Two-goal Neymar closes on Pele record in big Brazil win
The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored his 72nd and 73rd goals for his country to close on Pele's record of 77 for Brazil.
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'Better than Mahrez and Sterling on the right' - Gabriel Jesus stunner sends Man City fans wild
Gabriel Jesus could be on his way out of Manchester City this summer and on Thursday he showed just why the Blues don't want to lose him.
Neymar scores two as Brazil routs South Korea
SEOUL (AP) — A pair of Neymar penalties helped Brazil start its World Cup preparations with a comprehensive 5-1 win over South Korea in an international friendly on Thursday.
Bruno Guimaraes registers late assist as Brazil comfortably sweep aside South Korea
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes grabbed a late assist as his Brazil side comfortably swept aside South Korea by 5-1 in Souel. Neymar (2), Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison and Coutinho all found the net as Seleção stepped up their preperations for the upcoming World Cup.
Tottenham's Son Heung-Min Given South Korea's Top Sporting Honour
Son Heung-min was awarded South Korea's highest sporting honour on Thursday after the Tottenham forward became the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot. The 29-year-old was given the Cheongnyong Medal by President Yoon Suk-yeol before South Korea's friendly against Brazil at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Son, dressed in a dark suit, walked into the packed stadium as the crowd cheered, with a banner reading: "We are living in the era of world-class Son Heung-min."
Neymar doubles up from the spot as Brazil thump Korea
Neymar scored a pair of penalties as Brazil cruised to a 5-1 win over fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday.
Mass shootings in the US: The impossible reform of gun legislation
Meanwhile, the first round of Colombia's presidential election saw a big win for leftist candidate Gustavo Petro. The senator is the former mayor of Bogota and was a member of the M-19 guerrilla group in his youth. If he wins, he would be the first left-wing president in Colombia's history. In the second round run-off, he will face off against Rodolfo Hernandez. The conservative businessman is known as the "king of TikTok" and could give Petro a run for his money.
Saudi Arabia look to final victory as they kick off U23 Asian Cup against Tajikistan
Saudi Arabia face Tajikistan in their opening game of the U23 Asian Cup on Friday, hoping to go one better than they did last time. The team lost to South Korea in the final of the 2020 tournament just before the pandemic struck. More than three years later, a new generation of stars are in Uzbekistan looking to shake Asia.