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 Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/zGGgm2kW4B — CBF Futebol March 1, 2024 Júnior has heeded the call from many Brazil fans to bring Girona winger Savinho to the national team for the first time.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Brazil calls up new target man Pedro for friendlies
2 years, 3 months ago

Brazil calls up new target man Pedro for friendlies

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil coach Tite has included Flamengo striker Pedro as a new attacking option for the team’s pre-World Cup friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia in September. Pedro is the top scorer in this season’s Copa Libertadores with 12 goals and was picked Friday ahead of players such as Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus for the matches in France on Sept. …

Brazil calls up new names amid fear of European call offs
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazil calls up new names amid fear of European call offs

The Hindu  

Fearful of losing its England and Spain-based players over quarantine restrictions, Brazil on Friday called up an additional nine footballers for next month's triple header of World Cup qualifiers. RELATED | The English Premier League said its clubs would not release players heading to countries on the United Kingdom’s 'red list' because they would have to quarantine on their return …

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 …

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