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Analysis: How Tite unlocked Brazil's winning potential

Analysis: How Tite unlocked Brazil's winning potential

After two uninspiring performances against Switzerland and Costa Rica in the group stage, Tite needed to find a way to break Brazil out of their profligacy and make the world fear them again. Their 2-0 win over Serbia showed exactly why they are top contenders for Russia 2018. 29 Jun 2018
Serbia v Brazil player ratings

Serbia v Brazil player ratings

Brazil shook off the early tournament cobwebs and are set to face Mexico in the first knockout phase of the 2018 World Cup after topping Group E with a well-earned 2-0 victory against Serbia. 28 Jun 2018
World Cup: Three things we learned from Group E

World Cup: Three things we learned from Group E

It's was tipped to be one of the most exciting groups in World Cup and Group E hasn't disappointed, as Serbia, Switzerland and Brazil all vie for a spot in the round of 16. 23 Jun 2018
Neymar leaves training session after 15 minutes

Neymar leaves training session after 15 minutes

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil striker Neymar left Tuesday's training session after just 15 minutes, the Spanish media reported on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Neymar says 'limp' nothing to worry about

Neymar says 'limp' nothing to worry about

Brazil forward Neymar said on Sunday that he was not injured during his side’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland in Rostov-on-Don earlier in the day. 18 Jun 2018
Neymar starts for Brazil against Switzerland

Neymar starts for Brazil against Switzerland

Star striker Neymar has been named in the starting line-up for Brazil in their first match of the World Cup against Switzerland. 18 Jun 2018
Neymar not 100% fit for Switzerland match

Neymar not 100% fit for Switzerland match

Brazil head coach Tite said Saturday that forward Neymar had not fully recovered ahead of the team's first World Cup match against Switzerland at Rostov Arena on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Marcelo says Neymar and Ronaldo are the best in the world right now

Marcelo says Neymar and Ronaldo are the best in the world right now

Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo on Saturday called Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and fellow Brazil teammate Neymar the football players in the world right now without mentioning Argentina star Lionel Messi. 17 Jun 2018
Switzerland coach hails Brazil’s 'exceptional' Neymar

Switzerland coach hails Brazil’s 'exceptional' Neymar

Switzerland head coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Saturday that star striker Neymar was “an exceptional player” and it would be “difficult to hold him back” in the upcoming match with Brazil. 16 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group E

Five danger men from Group E

Every nation has their danger man. Brazil, Costa Rica, Serbia and Switzerland are no different. They're the ultimate game changers, fan favourites and showstoppers. Here are five danger men that you should look out for in Group E 8 Jun 2018
Neymar happy to be back, but only 80% ready

Neymar happy to be back, but only 80% ready

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil striker Neymar, who played in his first match on Sunday after being sidelined for three months with foot injury, says he is 80 percent ready for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, French media reported. 4 Jun 2018
Neymar back and scoring in 2-0 Brazil win over Croatia

Neymar back and scoring in 2-0 Brazil win over Croatia

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - Brazil beat Croatia 2-0 in a friendly at the Anfield in Liverpool on Sunday. 4 Jun 2018
Brazil Striker Neymar to Play in Croatia Friendly

Brazil Striker Neymar to Play in Croatia Friendly

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Brazil star striker Neymar will play in a friendly against Croatia after three-month absence due to an injury, Brazil head coach Tite said Saturday. 3 Jun 2018
Brazil Star Neymar Says Not 100% Ready to Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Brazil Star Neymar Says Not 100% Ready to Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil striker Neymar says that he is not 100 percent ready yet to play at the FIFA World Cup that kicks off in Russia in mid-June, Brazilian media reported. 28 May 2018
Nike drop the Mercurial Puro Fenomeno

Nike drop the Mercurial Puro Fenomeno

FTBL went on location to go hands on with the new Nike Mercurial Puro Fenomeno. 28 Dec 2017
Nike pays homage to Ronaldo with new boots

Nike pays homage to Ronaldo with new boots

Nike – in collaboration with Neymar Jr – have unveiled the Nike Mercurial Puro Fenomeno, a new boot that pays homage to Ronaldo. 22 Dec 2017
While You Were Sleeping - Lukaku Scores Brace On Old Trafford Debut

While You Were Sleeping - Lukaku Scores Brace On Old Trafford Debut

There were great starts to the season for Romelu Lukaku and Neymar, as Cristiano Ronaldo saw red in El Clasico. 14 Aug 2017
While you were sleeping - Neymar unveiled at PSG

While you were sleeping - Neymar unveiled at PSG

Neymar welcomed in Paris, Celtic begin SPL defence and the English Football League is back. Catch up with what's been going on in the football world over night. 6 Aug 2017
Every club is a selling club

Every club is a selling club

‘We are not a selling club’ is the refrain heard from fans, owners and managers alike, when their star players are linked to bigger clubs. The truth is, nearly every club in the world is a selling club. 4 Aug 2017
Nike unveils Neymar's signature edition Vapor boots

Nike unveils Neymar's signature edition Vapor boots

Two of Neymar’s many highlights with Brazil are acknowledged within the design. 28 Jul 2017
Dealy: Representing Australia was a pleasure

Dealy: Representing Australia was a pleasure

FTBL sat down with Ballers FC Captain Hayden Dealy to discuss FC Ballers' trip to Brazil. 14 Jul 2017