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Arsenal star Gabriel forced to withdraw from Brazil’s Olympics team due to knee injury

Arsenal star Gabriel forced to withdraw from Brazil’s Olympics team due to knee injury

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Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has withdrawn from Brazil’s team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics campaign after sustaining a knee injury. Gabriel was given the nod as Andre Jardine named his 18-man team last month, along with players like Dani Alves, Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz and Sevilla defender Diego Carlos. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Arsenal centre-back complained of discomfort in his right knee after their first training session. Gabriel started physical therapy and was released from all strength exercises but the pain continued and an MRI scan on Monday confirmed that he was suffering with tendonitis. The former Lille player has already left Brazil’s training camp in Sao Paulo and will continue his rehabilitation with Arsenal...
Brazil reveal starting XI for World Cup quarter-final with Belgium

Brazil reveal starting XI for World Cup quarter-final with Belgium

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Brazil coach Tite has boldly decided to reveal his starting XI more than 24 hours before their World Cup quarter-final match with Belgium. Brazil progressed to the last eight of the tournament after a 2-0 victory over Mexico and are favourites to reach the semi-finals on Friday evening. In the lead-up to Brazil’s defeat of Mexico, Tite made the decision to release his team early – and it did not appear to help their opponents. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Tite has once again decided to name his starting XI well in advance of the much-anticipated game between Belgium and Brazil. Marcelo, who was out with a back problem against Mexico, returns to start ahead of Filipe Luis at left-back and Manchester City's Fernandinho will start ahead of Casemi...
Neymar mocks Mexico: They talked too much and they’re going home

Neymar mocks Mexico: They talked too much and they’re going home

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Brazil star Neymar could not resist aiming a dig with some choice comments directed at Mexico after ending their World Cup hopes on Monday. The Paris Saint-Germain forward broke the deadlock after half-time in the last-16 match by scoring from close range. He was also involved in the late goal that finally put the game out of reach at 2-0, by assisting Roberto Firmino. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And after a match that saw Neymar put on the floor on more than one occasion by some harsh marking, he happily celebrated Brazil's passage into the next round. "They talked too much, and they are going home," he said after the final whistle. "I want to congratulate the whole team. There are times in any game where you have to suffer, these are tough g...
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