Paqueta left out of Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers, Neymar in
1 year, 4 months ago

Paqueta left out of Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers, Neymar in

The Hindu  

Brazil has omitted West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta from its squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers amid media reports that the English FA and FIFA have opened an investigation into potential betting rule breaches. Brazil’s interim coach Fernando Diniz said he had omitted 25-year-old Paqueta at the last minute “for him to sort out his problems”. His Premier League club West Ham was not immediately available to comment, while Reuters has also asked world soccer’s governing body FIFA for comment. “I spoke to him recently and he was very willing, extremely happy for the opportunity.” Diniz, who is also Fluminense coach, will lead Brazil in his first games as interim manager while the country’s FA awaits the hoped-for arrival of Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti in 2024.

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Copa America 2024: Paqueta to stay in Brazil squad as he fights spot-fixing charges in England
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Paqueta to stay in Brazil squad as he fights spot-fixing charges in England

The Hindu  

Lucas Paqueta can continue to play for Brazil while he fights spot-fixing charges by the English Football Association, his national team said Thursday. Paqueta, who plays his club football for West Ham, is alleged to have deliberately received yellow cards during Premier League matches to influence betting markets. Paqueta immediately took to social media to deny the charges, vowing to …

Neymar out of Brazil squad for Copa America
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Neymar out of Brazil squad for Copa America

China Daily  

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Neymar has been left out of Brazil's squad for the Copa America as he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury, the country's football confederation said on Friday. As expected, manager Dorival Junior named Real Madrid-bound Palmeiras teenager Endrick in his 23-man squad. Brazil will begin their Copa America campaign against Costa Rica in Los …

Where was Lucas Paqueta? West Ham fans fume as suspended star is nowhere to be seen as they crash out of the Europa League... but loan player made the 160 mile round-trip from Southampton
8 months ago

Where was Lucas Paqueta? West Ham fans fume as suspended star is nowhere to be seen as they crash out of the Europa League... but loan player made the 160 mile round-trip from Southampton

Daily Mail  

West Ham fans have questioned Lucas Paqueta after the Brazilian was nowhere to be seen as they crashed out of the Europa League to Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday night. A West Ham fan account on X, wrote: 'Must say, it's very poor that Lucas Paqueta failed to show up to watch the game tonight, yet his other teammates who didn't …

Paqueta recalled by Brazil for friendlies against England, Spain under new coach
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Paqueta recalled by Brazil for friendlies against England, Spain under new coach

The Hindu  

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá was recalled by Brazil on Friday for the first time since an investigation began in August into suspicious betting. New Brazil coach Dorival Júnior named eight new players in the 26-man squad for friendlies against England and Spain this month. Brazil plays England on March 23 at Wembley Stadium and Spain three days later at …

Lucas Paqueta is WITHDRAWN from the Brazil squad after Mail Sport revealed West Ham star is being investigated for alleged betting breaches as his manager admits he removed him to 'resolve these issue
1 year, 4 months ago

Lucas Paqueta is WITHDRAWN from the Brazil squad after Mail Sport revealed West Ham star is being investigated for alleged betting breaches as his manager admits he removed him to 'resolve these issue

Daily Mail  

Brazil national team manager Fernando Diniz has revealed he decided to remove West Ham star Lucas Paqueta from his squad for upcoming international matches after news broke of an investigation into alleged betting breaches. Lucas Paqueta has been removed from Brazil's recently-named national team squad Paqueta was removed for upcoming international matches with Brazil after Mail Sport broke news of …

Neymar, Alisson out of Brazil’s squad for Morocco game
1 year, 9 months ago

Neymar, Alisson out of Brazil’s squad for Morocco game

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil interim coach Ramon Menezes left Neymar and Alisson out of his squad Friday for the international friendly against Morocco on March 25 in Tangier. Menezes, who coaches Brazil’s under-20 team, didn’t detail why goalkeeper Alisson is not in the squad but said he wanted to give opportunities to new players. Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues denied …

Neymar set to be fit for Brazil’s World Cup last-16 tie with South Korea
2 years ago

Neymar set to be fit for Brazil’s World Cup last-16 tie with South Korea

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Neymar is set to be fit to play …

