World Cup could mean redemption for Brazil forward Neymar
DOHA: When Neymar was preparing to play for Brazil at his first World Cup back in 2014, the hype surrounding him was considerable.
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Honorary Brazilian Hamilton has Interlagos crowd behind him
SAO PAULO : Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit has become a stronghold for fans of seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and honorary Brazilian citizenship has made him even more of a 'local' hero.
Dybala and Di Maria in, Lo Celso out of Argentina squad
Captain Lionel Messi will lead the squad in Qatar at his fifth and probably last World Cup.
Verstappen can be proud of 'amazing job', says Hamilton
SAO PAULO : Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said dominant Red Bull rival Max Verstappen had done an "amazing job" in winning a second title this season and could be proud of his achievement.
Brazilian Grand Prix: Stats and figures you should know ahead of the F1 race
Formula 1 returns to Interlagos this weekend for the next instalment of the Brazilian Grand Prix. The race, hugely popular among fans and drivers, always seems to deliver something to write home about, and this year proves to be no different.
Neymar ready to carry the weight of a nation on his shoulders
RIO DE JANEIRO: Fuelled by past disappointments at the World Cup, Neymar has been preparing for a long time to make sure he is in peak condition to lead Brazil into this year’s tournament in Qatar. Now aged 30, the world’s most expensive player has often struggled to live up to expectations and been hampered by injuries since joining Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in 2017 for a record 222 million euros. It is not so long ago that Neymar let slip that Qatar could be his last World Cup as he struggled with the demands of playing football at the highest level.
Alves makes Brazil World Cup squad, Firmino left out
Brazil have included 39-year-old defender Daniel Alves but left out Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino in their 26-man World Cup squad which was named by coach Tite on Monday.