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Neymar not 100% fit for Switzerland match

Neymar not 100% fit for Switzerland match

Brazil head coach Tite said Saturday that forward Neymar had not fully recovered ahead of the team's first World Cup match against Switzerland at Rostov Arena on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Marcelo says Neymar and Ronaldo are the best in the world right now

Marcelo says Neymar and Ronaldo are the best in the world right now

Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo on Saturday called Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and fellow Brazil teammate Neymar the football players in the world right now without mentioning Argentina star Lionel Messi. 17 Jun 2018
Brazil train ahead of Switzerland clash

Brazil train ahead of Switzerland clash

Brazil held their final training session ahead of Sunday’s World Cup match against Switzerland. 17 Jun 2018
Switzerland coach hails Brazil’s 'exceptional' Neymar

Switzerland coach hails Brazil’s 'exceptional' Neymar

Switzerland head coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Saturday that star striker Neymar was “an exceptional player” and it would be “difficult to hold him back” in the upcoming match with Brazil. 16 Jun 2018
Xhaka Signs New Long-Term Contract With Arsenal

Xhaka Signs New Long-Term Contract With Arsenal

Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the London club said on their official website on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Barcelona, Brazil Midfielder Paulinho ‘Saddened’ by Events in Spanish Team

Barcelona, Brazil Midfielder Paulinho ‘Saddened’ by Events in Spanish Team

SOCHI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Paulinho said on Wednesday that he was "saddened" by the latest developments in the Spanish national team. 14 Jun 2018
Brazil Midfielder Paulinho Names Five World Cup Favorites

Brazil Midfielder Paulinho Names Five World Cup Favorites

SOCHI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Brazil midfielder Paulinho named Germany, France, Belgium, Spain and Argentina as 2018 FIFA World Cup favorites on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
World Cup Group E form guide

World Cup Group E form guide

It's only one nail-biting day till the world begins a show stopping party for the ages. Group E's Brazil. Serbia, Costa Rica and Switzerland have had time to get their juices flowing with training camps and international friendlies. So how does their form stack up on the eve of the World Cup? 13 Jun 2018
Serbia defender Rukavina says team's base in Svetlogorsk was right choice

Serbia defender Rukavina says team's base in Svetlogorsk was right choice

KALININGRAD, June 12 (Sputnik) - Serbia Defender Antonio Rukavina said Monday that his country made the right choice to be based in the Baltic Sea resort of Svetlogorsk. 13 Jun 2018
Brazil Goalkeeper Becker praises team facilities at Sochi

Brazil Goalkeeper Becker praises team facilities at Sochi

Brazil's players, who arrived in Russia on Monday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, have immediately taken to their new surroundings in Sochi, goalkeeper Alisson Becker said Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Alisson on Brazil's World Cup dream

Alisson on Brazil's World Cup dream

Brazil are dreaming of becoming world champions for a sixth time, goalkeeper Alisson Becker told a press conference on Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Brazil Forward Neymar Wishes Teammate Coutinho Happy Birthday in Russian

Brazil Forward Neymar Wishes Teammate Coutinho Happy Birthday in Russian

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) -Brazil forward Neymar wished on Tuesday his teammate, midfielder Philippe Coutinho happy birthday in Russian. 13 Jun 2018
Brazil star Fred Misses Tuesday's Training

Brazil star Fred Misses Tuesday's Training

Brazil midfielder Fred, who is still recovering from an injury, missed Tuesday's group training session at the team's base camp in the Black Sea resort of Sochi in southern Russia, Spanish media reported on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
Brazil Football Team Hold Open Training Session in Sochi Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Brazil Football Team Hold Open Training Session in Sochi Ahead of FIFA World Cup

The Brazilian national football team, who arrived in Russia for the FIFA World Cup on Monday, has held an open training session at their base camp in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, a Sputnik correspondent reported Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
Preview: World Cup Group E

Preview: World Cup Group E

The world's most spectacular show is only a matter of hours away! Group E's Brazil, Switzerland, Serbia and Costa Rica are set to be some of the most exciting teams in Russia and FourFourTwo Australia has all the info you need as you follow arguably the World Cup's most intriguing group. 12 Jun 2018
Belgium pummels Costa Rica 4-1 in WC warm-up

Belgium pummels Costa Rica 4-1 in WC warm-up

Costa Rica suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Belgium in a friendly match at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Monday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018