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Neymar rape accuser facing trial for fraud

ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno explains why Kylian Mbappe’s presence at PSG makes Neymar an expendable asset.

French football correspondent Julien Laurens explains the main reason behind Neymar not getting a move away from PSG this summer.
A Brazilian judge says the model who accused football superstar Neymar of rape will face trial on charges of fraud.
Another judge dropped serious charges that followed a decision to reject her rape complaint for lack of evidence.
Attorney Cosme Araujo said Sunday he will appeal the decision to charge Najila Trindade Mendes de Souza and her ex-husband with procedural fraud. The judge found evidence the model and ex-husband Estivens Alves tried to tamper with the investigation.
Trinidade had accused…

Dani Alves’ Brazil homecoming more difficult than expected

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.
The FIFA FIFPro Men’s World XI, announced at Monday night’s The Best awards, was whittled down from a shortlist of over 50 — which included only one player based in South America. And the name of Dani Alves did not figure because of anything he has done since recently joining Sao Paulo. It was a consequence of his deeds in the last European season with Paris Saint-Germain and — probably at least as important — his outstanding displays for the Brazil team in the Copa America, where he was chosen…

Gabigol earns first Brazil call-up since 2016

Philippe Coutinho is tasked with naming his favourite player, his top games and goals after completing his move to Bayern Munich.

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno says Brazil came together and proved that they were the best team at the Copa America despite Neymar’s absence.
Brazil coach Tite has called up striker Gabriel Barbosa for the first time in three years for friendlies against Senegal and Nigeria in October.
After flopping at Inter Milan and Benfica, the 23-year-old striker is now the top scorer in the Brazilian championship with 16 goals while playing on loan for leader Flamengo.

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He was also the competition’s top scorer in 2018 when playing for Santos.
“Gabriel has matured. His performance this…

Renan Lodi edges Alex Sandro in battle of Brazil left-backs

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno says Juventus’ defensive issues came to the forefront in a 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid.

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno says Brazil came together and proved that they were the best team at the Copa America despite Neymar’s absence.
After two glorious spells, more than 300 matches and plenty of titles, left back Filipe Luis left Atletico Madrid at the end of the last season to go home to Brazil. And, with typical modesty, he is inclined to believe that his successor will be better than him.
The club have signed his compatriot, 21-year-old Renan Lodi, and Filipe Luis has seen enough to be enchanted.
“I think he’ll be the best full-back in Atletico’s history,” Filipe Luis said. “He has all the conditions.”
Filipe Luis is not…

Laurens: Neymar reminded everyone he’s a genius

ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens speaks to Neymar’s talent and ability to rise to the occasion following his game winner against Strasbourg,

Tite’s search for a striker continues as Brazil draw another blank

Philippe Coutinho is tasked with naming his favourite player, his top games and goals after completing his move to Bayern Munich.

Gabriel Jesus defended teammate Neymar following claims Brazil no longer need him.

Gabriel Jesus said Lionel Messi was wrong to question the authorities following Argentina’s semifinal defeat to Brazil in Copa America.
Peru captain and centre-forward Paolo Guerrero decided not to play for his country in the recent friendlies because his club, Internacional of Brazil, feature in the final of the domestic cup.
And so he spent a frustrating night ploughing a lone furrow upfield as his side were beaten 1-0 in the first leg of the final away to Athletico Paranaense. He could instead have spent a glorious Tuesday night being part of the Peru side who beat Brazil 1-0 in Los Angeles.
The absence of Guerrero makes this…

Peru score late, hand Brazil first loss in a year

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Peru scores late as Brazil drop first game in over a year.

A late goal from Luis Abram gave Peru a 1-0 win over Brazil in Los Angeles on Tuesday and handed the five-times world champions their first defeat in over a year.
Abram nipped in ahead of goalkeeper Ederson to nod home a free kick with six minutes remaining to end Brazil’s 17-match unbeaten run that began after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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Brazil, who beat Peru in the final of the Copa America just two months ago, started without Neymar, Dani…

Neymar accuser indicted for extortion, fraud in Brazil

French football correspondent Julien Laurens explains the main reason behind Neymar not getting a move away from PSG this summer.
Sao Paulo police say they are indicting Brazilian model Najila Trindade and her former partner over her rape alleg…

Neymar scores in return as Brazil rally for draw

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Neymar scored for Brazil on Friday night in his return to action since a foot injury earlier in the summer sidelined him.
Neymar’s second half goal gave Brazil a 2-2 draw against South American rivals Colombia in an international friendly on Friday night. 
The match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens marked the competitive return of Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar, who has not played for club or country since injuring his right foot in a June friendly against Qatar. 
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Neymar upbeat in Miami despite failed Barca move

Former french international Frank Leboeuf joins ESPN FC to give his thoughts on the Neymar transfer saga that continues to drag on between Barcelona and PSG.
Neymar was all smiles as he arrived in Miami on Monday to join Brazil’s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Peru.
The Brazilian forward landed in Brazil 24 hours earlier already knowing that his wish to return to Barcelona this summer would not materialise.

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Following weeks of negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain, Barca have been unable to strike a deal to bring Neymar back to Camp Nou and the player is expected to remain in Paris this…

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