Neymar has labelled his booking for simulation during Brazil's 5-0 victory over El Salvador a "lack of respect." The Paris Saint-Germain forward picked up a yellow card in the first-half at the FedExField in Washington following an altercation in the penalty box. Neymar was booked for going to ground following the incident and was critical of the decision after the match. "I do not know what...Full Story »

Brazil put their World Cup disappointment behind them as the Selecao overpowered a youthful USA side 2-0.Tite put out a strong Brazil outfit for the friendly in New Jersey with a front line of Neymar, Roberto Firmino and Douglas Costa.And it was the latter pair who combined for the opening goal after 11 minutes: Costa getting the better of Antonee Robinson down the right flank before the Juventu...Full Story »

Brazil's Neymar during a training session. Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images Neymar believes he will benefit from being named Brazil's captain after coach Tite handed him the armband before the friendly against the United States on Friday. Tite had rotated his captains since being appointed in June 2016, appointing 16 players in total, but decided to end that policy by appointing Neymar the...Full Story »

When he's not busy pulling defences apart it's emerged Neymar enjoys playing poker. Brazilian poker pro Andre Akkari taught the 26-year-old all the tricks of the trade to come a top player. And Akkari, a PokerStars ambassador, has revealed to Daily Star Online that Neymar is so into the game that he is using much of his downtime to play it. "He plays on Saturday for PSG, on Sunday he plays po...Full Story »

If a tree falls in the forest and no-one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? The question posed above is a famous exercise in experimental thought, challenging readers to consider existence as a mere sensation that without our own perception has no inherent meaning or value. Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian goal machine Neymar is in a similar quandary. He may break all scoring records...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO'S sister hand-painted an incredible family portrait for his mother's restaurant. The Juventus ace, 33, showed off the artwork ahead of his Serie A debut against Chievo on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo plugged his sister's work on his Instagram page In the painting, Ronaldo has his arms around his mother Dolores and other sister Liliana. Brother Hugo and Katia are next to them...Full Story »

Tite's new contract expires after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar Tite will remain as Brazil coach until 2022 despite the team's World Cup quarter-final exit in Russia, the country’s football federation [CBF] has announced. The 57-year-old who has been in charge since August 2016, is the first Brazil coach to extend his deal after a World Cup since the 1978 edition of the tournament. "The f...Full Story »

Neymar has challenged the criticism he received for diving at the World Cup Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has hit back at critics of his World Cup theatrics, saying they "will never understand". Criticism of Neymar was widespread, leading to memes of the player dominating social media sites and a TV advert poking fun at the Brazilian being broadcast in South Africa. Neymar has...Full Story »

Neymar was often criticised for his theatrics at the World Cup. TATYANA ZENKOVICH/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Paris Saint-Germain right-back Dani Alves doesn't think the jokes being made at Neymar's expense are funny and has urged his teammate with club and country not to pay them any attention. At this summer's World Cup, Neymar became a target of widespread ridicule from fans and media for at t...Full Story »

Real Madrid's new signing Vinicius Junior has thrown a big party to say goodbye to his friends and family before his departure to Spain. His final night of celebration took place at the local Rio Beach Clube and included from Brazilian dances to game highlights from his time at Flamengo. The video displayed on a huge projector was accompanied by the Champions League hymn, also showing Sergio...Full Story »

The 2018 World Cup was supposed to be redemption for Neymar and Brazil. Instead they crashed out of the quarter finals against Belgium and the team bus was greeted by fans throwing stones in disgust. For a long time the pressure put on England players to deliver a World Cup win, or at least a decent run at the thing, was given as one of many reasons for the Three Lions underperforming. If pe...Full Story »

Neymar's Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on Friday Brazil were knocked out of World Cup after defeat against Belgium Neymar has issued an emotional statement following Brazil's World Cup exit on Friday. The five-time winners were fancied to add another World Cup to their collection, having qualified impressively before easing into the last eight. But they found themselves 2-0 down a...Full Story »

Barcelona announced the deal to sign an initial £27m back in March, with a £8m in future add-ons. "Barcelona are the ones who asked to bring my transfer forward this summer,” Arthur said. “It's a question of the clubs. "My departure has been transparent and I'm very happy with how it has gone. It has been good for everyone involved.” Barcelona are set to exercise t...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne felt Belgium proved to the world how good they are with their stunning victory over Brazil on Friday.Belgium shocked the five-time champions 2-1 in their World Cup quarter-final in Kazan to set up a last-four clash with France.De Bruyne himself was outstanding, getting on the scoresheet with a fierce long-range strike after his Manchester City team-mate Fernandinho had put throug...Full Story »

Belgium produced a stunning performance to claim a place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over five-times champions Brazil in Kazan.A Fernandinho own goal and fierce strike from Kevin De Bruyne put Roberto Martinez’s side in early control of a compelling encounter.Brazil responded after the break and pulled one back through substitute Renato Augusto 14 minutes from time but Belg...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne's stunner and a Fernandinho own goal sent Belgium into the semi-finals at the expense of five-time winners Brazil. Belgium booked a World Cup semi-final against France as Brazil's hopes of winning a sixth title were ended by a 2-1 defeat in Kazan. Brazil, ranked second in the world by FIFA, were the last remaining non-European team in the tournament after Les Bleus knocked ou...Full Story »

Danilo is out of the World Cup Brazil right-back Danilo has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after sustaining ankle ligament damage in training on Thursday. The Manchester City defender played in Brazil's opening 1-1 draw with Switzerland in Group E after Dani Alves was injured before the tournament began. Fagner of Corinthians has played at right-back since and Danilo's World Cup ...Full Story »

Neymar has been criticised over his theatrics at the World Cup Neymar has scored two goals in Brazil’s four matches but he has been slammed by soccer pundits across the world for diving and rolling on the ground theatrically in Russia. He has, however, also suffered a disproportionate number of fouls in the tournament so far, with his tally of 23 more than Uruguayan duo Luis Suarez and E...Full Story »

Brazil coach Tite has confirmed that Real Madrid full-back Marcelo will return to the side to face Belgium in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final in Kazan.Marcelo was forced off early on in Brazil’s final group game as they beat Serbia to assure themselves of top spot in Group E, before the same back problem cost him a place in the team that beat Mexico 2-0.A soft mattress at the team h...Full Story »

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo called recent criticism of countryman Neymar for diving at the World Cup "nonsense" and said he hasn't been protected by referees. Neymar has been accused in the media, especially in Britain, for diving, rolling and exaggerating fouls. Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio made a reference to "too much acting" and former internationals Alan Shearer, Pat Nevin, Peter S...Full Story »