A lot of nonsense has been said about Neymar’s effect on PSG this year, but I learnt one thing as I sipped my pint on Tuesday night, as I watched the Champions League match between PSG and Real Madrid in a crowded London bar. Continue reading
Category Archives: Seleção
Neymar could undergo surgery; will miss Real Madrid clash
It has been confirmed that Neymar will miss PSG’s Champions League second leg match against Real Madrid with injury. Scans last night revealed that as well as twisting his ankle he has cracked his metatarsal, which could require surgery. Continue reading
Could ankle injury rule Neymar out of World Cup?
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
Seleção train in London ahead of England friendly
The seleção has been training at Craven Cottage ahead of their game with England tomorrow. Diego has recovered from injury and looks set to play some part, while Neymar is doing his best to stay warm. More to follow.
Emotional Neymar press conference after seleção win
The seleção has beaten Japan 3-1 in a low key friendly match in Lille, as they continued their World Cup preparations. Next up, England at Wembley. Continue reading
Brazil players arrive in Paris ahead of Japan friendly
Brazil’s footballers have arrived in Paris ahead of their friendly match against Japan this Friday. Brazilfooty takes a look at this fashion show. Continue reading
Has the seleção peaked too soon? Has it peaked?
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
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
Seleção squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
Brazil have already qualified for next year’s World Cup, but Tite called up mainly tried and tested players for the upcoming qualifiers against Ecuador and Colombia. The two new faces were Corinthians keeper Cássio and Grêmio’s excellent playmaker Luan. Continue reading
Seleção: Neymar and Dani Alves given a rest but David Luiz returns
Brazil have named a 24-man squad for the friendlies against Argentina and Australia in Melbourne next month. The squad is a strong one, although a few key players were given a rest. Continue reading