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Alves wants to play for Brazil at 2022 World Cup

Dani Alves recalls what it’s like to play for Pep Guardiola and reminisces on his time playing alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar.

PSG’s Dani Alves opens up about his singing career aspirations and how racism has impacted football.

With Philippe Coutinho still struggling to adjust to life at Barcelona, compatriot Dani Alves feels says he needs to change his mentality if he wants to succeed.
Dani Alves says that he has joined Sao Paulo so that he can keep in shape for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, when he will be 39 years old.
More than 40,000 Brazilian fans showed up on Tuesday night to see the former Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain defender join his boyhood club.
The captain of Brazil’s title-winning Copa America team signed a contract that runs to December 2022. He left PSG on a free transfer after his contract expired in July.
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AC Milan-bound Lucas Paqueta, Inter Milan’s Gabigol among Brazil’s Bola de Prata winners

Lucas Paqueta is on his way to AC Milan in January.
AC Milan signee Lucas Paqueta was among the winners of Brazil’s prestigious Bola de Prata (Silver Ball) awards on Monday.
The 21-year-old Flamengo midfielder completed a €35 million deal to join the seven-time European champions in January and was one of a number of recipients of Brazil’s top club honours during a ceremony, being named to the team of the season alongside Palmeiras’ Dudu, who was given the Bola de Ouro (Golden Ball) for the top player of the Brazilian championship.
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Deliberate isolation. Petty feuds. Constant turmoil. The Manchester United manager wouldn’t have it any other way, writes Sam Borden.

Kylian Mbappe and the curse of the World Cup
Is there such a thing as peaking too early? Given all that Kylian Mbappe, just 19, has accomplished, we might soon find out.

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PSG’s Neymar: World Cup will show I am better than ever after injury

Following the first surgery of his career, Neymar is positive he will be in good shape for the start of the World Cup in June.

Brazil forward Neymar expects Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard to be among those who impress at this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
Neymar has vowed to be fit and better than ever at this summer’s World Cup in Russia after revealing he hopes to be cleared to return to action at a May 17 medical examination.
Speaking at a sponsor event in Sao Paulo on Tuesday, the 26-year-old addressed his continued recovery in Brazil from a broken bone in his right foot and acknowledged he was immediately concerned about his future.
“I intend to arrive [in Russia] better than I was before,” Neymar said. “Of course, there were doubts — even…

PSG’s Neymar ‘recovering well’ after injury, on course for World Cup

Luiz Felipe Scolari, who led Brazil to a World Cup win in 2002, says Brazil must play as a team to win in Russia.

Luiz Felipe Scolari, who led Brazil to a World Cup win in 2002, says Brazil must play as a team to win in Russia.
Neymar said he is on schedule to return for the World Cup as he continues to recover from a foot injury.
The Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil forward had surgery in March on a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot.
Neymar appeared on “Altas Horas,” a Globo variety show, and said that he feels no pain, but that he cannot put his injured foot on the ground without an orthopaedic shoe.
He arrived on stage with the aid of crutches.
“There is still a month left, but I am recovering well,” Neymar said….

Manchester City ready to end move for Shakhtar’s Fred – sources

Pep Guardiola plays down talks of lifting the EPL trophy at Manchester United after Manchester City beat Stoke 2-0 on Monday night.

The FC crew discuss David Silva’s starring performance against Stoke, arguing his consistency in Manchester City’s midfield is unmatched.

Man City’s Pep Guardiola communicates his stance on England’s brightest talents and how they should learn their trade in a foreign country at a young age.

With nine Premier League games left Manchester City have an opportunity to break the records for most points and most goals scored in Premier League history.
Manchester City are ready to end their interest in Fred, sources have told ESPN FC, with Manchester United now reportedly keen on the midfielder.
The Premier League leaders were keen on the Shakhtar Donetsk player in January but, with the Ukrainian side still in the Champions League, the move was not completed.
A deal was expected to be resurrected this summer with City still keen on buying a holding midfielder as a replacement for Yaya Toure, who is likely leave at the end of the season when his…

Selling home games, not passing on VAR, Brazil’s most deplorable decision

Can Brazil’s first division have a fair champion if some clubs sell their home games for money?
When Brazil’s first division clubs met this week to organise the coming campaign, one of their decisions made all the headlines.
By 12 votes to 7, with one abstention, they chose not to introduce VAR, the video referee, in this year’s first division, which kicks off in April. It was thought that Brazil would be among the pioneers in the use of this technology. There is certainly a strong lobby for it in the local media. But for the clubs, there is not enough money on the table. The clubs were upset…

Ex-Barcelona, Brazil star Ronaldinho considering retirement in 2018

Former Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star Ronaldinho is considering retiring from professional football in

Brazil’s Ze Roberto announces retirement at the age of 43

Ze Roberto, who played in two World Cups for Brazil, has announced his retirement from football.
SAO PAULO — Former Brazil back Ze Roberto will play his last competitive football match on Monday and retire at the age of 43.
He made the announce…

Corinthians’ woes add new meaning to Sao Paulo derby vs. Palmeiras

Corinthians dropped more points on Oct. 23 against Botafogo as they continued to return to the chasing pack.
There is unexpected drama as the Brazilian Championship reaches the final straight and that drama takes centre stage when Corinthians host Palmeiras in the Sao Paulo derby on Sunday.
This horse racing reference above may not please fans of leaders Corinthians. In the slang of Brazilian football, the term “Paraguayan horse” is used to describe a team that starts quickly only to be overtaken when it matters most. English speaking fans may be aware of the famous example of Devon Loch — the horse that…

It’s a long race to the finish, but Corinthians are off to a fast start

So far, Corinthians have had plenty to celebrate while flattening the competition in Brazil.
One of the key selling points of the Brazilian Championship is its lack of predictability. The giant country has so many big teams that a Spain-type sit…

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