30 billion) annually under Brazil's Worker Food Program (PAT), created in 1976 to offer tax incentives to companies covering their employees' meal costs. Speaking to state media on Wednesday, Labor Minister Luiz Marinho also appeared to dismiss the Pix-based alternative. "The program needs to be preserved. Many ideas emerged, and some would have essentially destroyed it. So those were completely ruled out," Marinho said. Without providing details, the minister said there would be changes to fees, which he described as "very high." The sources said the government is considering a cap on the MDR (merchant discount rate) — the fee charged to merchants per transaction. Government estimates seen by Reuters show restaurants pay about 8% more on sales with meal vouchers than with credit cards. Marinho also flagged potential changes to settlement periods, acknowledging controversy over how long it takes for funds to reach restaurants after being paid to the voucher companies. In the public sector, he said, contracts often stipulate 30-day payment terms. "Contracts need to be adjusted to drastically shorten that period," he said. Marinho said the government is weighing the issue carefully and could announce a decision in May, although no formal decree is currently in the works. The Brazilian Chamber of Worker Benefits (CBBT), which represents newer companies, said there is no evidence that changing fees or settlement terms would lower food costs for workers. It instead called for the long-delayed implementation of a 2022 law that opened the rule for a single "interoperable" network for all accredited players. The measure, which is also supported by supermarkets, would enable open access to major voucher networks and end exclusivity in participant access. But Lula's administration has delayed regulations needed to implement the changes, including portability rules that would allow users to transfer meal credits between providers. ($1 = 5.6635 reais)
