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Sport in brief: April 2, 2025

MEN’S FOOTBALL: Defending champions Botafogo begin the defence of their Copa Libertadores title in Santiago on Thurday morning, with a Group A game against Universidad de Chile.
Botafogo are one of seven Brazilian teams to reach the group stages at the South American equivalent of the Champions League, but last year’s runners-up, Athletico Mineiro, have not qualified.
Teams from Brazil have won the last six tournaments.
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