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Neymar and Gabriel Jesus both start up top against Mexico

Neymar and Gabriel Jesus both start up top against Mexico

Forwards Neymar and Gabriel Jesus were named in Brazil's starting lineup for the their round of 16 match against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Rafael Marquez thrown in to start for Mexico against Brazil

Rafael Marquez thrown in to start for Mexico against Brazil

Rafael Marquez and Javier Hernandez were named in Mexico's starting lineup for the their round of 16 match against Brazil at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Osorio in fair play plea to referee ahead of Brazil battle

Osorio in fair play plea to referee ahead of Brazil battle

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio says he's counting on the referee being fair when his team face Brazil and their striker Neymar in the World Cup Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Mexico midfielder Herrera hails Brazil's 'outstanding' team

Mexico midfielder Herrera hails Brazil's 'outstanding' team

Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera said on Sunday that Brazil, whom his side would face in their round of 16 match of the World Cup, were "an outstanding team." 2 Jul 2018
Osorio: Brazil are the 'strongest team in the world'

Osorio: Brazil are the 'strongest team in the world'

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio said Sunday that Brazil, his side's next opponents at the World Cup, were "the strongest team in the world." 2 Jul 2018
Marcelo fit and ready to face Mexico

Marcelo fit and ready to face Mexico

Head coach Tite said on Sunday that Brazil defender Marcelo was fit and ready to play in the upcoming World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico at Samara Arena. 2 Jul 2018
Brazil camp say they don't need to know Mexico's plans

Brazil camp say they don't need to know Mexico's plans

Brazil do not need to know Mexico’s plan for their upcoming round of 16 game, Sylvinho, the assistant of Brazil head coach, says. 2 Jul 2018
Neymar 'not playing to his full potential'

Neymar 'not playing to his full potential'

Brazil head coach Tite says Neymar is not playing to his full potential at the 2018 World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Injury doubt Marcelo trains with the rest of the Brazil squad

Injury doubt Marcelo trains with the rest of the Brazil squad

Marcelo trained with the rest of the Brazilian squad ahead of his side's World Cup Round of 16 clash with Mexico. 1 Jul 2018
Mbappe: Don't compare me to Pele!

Mbappe: Don't compare me to Pele!

France striker Kylian Mbappe became the first teenager in 60 years to score a brace in a World Cup match with his double against Argentina. 1 Jul 2018
Film on doping in Brazilian football to be released ahead of Mexico clash

Film on doping in Brazilian football to be released ahead of Mexico clash

An explosive new episode of the German broadcaster ARD's series on doping in Brazilian football will be broadcast a day before the Round of 16 World Cup match between Brazil and Mexico. 30 Jun 2018
Brazil Hope to Face Russia in FIFA World Cup Final - Official

Brazil Hope to Face Russia in FIFA World Cup Final - Official

DURBAN, June 29 (Sputnik) -  Brazilian Secretary of Institutional Security Sergio Etchegoyen said Friday that he hoped that Brazil would face hosts Russia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final. 29 Jun 2018
Analysis: How Tite unlocked Brazil's winning potential

Analysis: How Tite unlocked Brazil's winning potential

After two uninspiring performances against Switzerland and Costa Rica in the group stage, Tite needed to find a way to break Brazil out of their profligacy and make the world fear them again. Their 2-0 win over Serbia showed exactly why they are top contenders for Russia 2018. 29 Jun 2018
Nine people detained at Spartak Stadium as Brazil beat Serbia

Nine people detained at Spartak Stadium as Brazil beat Serbia

Nine people were detained for various violations at Moscow's Spartak Stadium and the surrounding area during the World Cup match between Serbia and Brazil this morning. 28 Jun 2018
Marcelo's injury 'not serious' following sub in Serbia win

Marcelo's injury 'not serious' following sub in Serbia win

Brazil defender Marcelo says his injury isn't serious after he had to be withdrawn from the action in the opening stages of Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia this morning. 28 Jun 2018
Brazil's Marcelo subbed due to back spasm - Tite

Brazil's Marcelo subbed due to back spasm - Tite

Brazil defender Marcelo asked to be substituted in Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia because of back spasm, Brazil head coach Tite said on Wednesday night. 28 Jun 2018