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Antero Greco
Born(1954-06-02)June 2, 1954
São Paulo, São Paulo,  Brazil
DiedMay 16, 2024(2024-05-16) (aged 69)
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
CitizenshipBrazilian
Alma materUniversity of São Paulo
OccupationJournalist

Antero Greco (June 2, 1954[a] – May 16, 2024) was a Brazilian journalist.[7][8][9] He was a commentator on ESPN Brasil's SportsCenter [pt] and also appeared on games broadcast by ESPN channels.[10][11] He was also a columnist for the newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo and had a blog on the newspaper's website.[12][13]

Biography

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Born in the Bom Retiro neighborhood of São Paulo[14], the son of Italian immigrants Giovanni Greco and Ernestina Ferraro, Antero attended Liceu Coração de Jesus [pt], a school run by priests from the Catholic Salesians of Don Bosco congregation.[15][16]

He earned a degree in journalism from the School of Communications and Arts, University of São Paulo (ECA-USP), the institution is affiliated with the University of São Paulo (USP).[17][18] He began his journalism career in 1974 as a copy editor at O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper.[19] Three years later, he was promoted to sports reporter.[19] In that department, he also served as news editor, special correspondent, and assistant editor.[19] In 1989, he left the newspaper to join Agência Estado (AE), a news agency network affiliated with the same publishing group.[19][20] In early 1992, he returned to Estadão to serve as sports editor, a position he held until the end of 1993.[20][21] Between January 1994 and December 2000, he worked at Diário Popular as a news editor, assistant editor, and columnist.[21]

He returned to Estadão in late 2000.[21][22][23] Between September 2006 and December 2009, he once again served as the newspaper’s sports editor.[9] On November 14, 2018, Antero left the newspaper.[24]

Antero also had brief stints at the now-defunct newspaper Popular da Tarde [pt], Folha de S.Paulo, and Band.[25] At Band, he took part in the first broadcasts of the Italian Championship, Serie A in 1983, alongside play-by-play announcer Edgard de Mello Filho and commentator Pedro Luiz Paoliello [pt].[23][26]

ESPN

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His association with ESPN Brasil began in February 1994, when he was invited by journalist José Trajano [pt] to join the channel’s first broadcast team (at the time, it was still known as TVA Esportes, from Grupo Abril), alongside play-by-play announcer Nivaldo Pietro [pt] and reporters Paulo Calçade [pt] and Gilvan Ribeiro.[21][27] At the network, he helped create the program Futebol no Mundo [pt], for which he also served as a writer until early 2000.[28]

Later that year, he also began appearing on SportsCenter [pt], which replaced Trinta Minutos, a change introduced during the 2000 Summer Olympics.[29] He then teamed up with Paulo Soares, known as Amigão, and before long, the two had established themselves as the show’s official hosts.[10][30]

The late-night news show is a trademark of ESPN channels, and the duo won over the public with the laid-back style in which they hosted the program.[31][32] Antero and Amigão’s frequent fits of laughter, triggered mainly by the funny names of athletes mentioned in the segments and occasional verbal gaffes, became internet hits and gave the show its rhythm, while also lending a distinct identity to the Brazilian version of the American-format program.[33][34][35]

Personal life

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Antero had been married to Leila for decades.[18][36] The couple had two sons and two grandchildren.[18] For decades, he lived in the Sumaré [pt] neighborhood of São Paulo.[14] In his youth, he played right back for amateur soccer teams and even considered pursuing a religious life as a priest before deciding to become a journalist.[37] An avowed SE Palmeiras fan, and because of his family ties, he also had a soft spot for the Italian clubs AS Roma and SSC Napoli.[15][38][39] He identified as a Catholic.[8][32]

In the 2022 presidential election, he announced his support for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.[40]

Death

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On May 10, 2024, Paulo Soares, known as Amigão, with whom he had co-hosted the Sportscenter program for several years, announced that Antero had been suffering from a brain tumor since 2022, which was already in an advanced stage.[41][42] The journalist made the announcement in a letter published in Juca Kfouri’s column on Universo Online (UOL), titled “Antero Lives”.[43]

Previously, during a live broadcast on SporstCenter, Antero fell ill on air and had to leave the show and go to the hospital.[44] His health had been poor ever since.[45]

Antero died from complications related to his tumor on the morning of May 16, 2024, at the age of 69.[25][46][47] Several soccer clubs and fellow journalists paid tribute to the journalist[28]; in addition, ESPN Brasil aired a special edition of SportsCenter in his honor, featuring several journalists who have worked for the network, including current and former employees.[48][49] Coincidentally, Antero Greco passed away on the same day as sports commentator Silvio Luiz and the day after the death of Washington Rodrigues, known as Apolinho, all of them major figures in Brazilian sports, particularly soccer.

