Neymar to lead Brazil for Copa America, Thiago Silva included
3 years, 6 months ago

Neymar to lead Brazil for Copa America, Thiago Silva included

The Hindu  

Neymar will spearhead Brazil's attack for Copa America, with veteran defender Thiago Silva also included despite a recent injury. The Copa America final will be on July 10 at the same Maracana stadium where Brazil beat Germany on penalties to secure the title then. Brazil is scheduled to open the Copa America on Sunday against Venezuela in Brasilia with no fans at the Mane Garrincha stadium due to the alarming COVID-19 figures in the country. Squad: Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton Defenders: Emerson, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Renan Lodi, Felipe, Éder Militão, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva Midfielders: Casemiro, Douglas Luiz, Everton Ribeiro, Fabinho, Fred, Lucas Paquetá Forwards: Everton, Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Barbosa, Gabriel Jesus, Neymar, Richarlison, Vinicius Junior

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Why is Neymar not playing in Brazil vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier?
1 month ago

Why is Neymar not playing in Brazil vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier?

The Hindu  

Brazil will look to continue its comeback in the qualifying campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026 when it faces arch-rival on home soil on Tuesday. FOLLOW BRAZIL vs URUGUAY HERE: Brazil vs Uruguay LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier updates “I am asking you not to abandon the national team. Neymar returned to the pitch after nearly a …

Pelé's former club Santos returns to the top tier of Brazilian soccer with an eye on Neymar
1 month, 1 week ago

Pelé's former club Santos returns to the top tier of Brazilian soccer with an eye on Neymar

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Santos secured its return to the top tier of Brazilian soccer next year when it hopes that star striker Neymar will be back at the club which achieved a global following with Pelé. Santos president Marcelo Teixeira said in the early hours of Tuesday that he will wait for Neymar and his Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal 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 …

Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to secure spot at Paris Olympics and eliminate archrival
10 months, 1 week ago

Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to secure spot at Paris Olympics and eliminate archrival

Associated Press  

CARACAS — Brazil will not defend its Olympic men’s soccer title in Paris after losing 1-0 to its regional rival Argentina on Sunday. South America’s Olympic qualifying for men’s soccer offered two spots in Paris, where the men’s tournament starts July 24. “We suffered, we waited for this goal, but at the end we got it.” Brazil last failed to …

Neymar is ruled OUT of the Copa America next summer with the Brazilian star unable to recover from ACL tear in time for tournament in the USA
1 year ago

Neymar is ruled OUT of the Copa America next summer with the Brazilian star unable to recover from ACL tear in time for tournament in the USA

Daily Mail  

Neymar has been ruled out of the 2024 Copa America, as he is unable to recover in time from a torn ACL for the start of the tournament, which will be played in the US in June. Brazil's forward Neymar will miss out on playing in the 2024 Copa America in the USA in June Neymar, Brazil's all-time men's top …

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 hopes to play for US club in future
2 years, 10 months ago

Neymar hopes to play for US club in future

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Neymar hopes to play in the United States one day, more than he wants to return to his Brazil homeland. Sometimes I want it, sometimes I don’t.” The striker jokingly said he wants to play in the U.S. “because the championship is quick, so there’s four months of vacations. That’s how you can play for many years.” …

Neymar keen to play in Major League Soccer
2 years, 10 months ago

Neymar keen to play in Major League Soccer

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain and Brazil forward Neymar would like to play in the United States-based Major League Soccer for at least a season before he calls time on his career. Neymar, who is under contract at PSG until June 2025, said he was more likely to play in the U.S. than return to his home country. "I don't know if …

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar set for national duty as Coutinho and Firmino return for Brazil
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar set for national duty as Coutinho and Firmino return for Brazil

The Hindu  

Philippe Coutinho is back in Brazil's national team after being called up by coach Tite on Friday for two World Cup qualifiers in November. Coutinho hasn't played for Brazil since October 2020 but was recalled despite only starting four of Barcelona's 10 league games this season. Leader Brazil will play Colombia in Sao Paulo on November 11, when a win …

