World Cup, day six: the things you might have missed
Russia defeated Egypt 3-1 despite Mohamed Salah’s penalty, Senegal beat a lacklustre Poland 2-1, while an early red card hindered Colombia as they lost 2-1... Read more
Neymar limps off training pitch
Brazil star Neymar hobbled away from training with Brazil ahead of their Group E clash with Costa Rica on Friday.
Coutinho expects more Neymar punishment at World Cup
Neymar and Brazil will have to get used to World Cup opponents trying to break up their attacking rhythm with tactical fouls, says Philippe... Read more
Neymar misses training after bruising World Cup clash
Brazil star Neymar sat out training on Monday following the 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their World Cup opener.
World Cup, day four: the things you might have missed
Defending World Cup champions Germany fell to a shock defeat by Mexico, while favourites Brazil couldn’t find a way past Switzerland.
‘Aching’ Neymar urges referees to intervene
Neymar insisted Miranda was fouled as Switzerland equalised to deny Brazil victory in their opening game at the World Cup, and the star striker... Read more
Brazil the latest favourites to stumble, but Tite and Neymar won’t panic
Tite’s Brazil team were forced to settle for a point against Switzerland, but the Selecao remain justifiable World Cup favourites.
To beat the best, you have to be at your best
Missed goalscoring opportunities and a few perplexing decisions from some coaches have aided to Africa’s poor start to the 2018 World Cup, writes MARSHALL... Read more
Brazil vs Switzerland: Tite’s Selecao ready to banish 2014 humiliation
Brazil’s magnificent resurgence under Tite is beyond doubt but there remains a sense that the rehabilitation will only truly start with victory over Switzerland... Read more
Cafu tips Neymar to lead Brazil to World Cup glory
Two-time World Cup winner Cafu believes Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar will lead Brazil to glory at the 2018 Fifa World Cup.