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Tag Archives: Neymar
Full-blooded derbies or glorified preseason friendlies?
Elias gets stuck in against Cruzeiro in Mineiro state championship
There were three big clássicos (local derbies) in the third round of games in the state championships this past weekend. Continue reading
More of the same against Uruguay
Can Brazil win the World Cup in four years’ time playing this way? (Pedro Martins / MoWA Press)
Brazil turned in another effective, but unspectacular, performance last night. Continue reading
Seleção: mixed feelings mark start of new era
Barcelona’s Arthur was one of four players to make his Seleção debut on Friday (Mowa Press)
A new era began for the Seleção as they beat the USA in a friendly on Friday night: Neymar has been named as full time captain and four players made their debuts. But more questions were raised about their World Cup exit. Continue reading
Brazil beat Mexico: ay yay yay yay
Canta y no llores Neymar (Mowa Press)
Neymar upped his performance against Mexico, from an already high level, but his cry baby antics are pissing off football pundits across the globe. Continue reading
Brazil 2 Serbia 0 – job done
Goalscorers Paulinho and Thiago Silva enjoy the moment (Mowa Press)
Brazil weren’t at their best tonight, but they got the job done against Serbia. What next? Continue reading
Brazil v Serbia preview: Willian starts despite poor form
Willian will keep his place in Brazil’s attack against Serbia (Mowa Press)
Brazil play Serbia on Wednesday evening. A few final thoughts before the game. Continue reading
Brazil breathe huge sigh of relief after late show against Costa Rica
Brazil’s players and coaching staff celebrate their late win (Mowa Press)
There is a very fine line between success and failure in top-level sport. And Brazil straddled that line yesterday. But, after scoring two very late goals against Costa Rica, they managed to end the day on the right side of that line, just. Continue reading
Neymar thunderbolt proves right foot is alright
Neymar celebrates with Roberto Firmino on his return from injury (pic: Reuters)
A run, dribble and thumping right foot shot dispelled any notion that Brazil’s star player might not be fit for the World Cup. Continue reading
Seleção training in London ahead of Croatia friendly
His keepie uppies are fine, but what about the metatarsal? (Mowa Press)
The Seleção are stepping up their World Cup training preparations in London. Crucially, Neymar is back in full training and expected to play against Croatia on Sunday. Continue reading