The joy is back for Neymar with Brazil in World Cup qualifying
3 years, 2 months ago

The joy is back for Neymar with Brazil in World Cup qualifying

Firstpost  

Neymar will return to action with Brazil in November, when his team will qualify for the World Cup if it scores a home win over Colombia in the next round. Sao Paulo: Neymar started the week facing criticism after a poor performance in a World Cup qualifying match and his suggestion that the next tournament in Qatar might be his …

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 …

Neymar's Brazil teammates urge him to keep playing past 2022 World Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

Neymar's Brazil teammates urge him to keep playing past 2022 World Cup

Firstpost  

Neymar said in an interview aired this week that he doesn’t know whether he will be able “mentally to endure” more international football after the 2022 World Cup Sao Paulo: 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. …

Neymar says he deserves more respect from Brazil fans
3 years, 3 months ago

Neymar says he deserves more respect from Brazil fans

The Hindu  

Brazil striker Neymar complained on Thursday that he is not given the respect he deserves after Brazil beat Peru 2-0 for their eighth consecutive 2022 World Cup qualifying win. He was also criticised after Brazil’s 1-0 win over Chile last week, with some fans saying he looked overweight. Sometimes I don’t even want to give interviews, but I do my …

Copa America | Brazil vs Argentina final, more than just Neymar vs Lionel Messi
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America | Brazil vs Argentina final, more than just Neymar vs Lionel Messi

India TV News  

A contest between Neymar and Lionel Messi is how many fans perceive the Copa America final between Brazil and Argentina. "It starts with Neymar, Richarlison and it ends in the goalkeeper — a team plays with 11, defends with 11 and attacks with 11.” Meanwhile, Argentina has found a formula to try protect Messi, who now at age 34 plays …

Lucas Paqueta sends Brazil past Peru into Copa America final
3 years, 5 months ago

Lucas Paqueta sends Brazil past Peru into Copa America final

Deccan Chronicle  

Rio de Janeiro: Star forward Neymar set up Lucas Paqueta to score the only goal as hosts Brazil beat Peru 1-0 on Monday to qualify for the Copa America final. "Paqueta is a great player, he's getting better in every game and in every game with the national team," he said about the 23-year-old match winner, who plays his club …

Brazil beats Peru 1-0 to advance to Copa America final
3 years, 5 months ago

Brazil beats Peru 1-0 to advance to Copa America final

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s players didn’t want to take part in the Copa America. In the final,” he added, laughing, “Brazil will win.” Argentina faces Colombia in the other semifinal on Tuesday. Brazil gave the impression it could score when it wanted against Peru, which it beat 4-0 in the group stage and 3-1 in the final two years. …

Copa America 2021: Brazil fans not really in mood for tournament despite team reaching final
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America 2021: Brazil fans not really in mood for tournament despite team reaching final

Firstpost  

The pandemic, the last-minute hosting, some unimpressive matches, and the fact that the most popular broadcaster is not showing Copa America have cut down the fans’ interest. “The Copa America is never much fun, but this time even less,” Thomas Castro said as he planned to meet friends for Tuesday’s Euro 2020 clash. Is Brazil playing Argentina sometime?” Brazil’s dominant …

Copa America 2021: Lucas Paqueta's first-half goal takes Brazil into final with victory over Peru
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America 2021: Lucas Paqueta's first-half goal takes Brazil into final with victory over Peru

Firstpost  

The Selecao will play either Lionel Messi’s Argentina or Colombia, who meet in Brasilia on Wednesday, in Saturday’s final at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium. Rio de Janeiro: Star forward Neymar set up Lucas Paqueta to score the only goal as hosts Brazil beat Peru 1-0 on Monday to qualify for the Copa America final. “He’s just had a …

Copa America HIGHLIGHTS Brazil 1 vs Peru 0: Paqueta's goal enough as Brazil reaches Copa America final; will face either Argentina or Colombia
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America HIGHLIGHTS Brazil 1 vs Peru 0: Paqueta's goal enough as Brazil reaches Copa America final; will face either Argentina or Colombia

