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![Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley](https://sm.imgix.net/18/22/jose-mourinho.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Jose Mourinho tips one of four teams for World Cup glory
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes that one of Portugal, Argentina, Brazil and Spain will win this summer's World Cup.
Jun 3, 15:03
![Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in action during the World Cup warm-up match against Croatia at Anfield on June 3, 2018 Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in action during the World Cup warm-up match against Croatia at Anfield on June 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Brazil 2-0 Croatia - as it happened
Relive Brazil's 2-0 win over Croatia as Neymar scores on his first appearance in more than three months to help his side to victory at Anfield.
Jun 3, 14:00
![Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017 Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Neymar sits out Thursday training with Brazil first team
Brazil talisman Neymar was not involved in first-team training with the rest of Tite's squad at Tottenham Hotspur's facility in Enfield.
May 31, 20:17
![Paulinho in action for Brazil against England on November 14, 2017 Paulinho in action for Brazil against England on November 14, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gabriel Jesus header ends Germany's unbeaten run as Brazil win in Berlin
Gabriel Jesus scores an adroit first-half header to hand Brazil a slender 1-0 victory over Germany in an international friendly at the Olympiastadion Berlin.
Mar 27, 21:43
![Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017 Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Willian, Gabriel Jesus start for Brazil in Germany
Tite names both Willian and Gabriel Jesus in his front three for Brazil's friendly international against Germany.
Mar 27, 18:48
![Joe Gomez in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017 Joe Gomez in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Gomez: 'Philippe Coutinho as good as Neymar'
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez claims that former teammate Philippe Coutinho is every bit as good as Paris Saint-Germain winger Neymar.
Mar 25, 21:17
![Paulinho in action for Brazil against England on November 14, 2017 Paulinho in action for Brazil against England on November 14, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Russia 0-3 Brazil - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Brazil's 3-0 win over Russia, as the Selecao produced an improved second-half display to come out on top.
Mar 23, 15:00
![Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017 Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brazil boss Tite: 'Neymar will not be rushed back from injury'
Tite will not gamble on the fitness of Neymar at the World Cup, with the Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward being deemed doubtful for the tournament.
Mar 13, 12:28
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Brazil boss Tite: 'Pep Guardiola has asked about Fred'
Brazil national team boss Tite reveals that Pep Guardiola has 'asked about' Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred, who has been strongly linked with Manchester City.
Mar 9, 19:25
![Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017 Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brazil coach Tite: 'Roberto Firmino could go to World Cup'
Brazil manager Tite suggests that Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino could be part of his plans for this summer's World Cup.
Feb 27, 14:36
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England, Brazil play out goalless draw
England and Brazil play out a goalless draw in Tuesday night's international friendly at Wembley.
Nov 14, 21:52
![Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: England make five changes for Brazil clash
England boss Gareth Southgate makes five changes to his starting lineup for the friendly international with Brazil.
Nov 14, 19:13
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Brazil coach Tite: 'England one of favourites for World Cup'
Brazil boss Tite claims that England should be regarded as one of the favourites to win next year's World Cup.
Nov 14, 11:45
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Brazil boss Tite compares strengths of Gabriel Jesus, Harry Kane
Brazil boss Tite says that Gabriel Jesus and England forward Harry Kane are both "strong strikers" but possess different qualities in the final third.
Nov 14, 10:53
![Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017 Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dani Alves: 'Gabriel Jesus is the new Ronaldo'
Brazil captain Dani Alves reiterates that he sees teammate Gabriel Jesus as "the new Ronaldo" after an impressive start to his international career.
Nov 14, 10:38
![Neymar in action for Brazil at the 2016 Olympic Games Neymar in action for Brazil at the 2016 Olympic Games](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: England vs. Brazil
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview for England's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley.
Nov 13, 19:44
![Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Burton Albion on September 20, 2017 Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Burton Albion on September 20, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marcus Rashford reveals admiration for Ronaldo
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford reveals that he tries to "emulate" Brazil legend Ronaldo on the field.
