Neymar could be in line to play a greater role for Brazil in their first knockouts match after returning from injury last time out

NEW YORK, June 27 : Brazil's World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Japan on Monday comes with the chance for revenge for Carlo Ancelotti's squad and a test of how far he has taken…

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Heavyweights Brazil will kick off their World Cup Round of 32 campaign against Japan Monday, in a match that carries added weight for Carlo Ancelotti’s...

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HOUSTON, June 28 : Coach Carlo Ancelotti is hopeful he will have Neymar available for more minutes in Monday's World Cup round of 32 fixture against Japan in Houston, and believes…

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Brazil's star forward Neymar is showing significant recovery, with coach Carlo Ancelotti confirming he can now play for longer periods. The team is preparing for their FIFA Club…

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Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti's team face Japan in the last 32, before four-time champions Germany…

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Neymar could be in line to play a greater role for Brazil in their first knockouts match after returning from injury last time out

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"In the last week his progress has been significant," Ancelotti told reporters. "Unfortunately he could not play longer...

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Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title enters the knockouts on Monday as they face Japan in Houston for a place in the last 16. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are favourites but…