The Hindu  

Welcome to the highlights of Sportstar's coverage of Copa America semifinal between Brazil and Peru being played at the Estadio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro. Lucas Paqueta's first half goal sends Brazil to the Copa America final, where it will face either Argentina or Colombia. Brazil : Ederson ; Danilo, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Lodi; Fred, Casemiro; Everton, Paqueta, Richarlison; …

Copa America: Neymar and Co. heavy favourites against Peru in semi-finals
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America: Neymar and Co. heavy favourites against Peru in semi-finals

India TV News  

Defending Copa America champion Brazil is still regarded as the team to beat — not bad for a tournament some of their players didn't even want to be in. Few expect that favorite tag to change as Brazil gets ready for Monday's semifinal against Peru, a team that the Seleção thrashed 4-0 two weeks ago in the group stage. Peru …

Brazil calls striker Richarlison into Olympic soccer team
3 years, 5 months ago

Brazil calls striker Richarlison into Olympic soccer team

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil named striker Richarlison to its Olympic soccer team on Friday. When I heard Everton allowed me to go it was a great joy.” Brazil’s soccer confederation said Friday it had made three changes in the original squad announced June 17 by coach André Jardine. Olympique Marseille midfielder Gerson, Zenit winger Malcom and Flamengo …

Brazil beats Chile at Copa America despite 2nd-half red card
3 years, 5 months ago

Brazil beats Chile at Copa America despite 2nd-half red card

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending Copa America champions Brazil defended strongly with 10 men to advance to the semifinals with a 1-0 win on Friday against Chile. Neymar and Brazil coach Tite said after the match that Jesus didn’t see Mena and accidentally kicked him as he tried to recover possession in the midfield. It will be hard, but we …

Brazil beat Chile at Copa America quarterfinal despite 2nd-half red card
3 years, 5 months ago

Brazil beat Chile at Copa America quarterfinal despite 2nd-half red card

India TV News  

Defending Copa America champions Brazil advanced to the semifinals with a 1-0 win over Chile on Friday after substitute Lucas Paquetá scored the only goal of the match. Paquetá's winner to the left corner of Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in the 46th minute gave Brazil fans some hope that the Selecao would ease into the next stage. But only two …

Veteran Alves but no Neymar as Brazil eyes soccer gold again
3 years, 5 months ago

Veteran Alves but no Neymar as Brazil eyes soccer gold again

Associated Press  

HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Brazil winning gold lifted the footballing mood of the nation two years after a humiliating, 7-1 loss to Germany at the last major sporting event to be held in the country -- the World Cup. Neymar’s status as a national hero was also cemented when he scored from a free kick and added the winning kick of …

Copa America: Neymar and Alexis Sanchez return for Brazil vs Chile face off
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America: Neymar and Alexis Sanchez return for Brazil vs Chile face off

India TV News  

Defending champion Brazil and Chile will have their star players back in action when they meet in the Copa America quarterfinals on Friday. Neymar will return for Brazil and Alexis Sánchez has recovered from a calf muscle injury ahead of the encounter at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. It was very sad for me for a long …

Copa America 2021: Brazil cruises past Peru with 4-0 victory
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021: Brazil cruises past Peru with 4-0 victory

The Hindu  

With Neymar in fine form and scoring a goal that took him past Ronaldo on the country's all-time goals list, Brazil scored early in the game and then got three more in a commanding second half to defeat Peru 4-0 in their Copa America clash on Thursday. Peru, who reached the final of the last Copa America only to lose …

Neymar left out of Brazil's team for Tokyo Olympics, Dani Alves named captain
3 years, 6 months ago

Neymar left out of Brazil's team for Tokyo Olympics, Dani Alves named captain

The Hindu  

Defending champion Brazil named 38-year-old defender Dani Alves to its Olympic football team on Thursday. Alves was expected to be in Brazil's squad for Copa America, but the former Barcelona star picked up a knee injury before the tournament began. LIVE| Coach Andrs Jardine also selected 31-year-old goalkeeper Santos of Athletico Paranaense and 28-year-old defender Diego Carlos of Sevilla. FULL …

