Early Thursday morning, São Paulo lost one of its most prominent voices in sports journalism. Renowned journalist Antero Greco died at 69 after a long battle with a brain tumor, according to sources close to him. Admitted to Beneficência Portuguesa hospital in São Paulo, Greco had undergone two surgeries in recent years in his fight against the disease.
A graduate of the prestigious University of São Paulo (USP), Antero Greco left his mark on many news outlets throughout his career. With stints at Diário Popular, Diário de S. Paulo, Estadão, Folha de S. Paulo and Grupo Bandeirantes, among others, Greco built a solid reputation admired by his peers and the public.
Although he kept quiet about the team he supported, his impartiality and skill won over fans of every club. But it was on television that Antero Greco became a household name across Brazil. Alongside Paulo Soares, known as “Amigão,” Greco captivated Brazilian audiences as host of “SportsCenter” on ESPN Brasil.
Since the network’s early days in 1994, Greco was one of the pillars of ESPN’s sports programming success in Brazil. His relaxed, good-humored style, paired with Soares’s charisma, earned him legions of fans and a loyal audience over the years.
However, as his health declined with the progression of the disease, Antero Greco cut back his on-screen appearances, limiting himself to occasional guest spots on the network’s shows. His legacy, however, lives on in the memory of those who followed him and admired his contribution to Brazilian sports journalism.
Antero Greco’s wake is scheduled to begin at noon, with the burial set for 4 p.m. local time at a cemetery in central São Paulo. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in Brazilian sports journalism, but his impact will endure as an example of dedication and talent in the profession.
Esportbetnews extends its condolences to Antero Greco’s friends, family and fans.
