Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says his side’s collective spirit can fire them into the World Cup last 16 when they face Brazil in Houston on Monday. Considered dark horses to go far in North America, Japan finished runners-up behind the Netherlands in their group with one win and two draws. On the eve of the […]
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Vinicius Junior sparkles as Brazil beat Scots to reach World Cup last 32
Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit. Real Madrid superstar Vinicius took advantage of a defensive howler to […]
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Casemiro, Ancelotti’s lieutenant and symbol of Brazil troubles
Recalled by Carlo Ancelotti, Casemiro became an untouchable figure for Brazil — until a disappointing World Cup start made him a prime target for criticism at home. The former Real Madrid player, one of the leaders of the squad chasing a sixth world title, looked destined as the man to anchor Brazil’s midfield at the […]
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Brazil’s frailties laid bare in shaky World Cup opener
Brazil’s defensive frailties, lack of creativity and problems at full-back were exposed in a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their World Cup opener, raising doubts over their chances of lifting a sixth title. Both Ancelotti and star forward Vinicius Junior, who scored the equaliser on Saturday, acknowledged the need for significant improvement if the Selecao […]
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Ancelotti urges patience as Brazil make slow World Cup start
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said that “you don’t win a World Cup based on your first match” after the five-time champions laboured to a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday. The Selecao were in danger of losing their opening game at a World Cup for the first time since 1934 after falling behind to Ismael […]
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Raphinha eager to deliver for Ancelotti as Brazil get set for World Cup bid
Brazil star Raphinha intends to repay the faith shown in him by new coach Carlo Ancelotti at the World Cup after frequently proving to be the nemesis of the Italian during past encounters at club level. The pair came up against each other over three years in Spain when the 29-year-old forward was at Barcelona […]
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USA-Brazil Women’s Friendly Player Ratings
Emma Hayes’ side claimed a definitive 1-0 victory in front of 55,744 impassioned spectators in Fortaleza.
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USA-Brazil Women’s Friendly Player Ratings
The U.S. women’s national team came up short in a choppy slugfest against hosts Brazil in São Paulo.
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Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up
Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes scored the goals as Brazil wrapped up their pre-World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory over fellow qualifiers Egypt in Cleveland on Saturday. Teenage talent Endrick scored Brazil’s winner at Huntington Bank Field after Egypt had rattled the five-time world champions with an early equalizer to cancel out Guimaraes’s opener. The […]
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Brazil trip has special meaning to Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson
The USWNT is on the road for the first time in 18 months, opening a two-game series against Brazil on Saturday in Sao Paulo. The trip has special meaning for Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson, part of the Triple Espresso with Trinity Rodman that led the USA to the gold-medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where they combined to score […]