Brazil opens Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil opens Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil kicked off a Copa America tournament that has been opposed by some members of its own team with a 3-0 win over Venezuela on Sunday. South American soccer’s governing body, CONMEBOL, chose Brazil as host less than two weeks ago, despite its alarming COVID-19 figures, after Argentina and Colombia were dropped as co-hosts. “It is obvious …

Brazil's top court allows Copa America despite virus worries
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil's top court allows Copa America despite virus worries

The Hindu  

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday gave its go-ahead for the Copa America to kick off here despite the country's alarming COVID-19 figures. The court rejected two suits against holding the tourney in Brazil, considering that authorisation of the games is a decision made by officials in the State where they will be played; all four governors in Copa America locations …

Brazil players agree to play Copa America, criticise handling of venue switch
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil players agree to play Copa America, criticise handling of venue switch

The Hindu  

The Brazilian football team criticised the last-minute decision to switch the Copa America to Brazil from Argentina amid a surge in novel coronavirus infections but said it would play in the 10-nation tournament which kicks off in Brasilia on Sunday. Brazil was unexpectedly chosen to stage the Copa America after co-host Colombia was removed amid ongoing civil unrest and Argentina …

Copa America 2021: Rio de Janeiro mayor says he could cancel games if COVID-19 cases rise
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021: Rio de Janeiro mayor says he could cancel games if COVID-19 cases rise

Firstpost  

Seven matches are scheduled to take place at the stadium, including a semi-final. The mayor of Rio de Janeiro said on Friday that he would not hesitate to cancel Copa America matches scheduled in his city if the Covid-19 pandemic worsened. “I don’t see any advantage in hosting Copa America matches,” said Mayor Eduardo Paes during his weekly press briefing …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022: Richarlison, Neymar score as Brazil beat Ecuador amid off-field crisis
3 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022: Richarlison, Neymar score as Brazil beat Ecuador amid off-field crisis

Firstpost  

They now lead the round-robin tournament with 15 points, four ahead of second-place Argentina. Sao Paulo: Amid a possible player revolt, Brazil beat Ecuador 2-0 on Friday to win their fifth consecutive match in South American World Cup qualifying. Tite’s post-match press conference was one of the team’s most anticipated in years after he spent the day hearing rumours he …

Brazil Names Rio Among Host Venues for 2021 Copa America
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil Names Rio Among Host Venues for 2021 Copa America

News 18  

Brazil named Rio de Janeiro and three other states as host venues for the Copa America on Tuesday in a move that appeared to strengthen the likelihood of the soccer tournament taking place, even as a Supreme Court judge asked President Jair Bolsonaro to explain his surprise decision. Bolsonaro said earlier on Tuesday his government had agreed Brazil would host …

Brazil star Neymar signs contract extension to 2025 with PSG
3 years, 7 months ago

Brazil star Neymar signs contract extension to 2025 with PSG

Associated Press  

PARIS — Neymar pledged to help Paris Saint-Germain finally win the ever-elusive Champions League trophy after signing a three-year contract extension on Saturday, keeping the Brazil star at the ambitious club until 2025. PSG posted a video of Neymar wearing a jersey with 2025 on the back and saying “Ici c’est Paris” — ‘This is Paris’, a favorite chant of …

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” …

Neymar to travel for World Cup qualifying despite injury
4 years, 1 month ago

Neymar to travel for World Cup qualifying despite injury

The Hindu  

Neymar will come to South America for World Cup qualifying matches despite a groin injury he picked up in a Champions League match for Paris Saint-Germain. Brazil coach Tite called Flamengo striker Pedro for the matches against Venezuela and Uruguay on November 13 and 17, without removing Neymar from the squad. Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar said he expects Neymar to be …

Neymar to travel for World Cup qualifying despite injury
4 years, 1 month ago

Neymar to travel for World Cup qualifying despite injury

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Neymar will come to South America for World Cup qualifying matches despite a groin injury he picked up in a Champions League match for Paris Saint-Germain. Brazil coach Tite called Flamengo striker Pedro for the matches against Venezuela and Uruguay on Nov. 13 and 17, without removing Neymar from the squad. Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar said he expects …

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