Neymar trains ahead of Brazil’s game in last 16 of World Cup
2 years ago

Neymar trains ahead of Brazil’s game in last 16 of World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Neymar was back training on Saturday, doing drills with the ball and taking shots on goal only two days before Brazil’s match against South Korea in the round of 16 of the World Cup. Brazil team doctors didn’t immediately give an update on Neymar’s condition, or say if he would be available for the game against South …

Neymar working ‘24 hours a day’ to return to World Cup action, says Marquinhos
2 years ago

Neymar working ‘24 hours a day’ to return to World Cup action, says Marquinhos

The Hindu  

Neymar is working “24 hours a day” to try to recover from his ankle injury and play again at the FIFA World Cup 2022, Brazil teammate Marquinhos said Sunday. We don’t know when it’s going to happen, but we hope we will have him with us again as soon as possible and in good health mentally and physically.” Brazil coach …

FIFA World Cup: Paqueta illness gives Brazil another selection headache
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Paqueta illness gives Brazil another selection headache

The Hindu  

Five-time world champions Brazil could be without midfielder Lucas Paqueta for its next World Cup Group G game against Switzerland on Monday. The World Cup favourites trained behind closed doors at the Al Arabi Stadium on Saturday and coach Tite gave no clue about team selection in his news conference on Sunday. The versatile 21-year-old forward played in Neymar’s position …

Neymar shows path to recovery after suffering ankle injury in Brazil's FIFA World Cup opener
2 years ago

Neymar shows path to recovery after suffering ankle injury in Brazil's FIFA World Cup opener

India Today  

Neymar has started to show positive signs of returning for Brazil's FIFA World Cup campaign in time after suffering an ankle injury in Little Canary's opening match. The 30-year-old forward injured his ankle in Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia in a Group G match. Credits: Neymar's Instagram story He, along with Danilo, who also sustained injury in the match, will …

Neymar: Brazil’s star seeking World Cup redemption finally has a supporting cast
2 years, 1 month ago

Neymar: Brazil’s star seeking World Cup redemption finally has a supporting cast

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brazil’s Neymar will be 31 years old in …

Lucas Paqueta Defends Neymar After Jeers From PSG Fans
2 years, 9 months ago

Lucas Paqueta Defends Neymar After Jeers From PSG Fans

News 18  

Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta defended fellow Brazilian Neymar Tuesday after the star striker came in for boos and jeers over Paris Saint-Germain’s humiliating exit from the Champions League. He’s without a doubt the best player on the Brazilian national team,” Paqueta, 24, told a news conference at the training center where Brazil are preparing for the final round of 2022 …

Neymar's Brazil teammates urge him to keep playing post World Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

Neymar's Brazil teammates urge him to keep playing post World Cup

The Hindu  

Neymar's Brazil teammates are still hoping the 29-year-old striker will remain with the national team after next year's World Cup, despite saying the tournament in Qatar could be his last. His teammates rallied around the Paris Saint-Germain player on Tuesday, saying they understand the pressure Neymar faces as Brazil's biggest star. He puts a lot of pressure on himself," Silva …

Lucas Paquetá becomes key player for Brazil at Copa America
3 years, 5 months ago

Lucas Paquetá becomes key player for Brazil at Copa America

India TV News  

When Lucas Paquetá left the pitch in pain at the end of Brazil's 1-0 win over Peru at a Copa America semifinal on Monday, there was concern among teammates whether he would play in Saturday's final. Midfielder Paquetá had a cut on his left leg, but Brazil's medical officials say he will be fit for the decider at the Maracana …

Lucas Paquetá becomes key player for Brazil at Copa America
3 years, 5 months ago

Lucas Paquetá becomes key player for Brazil at Copa America

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — When Lucas Paquetá left the pitch in pain at the end of Brazil’s 1-0 win over Peru at a Copa America semifinal on Monday, there was concern among teammates whether he would play in Saturday’s final. Midfielder Paquetá had a cut on his left leg, but Brazil’s medical officials say he will be fit for the …

Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers
4 years, 1 month ago

Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay next week because of a groin injury he sustained playing for Paris-Saint-Germain in a Champions League game. Brazil’s soccer confederation on Thursday confirmed Neymar will not play in the South American qualifying match on Tuesday in Montevideo. PSG coach Thomas Tuchel last week said it would be “impossible” …

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