Germany exit gives Brazil lift off
Brazil advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 win over Serbia, just hours after defending champions Germany crashed out.
Serbia adopting no-fear approach ahead of Brazil clash
Aleksandar Kolarov describes Serbia’s World Cup meeting with Brazil as the biggest game of his career while coach Mladen Krstajic promises a fearless approach from his side.
Neymar encouraged to make Real Madrid move by Kaka
Former Real Madrid star Kaka feels that if Neymar wants to join the Spanish giants he “must do it”, while sympathising with Brazil’s talisman amid the pressure he is under at the World Cup.
More right than wrong: The 15 VAR decisions in Russia
The VAR system has made its debut at the 2018 Fifa World Cup and there has been no shortage of controversy with 15 formal incidents being reviewed thus far. FourFourTwo South Africa analyses its success.
Kane, Lukaku and Modric lead WC Team of the Round
FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of round two as Harry Kane’s hat-trick sends England through, while Romelu Lukaku and Luka Modric shined in impressive wins, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Messi and the complexity of his greatness
Argentina and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been unfairly vindicated for his country’s poor showing at the 2018 World Cup, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Neymar key to Brazil’s success – Lugano
Brazil are still World Cup favourites, particularly after Neymar’s return, according to former Uruguay international Diego Lugano.
Tearful Neymar is a joyful boy – Jesus
Gabriel Jesus is unconcerned by Neymar’s tears against Costa Rica and believes his own rivalry with Roberto Firmino is a positive.
Neymar to improve against Costa Rica
Brazil star Neymar is targeting an improved performance against Costa Rica on Friday after an underwhelming World Cup Group E opener against Switzerland.
Neymar returns to Brazil training after injury scare
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has returned to training with Brazil after limping out of Tuesday’s session with an ankle injury.