Dies Paulo Soares, the buddy, at the age of 63

The sports journalist Paulo Soaresaffectionately known as “The Friend” of Espndied on Monday, 29 September, in São Paulo. He turned 63 on September 13. The cause of death was not revealed by the family.

Paulo Soares It was a striking figure of ESPN Brazil. He shared the bench for years SportSCenter with also homesick Antero Grecodied in May last year, the victim of a brain tumor. The duo became an icon of Brazilian sports journalism because of the relaxation and spontaneous laughs live.

The journalist faced health problems in recent years. He underwent several spine surgeries due to pain and mobility difficulties. The funeral will be held this Monday, from 13h to 17h, in the Funeral Home, in the Bela Vista neighborhood, central region of São Paulo.

Friend made a career on radio before consolidating his trajectory on television and went through broadcasters like Record, Globe and Bandeirantes.

The journalist also had tickets for Gazeta and Culture before reaching Espn in the years 1990. He consolidated his trajectory at the station, gaining national recognition and the affection of the public.

The duo’s legacy in SportSCenter

The duo formed by Paulo Soares and Antero Greco marked generations of fans of Espn. The program SportSCenter It debuted in 2000 during the coverage of the Sydney Olympics. The two created a dynamic that balanced the serious news and spontaneous humor.

Despite covering important facts about sport and life, what really marked the public were the moments of laugh. Own Cuddle He recognized the irony in an interview, saying that people on the street asked more about the next laugh, ignoring the seriousness of the content.

Paulo Soares It was called “buddy”, in a loving contrast with the “little friend”, nickname he and Antero they used each other. He also acted behind the scenes of the station, being editor-in-chief of the channel in 2006. Their humanity and chemistry with Antero Greco They ensured that their legacy be remembered with love.

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