Antero was laid to rest at Redentor Cemetery in the Sumaré [pt] neighborhood of São Paulo.[50][51]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref.
2011 ACEESP Trophy [pt] Print Newspaper Columnist Nominated [52]
2014 Nominated [53]
2021 Prêmio Comunique-se [pt] Sports: Print Media Nominated [54]

Notes

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References

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  1. ↑ Cite error: The named reference portaldosjornalistas was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ↑ Arandas, Guilherme (16 May 2024). "Morre aos 69 anos o jornalista esportivo Antero Greco, da ESPN". Diário do Centro do Mundo. Archived from the original on April 21, 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  3. ↑ Andrade, Marcos André (11 May 2024). "Antero Greco: relembre a carreira do jornalista". A Cidade On. Archived from the original on January 25, 2026. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  4. ↑ Gomes, Erik Chiconelli (24 May 2024). "Antero Greco (1956–2024)". A Terra é Redonda. Archived from the original on December 9, 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  5. ↑ Felix, Walter (16 May 2024). "Paulo Soares chora em despedida de Antero Greco na ESPN: "Não era a hora"; vídeo". NaTelinha. Archived from the original on October 6, 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  6. ↑ Lopes, Fernanda (10 December 2024). "Após a morte, Silvio Santos alcança feito inusitado na internet em 2024". Notícias da TV. Archived from the original on May 21, 2026. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "'Tenho dificuldade de segurar o riso', afirma o apresentador Paulo Soares". Programa do Jô (in Brazilian Portuguese). TV Globo. April 24, 2013. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  8. 1 2 Vidigal, Raphael (May 18, 2020). "Antero Greco: 'Jamais imaginei que temeria pela minha liberdade novamente'". Esquina Musical (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on December 7, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  9. 1 2 Capraro, André; Cavalcanti, Everton (June 30, 2009). "Racismo no Futebol Sul-Americano: o caso Grafite versus Desábato". Motriz. 15 (4). São Paulo State University: 741–748. Archived from the original on December 10, 2024.
  10. 1 2 "Paulo Soares, o Amigão, presta homenagem emocionante a Antero Greco no Sportscenter: 'Formamos a maior dupla da história da TV brasileira'". ESPN.com. May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Companheiro de bancada de Paulo Soares, Antero Greco faleceu há pouco mais de um ano". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). September 29, 2025. Archived from the original on September 29, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  12. ↑ Greco, Antero (April 24, 2012). "Meu primeiro milhão..." Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Antero Greco, comentarista da ESPN e ex-editor do Estadão, morre aos 69 anos". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  14. 1 2 Coelho, Paulo (May 16, 2024). "PVC: Antero Greco era um jornalista brilhante e gentil". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  15. 1 2 "Comunidade italiana perde Antero Greco, ícone do jornalismo esportivo". Italianismo – Notícias sobre a Itália (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on November 10, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  16. ↑ Queiroz, Claudinei (August 18, 2022). "Ex-alunos do Liceu Coração de Jesus lamentam fim por causa da cracolândia". Folha de S.Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  17. ↑ Polistchuk, Thomas; Santos, Jean; Borges, Murilo (May 16, 2024). "Morre Antero Greco, jornalista da ESPN, aos 69 anos". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  18. 1 2 3 "SJSP lamenta o falecimento do jornalista Antero Greco". Sindicato dos Jornalistas Profissionais no Estado de São Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on April 13, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  19. 1 2 3 4 "Antero Greco". Portal dos Jornalistas (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 30, 2017. Archived from the original on January 21, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  20. 1 2 Atomil, Marcos; Magatti, Ricardo (May 16, 2024). "Antero Greco, comentarista da ESPN e ex-editor do Estadão, morre aos 69 anos". Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  21. 1 2 3 4 "Antero Greco - Que fim levou?". Terceiro Tempo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Universo Online. Archived from the original on February 13, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  22. ↑ Gazzi, Roberto (May 16, 2024). "Antero: o amigo generoso, o humanista". Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  23. 1 2 "Antero Greco: relembre a carreira do jornalista". A Cidade On (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 11, 2024. Archived from the original on January 25, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  24. ↑ Greco, Antero (November 14, 2018). "Falta pouco". Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on May 17, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  25. 1 2 Trindade, Luciano (June 16, 2024). "Morre Antero Greco, aos 69, que uniu jornalismo 'das antigas' com humor na TV". Folha de S.Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on September 29, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Relembre a carreira do jornalista esportivo Antero Greco". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  27. ↑ Micheletti, Marcos (May 16, 2025). "Saudade: Há um ano morria o jornalista Antero Greco - Notícias". Terceiro Tempo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Universo Online. Archived from the original on December 7, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  28. 1 2 Leite, Pedro (May 16, 2024). "Clubes e personalidades do esporte prestam homenagens a Antero Greco". