Coutinho unconcerned by Neymar ankle issue

Philippe Coutinho is not worried about Neymar after the Brazil star limped out of training with an ankle problem in Sochi on Tuesday.

Neymar limps off training pitch

Brazil star Neymar hobbled away from training with Brazil ahead of their Group E clash with Costa Rica on Friday.

Coutinho expects more Neymar punishment at World Cup

Neymar and Brazil will have to get used to World Cup opponents trying to break up their attacking rhythm with tactical fouls, says Philippe Coutinho.

Neymar misses training after bruising World Cup clash

Brazil star Neymar sat out training on Monday following the 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their World Cup opener.

Superbru: Germany to claim first win

Before you make your Superbru picks for the World Cup match day two, take a look at FourFourTwo’s predictions as Germany beat Sweden to claim first win in Group F.

World Cup, day four: the things you might have missed

Defending World Cup champions Germany fell to a shock defeat by Mexico, while favourites Brazil couldn’t find a way past Switzerland.

I had no reason to play for a penalty – Jesus

Brazil star Gabriel Jesus says he had no reason to play for a foul after having a penalty shout turned down against Switzerland in their opening World Cup encounter.

Brazil the latest favourites to stumble, but Tite and Neymar won’t panic

Tite’s Brazil team were forced to settle for a point against Switzerland, but the Selecao remain justifiable World Cup favourites.

Watch: Coutinho stunner not enough to beat Switzerland

Philipe Coutinho scored a stunner as Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group E encounter on Sunday evening.

Coutinho stunner in vain as Brazil are held by Switzerland

Brazil continued the trend of tournament favourites underperforming as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in their World Cup Group E opener in Rostov.