Neymar breaks Brazil’s goal-scoring record in 5-1 win in South American World Cup qualifying
SAO PAULO: Neymar scored his record 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia on Friday.
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Brazil thrash Bolivia 5-1 in Neymar's historic appearance
BELEM, Brazil : Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday, with Neymar surpassing the late great Pele as the country's top scorer.
Neymar overtakes Pele as Brazil's all-time men's record scorer - ESPN
Neymar has overtaken Pele to become Brazil's all-time men's top scorer, netting twice in his national team 5-1 win in a World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia in the Amazon city of Belém.
Watch: Record Alert! Here's How Neymar Surpassed Pele To Become Brazil's All-Time Top Scorer
Neymar Jr. scored twice as Brazil hammered Bolivia 5-1 in South America's 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Friday. The former Brazil captain went into the game level with Pele on 77 goals and had a golden opportunity to break the record in the 17th minute when his team was awarded a spot kick. However, Neymar's penalty was easily saved by Bolivia keeper Guillermo Viscarra to keep the scores goalless. Neymar's goldent moment came just past the hour mark as he pounced on a loose ball inside the box and tucked away his 78th goal in his 125th game for his country - raising his hands and his gaze to the skies.
Marcelo Bielsa Makes Instant Impact As Uruguay Beat Chile 3-1
Uruguay turned on the style, under new coach Marcelo Bielsa, as they beat Chile 3-1 in their opening South American World Cup qualifier on Friday. Argentine Bielsa, who had previously coached Chile between 2007 and 2011, opted for a youthful line-up without veteran strikers Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez. Bielsa was rewarded with an entertaining display from his new charges with River Plate attacking midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz scoring twice. De la Cruz opened the scoring with a fine left-foot strike in the 38th minute before Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde doubled the advantage on the stroke of half-time.
Two more women make allegations of violence against Antony
Further allegations against Manchester United winger Antony have emerged following the domestic abuse claims that saw him dropped by Brazil.
Massa's lawyers seek Hamilton's support in 2008 title bid
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Former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho joins Qatari team Al Duhail on loan from Villa
MANCHESTER, England: After spells with some of European soccer’s biggest clubs, Philippe Coutinho joined Qatari team Al-Duhail on a season-long loan from Aston Villa on Friday. The former Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan playmaker’s move comes after a slew of the sport’s biggest stars have been lured to Saudi Arabia’s lucrative league. Al-Duhail described the Brazil international as a “great asset” after confirming his arrival. The 31-year-old Coutinho was a record signing for Barcelona when joining the Catalan club in a deal worth up to 160 million euros (then $192 million) in 2018. But his time at the Nou Camp did not go to plan as injury problems saw him fail to live up to expectations and led to loans at Bayern and Villa.