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  29. ↑ "Sportscenter chega em sua edição 10 mil; relembre o que era notícia no primeiro programa". ESPN.com. October 19, 2018. Archived from the original on November 8, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  30. ↑ Castro, Giovanna; Andrada, João (September 29, 2025). "Paulo Soares ficou marcado por parceria com Antero Greco na ESPN; relembre". Rádio Itatiaia (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on October 9, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  31. ↑ "Relembre momentos icônicos de Antero Greco e Amigão". Lance! (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  32. 1 2 "Antero Greco se emociona em discurso de retorno ao SportsCenter: 'Vitória da ciência e da fé'". Lance! (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 16, 2023. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  33. ↑ "Amigão e Antero defendem 'humor sério' no jornalismo esportivo". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). April 24, 2013. Archived from the original on March 19, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  34. ↑ "Antero Greco acumula momentos '5ª série' na ESPN; assista e se divirta". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on October 14, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  35. ↑ "Amigão e Antero formaram a dupla mais viral do jornalismo esportivo no Brasil". SRzd (in Brazilian Portuguese). September 29, 2025. Archived from the original on September 30, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  36. ↑ "Lula ligou para esposa de Antero Greco, diz ministro". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  37. ↑ Oliveira, Luiza; Carneiro, Leandro. "Engraçados sem querer". Universo Online. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  38. ↑ "Palmeiras lamenta a morte do jornalista Antero Greco, aos 69 anos". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on September 29, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  39. ↑ Greco, Antero (April 19, 2011). "Roma perde outra. É difícil torcer para time secundário". Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  40. ↑ Antero Greco (March 19, 2022). "Quando começar a campanha eleitoral, evitarei manifestação pública, por razões que só interessam a mim. Por enquanto, afirmo, reafirmo e confirmo que meu voto é @LulaOficial. Aviso aos navegantes que há zero possibilidade de eu mudar. Respeito seu voto; respeite o meu. Obrigado". Twitter. Archived from the original on March 19, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  41. ↑ Brum, Maurício (May 17, 2024). "Meningioma: entenda o tumor no cérebro que vitimou Antero Greco". Veja Saúde (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  42. ↑ Vidon, Filipe (May 11, 2024). "Com tumor cerebral, jornalista esportivo Antero Greco está em seus 'dias finais', revela companheiro de bancada". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on September 29, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  43. ↑ Soares, Paulo (May 10, 2024). "Juca Kfouri: Antero Greco vive". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on May 22, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  44. ↑ "Antero Greco, da ESPN, passa mal ao vivo e vai ao hospital; veja o vídeo". Folha de S. Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). September 9, 2022. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  45. ↑ "Antero Greco passa mal ao vivo em programa da ESPN e é hospitalizado". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). September 9, 2022. Archived from the original on November 5, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  46. ↑ "Antero Greco, jornalista esportivo, morre em SP aos 69 anos". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on September 29, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  47. ↑ Lucena, André (May 16, 2024). "Morre Antero Greco, jornalista esportivo, aos 69 anos". CartaCapital (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  48. ↑ "Morre Antero Greco: canal ESPN homenageia o jornalista, comentarista da emissora por 30 anos". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on June 9, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  49. ↑ "Com volta de Trajano e choro de Juca Kfouri, SportsCenter homenageia Antero Greco". Lance! (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 17, 2024. Archived from the original on July 20, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  50. ↑ "Antero Greco é enterrado em SP com camisa do Palmeiras e homenagens". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  51. ↑ "Adeus, Antero Greco. Vai em paz! | ABI". Associação Brasileira de Imprensa. May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on September 10, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  52. ↑ "Prêmio Aceesp 2011 divulga lista de vencedores". Portal dos Jornalistas (in Brazilian Portuguese). November 23, 2011. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  53. ↑ "ESPN tem cinco ganhadores no prêmio Aceesp; veja a lista de premiados". ESPN.com (in Portuguese). December 2, 2014. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  54. ↑ "UOL tem 15 jornalistas indicados ao Prêmio Comunique-se 2021". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 15, 2021. Archived from the original on June 15, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2026.

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  1. ↑ Sources differ regarding his year of birth. Some indicate 1955,[1][2][3] while others state that Greco was born in 1956.[4][5][6] His official birth certificate, however, records his birth date as 2 June 1954.<ref>"Talão do Assento de nascimento de Antero Greco". Family Search. June 14, 1954. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024.
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