“He is key for Black people’s pride in Brazil, but never wanted to be a flagbearer.” Pelé’s life after soccer took many forms. He was a politician -- Brazil’s Extraordinary Minister for Sport -- a wealthy businessman, and an ambassador for UNESCO and the United Nations....
When former Brazilian flag carrier Varig went into administration in 2005, its Portuguese counterpart, TAP, spotted an opportunity to expand across the Atlantic - but by maintaining other airlines' aircraft rather than flying its own. TAP snapped up one of Varig's prize assets - its ...