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Luiz Augusto Nunes, Veteran Brazilian Sports Journalist, Dies at 76

Tributes underscore a career defined by meticulous editing, World Cup reporting, plus 14 years in CBF communications.

Overview

  • Nunes died on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro following renal complications, according to multiple reports.
  • He worked at major outlets including O Globo, Revista Manchete, O Dia, Jornal do Brasil, and Jornal dos Sports, and he covered at least two FIFA World Cups.
  • From 2002 to 2016 he served as content and website editor in the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol communications department.
  • The CBF issued an official condolence note praising his rigor and collegiality, and a tribute was shown on the Maracanã screen before Flamengo’s win over Santos.
  • The burial is scheduled for Monday in his hometown of Piraí at the municipal cemetery, with outlets reporting differing times of 13:00 or 16:00.