Nov 13, 12:56
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Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus: 'I must work hard for spot in Brazil squad'
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus says that he is not guaranteed to be given a place in Brazil's squad for next summer's World Cup.
Nov 11, 10:59
![Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017 Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United join race to sign Arthur Melo?
Manchester United reportedly join a number of clubs who are said to be in the race to sign Gremio midfielder Arthur Melo.
Nov 10, 10:52
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This week's biggest games in football
Sports Mole rounds up the matches not to be missed during the international break, including high-profile friendlies and crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Nov 9, 07:00
![Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on October 14, 2017 Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on October 14, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Philippe Coutinho steps up injury recovery
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho takes part in a training session with Brazil and could be in line to feature against England despite concerns over a groin injury.
Nov 8, 21:39
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Tite: 'Brazil are one of the World Cup favourites'
Brazil head coach Tite says that his team are one of the favourites heading into the 2018 World Cup.
Oct 11, 17:53
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Chile lose in Brazil to miss out on World Cup qualification
Chile miss out on a place in next summer's World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 defeat to already-qualified Brazil in addition to other results going against them.
Oct 11, 02:26
![Neymar in action for Brazil at the 2016 Olympic Games Neymar in action for Brazil at the 2016 Olympic Games](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Brazil 3-0 Chile - as it happened
Relive Brazil's 3-0 win over Chile in Sao Paulo which ended La Roja's hopes of reaching the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Oct 10, 23:30
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Brazil unable to find a way past Bolivia at Estadio Hernando Siles
Brazil make it 11 World Cup 2018 qualifying games unbeaten under Tite courtesy of a goalless draw against Bolivia at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz.
Oct 5, 23:04
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Live Commentary: Bolivia 0-0 Brazil - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's World Cup 2018 qualifying coverage as Tite's Brazil draw 0-0 away to Bolivia at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz.
Oct 5, 20:00
![Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on May 7, 2017 Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on May 7, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tite: 'Philippe Coutinho affected by talk over Liverpool future'
Brazil coach Tite says that Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been affected by talk over a potential transfer to Barcelona.
Aug 31, 09:35
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Live Commentary: Australia 0-4 Brazil - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Australia find themselves on the end of a 4-0 defeat to Brazil at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Victoria.
Jun 13, 10:30
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Gabriel Mercado nets as Argentina beat Brazil in Melbourne
Sevilla defender Gabriel Mercado scores the only goal as Argentina record a 1-0 win over Brazil in Friday's showpiece international friendly in Melbourne.
Jun 9, 13:07
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Team News: Lionel Messi starts for Argentina against Brazil
Lionel Messi is named in Argentina's starting lineup for their friendly international with Brazil in Melbourne.
Jun 9, 10:11
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Brazil boss Tite 'unsurprised' Barcelona want Philippe Coutinho
Brazil boss Tite says that "it absolutely makes sense" that Barcelona want to sign Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho this summer.
May 26, 17:22
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Brazil return to top of FIFA world rankings for first time since 2010
Brazil return to the top of the FIFA world rankings for the first time since 2010, while England remain in 14th after their latest fixtures.
Apr 6, 11:56
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David Luiz: 'I respect omission from Brazil squad'
Chelsea defender David Luiz says that he "respects" Tite's decision to leave him out of the Brazil squad.
Mar 20, 15:41
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Unai Emery: 'Thiago Silva needs to focus on Paris Saint-Germain'
Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery tells Thiago Silva to work on his recovery from a hip problem before focusing on a return for the Brazilian national team.
Sep 19, 22:09
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brazil appoint former Corinthians boss Tite as new head coach
Brazil formally unveil former Corinthians boss Tite as their new head coach.
Jun 20, 21:34
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Brazil name Tite as new head coach
Corinthians president Roberto de Andrade says that Tite has agreed to replace Dunga as Brazil's head coach.
Jun 16, 10:45
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Luis Felipe Scolari successor to be announced next week
Luiz Felipe Scolari's successor as Brazil manager is to be announced next week, the country's football federation has confirmed.
Jul 19, 20:24