Pele was not present at the unveiling but sent his approval of the statue. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) unveiled a statue of Pele at its headquarters on Thursday, the first of a series of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the team’s third World Cup triumph. Pele, who will be 80 in October
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Shaka Hislop questions how Kepa will react to Frank Lampard benching him for Willy Caballero. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard hails Antonio Rudiger after the defender’s brace vs. Leicester City. Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger scores twice as they play out a 2-2 draw at Leicester. Willian would prefer to sign a new contract with Chelsea than
Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop react to Kylian Mbappe’s scrap with Thomas Tuchel after being subbed off. Neymar‘s birthday party in a Paris club on Sunday has been called a “distraction” by Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel. The event will take place in Paris nightclub Yoyo just two days ahead of a Ligue 1 trip to
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley doesn’t believe Neymar and Liverpool are a good fit whatsoever. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has expressed his interest in playing for Brazil at this summer’s Copa America and the Olympic Games — if the South Americans qualify. Like Kylian Mbappe with France, who have already booked their place in the Tokyo
Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Alejandro Moreno says D.C. United need to think about the big picture if they’re going to pursue Luka Modric. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has tipped compatriots Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior to make successes of themselves with
To some people, it might seem strange that two of the best goalkeepers in the world — perhaps even the best — are both from Brazil. After all, Alisson of Liverpool and Ederson of Manchester City — No. 1 and No. 4 in the 2019 FC 100 respectively — hail from a country where it
Craig Burley explains why a plethora of injuries is only one reason Neymar’s time at PSG has been a failure. Brazil captain Dani Alves has said international teammate Neymar has the “sensibility of a child” and must change his ways in order to be respected. Both players are friends and have been teammates at Barcelona and
Alejandro Moreno says Kylian Mbappe can learn from Neymar about the Real Madrid transfer speculation. Frank Leboeuf is not concerned about Neymar’s latest injury having a negative impact on PSG’s season. France Football have justified their decision to leave Neymar out of this year’s 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist after a “black year” for the Paris
Frank Leboeuf is not concerned about Neymar’s latest injury having a negative impact on PSG’s season. Alejandro Moreno says Kylian Mbappe can learn from Neymar about the Real Madrid transfer speculation. Gab Marcotti looks at how PSG will be impacted by Neymar’s injury he picked up playing for Brazil. Steve Nicol explains why Neymar isn’t
Barcelona and Neymar have failed to reach an agreement over a dispute based around a €43 million renewal bonus included in the last contract the Brazilian signed with the club in 2016, sources have told ESPN FC. Neymar received around €14m at the time and was due the remaining €29m on Aug. 1, 2017. However,
Frank Leboeuf is not concerned about Neymar’s latest injury having a negative impact on PSG’s season. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. Jump to: Trent Alexander-Arnold plays his way into
Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil forward Neymar will be out of action for four weeks because of a thigh injury, the Ligue 1 leaders announced on Monday. “Neymar underwent an MRI [scan] this afternoon… a medical check up will be done in eight days but his return to competition is expected in four weeks depending on
ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno explains why Kylian Mbappe’s presence at PSG makes Neymar an expendable asset. French football correspondent Julien Laurens explains the main reason behind Neymar not getting a move away from PSG this summer. A Brazilian judge says the model who accused football superstar Neymar of rape will face trial on charges of
ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno says Juventus’ defensive issues came to the forefront in a 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid. ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno says Brazil came together and proved that they were the best team at the Copa America despite Neymar’s absence. After two glorious spells, more than 300 matches and plenty of titles, left