Could ankle injury rule Neymar out of World Cup?

Neymar suffered a serious looking injury last night – will he be fit to lead Brazil? (Mowa Press)

Neymar was taken off the field in last night’s match between PSG and Marseille on a stretcher, and in tears, clutching his ankle. Scans later revealed that he had not broken any bones, but they couldn’t confirm whether he has damaged any ligaments. Continue reading

Has the seleção peaked too soon? Has it peaked?

Will Neymar be fully focused next summer? (Mowa Press)

Brazil topped their qualifying group after beating Chile 3-0 last Tuesday. Tite, the coach, has won an incredible ten out of twelve qualifying games since taking over just over one year ago. The seleção was the first team to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Russia and once again they top FIFA’s world rankings. But have they peaked too soon? Continue reading

Brazil end qualification campaign on a high

Paulinho looks certain to be heading to Russia (Mowa Press)

Despite having qualified for next year’s World Cup in Russia several months ago, the seleção were in no mood for charity last week. Tite fielded a full strength team, which brushed aside Chile 3-0. That result, combined with others, means that Alexis Sanchez, Arturo Vidal and co will not be spending their summer in Russia next year.  Continue reading