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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...
Eden Hazard speaks out on rift with Lukaku after taking aim at the forward

Eden Hazard speaks out on rift with Lukaku after taking aim at the forward

Premier League
Eden Hazard has played down his criticism of Romelu Lukaku after he accused the Manchester United striker of going missing against in their World Cup opener against Panama. Belgium struggled to break Panama down in the first half, but scored three in the second half with Lukaku scoring two of those goals. Despite the win, Hazard conceded he was unhappy with Lukaku’s efforts in the first half and said it was difficult to play when the team is a man down. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The comments shocked fans and sparked rumours there could be a rift growing between the attacking duo, but Hazard has rubbished those claims and insisted there was no ill will. ‘As the captain, even if I am not the captain I can talk, on the pitch I try to give my best,...
Roberto Martinez gives Eden Hazard injury update ahead of World Cup

Roberto Martinez gives Eden Hazard injury update ahead of World Cup

Premier League
Roberto Martinez calmed the fears surrounding Eden Hazard's injury after the forward suffered a ‘dead leg’ in Belgium’s warm-up match with Costa Rica. Hazard was forced off in the 70th minute of Belgium’s 4-1 victory on Monday, just a week before the team’s opening Group G game in Russia against Panama. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); England boss Gareth Southgate will have been keeping an eye on the Belgian’s fitness from a distance, with England set to play Belgium on June 26. But it seems the Chelsea forward was taken off as a precaution and should be available for the start of the tournament. Asked about Hazard’s injury after the victory, Belgium boss Martinez said: ‘Eden is okay, he had a little trouble, but it’s nothing to worry about. ‘I re...
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