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☆ Liverpool’s quadruple dream comes to an end in FA Cup quarterfinal thriller against Manchester United
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Liverpool’s chances of a historic quadruple in Jürgen Klopp’s final season at the club are over after falling to a 4-3 extra time defeat against bitter rival Manchester United in a frenetic FA Cup quarterfinal. Goals from Scott McTominay, Antony, Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo gave United the win in a topsy-turvy FA Cup classic at Old Trafford in Manchester. “The first 35 minutes I think was the best minutes from our season,” United manager Erik ten Hag told the ITV broadcast after the game. In a game as hectic as this though, no lead was ever truly safe, as United proved in the second half of extra time. United fans were treated to a win in a chaotic cup tie.

Persons: CNN —, Scott McTominay, Antony, Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, Harvey Elliott, “, Erik ten Hag, ” United's Alejandro Garnacho, Paul Ellis, ” Klopp, Caoimhin Kelleher – deputizing, Alisson –, Dominik Szoboszlai, United ‘, Andre Onana, Alejandro Garnacho’s, Kelleher, Klopp’s, Wataru Endo, Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, Darwin Núñez, Onana, Mac Allister, Stu Forster, Núñez, Salah, Michael Regan, Christian Eriksen, Rashford, slotting, Diallo Organizations: CNN, Manchester United, United, turvy, Old, Carabao, Chelsea, ”, ITV, Liverpool, Getty, raptures, Red Devils, English, Coventry City, Premier League, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Leicester City Locations: Klopp’s, Old Trafford, Manchester . Liverpool, AFP, Núñez, United, Chelsea

☆ Carabao Cup final: With Jürgen Klopp’s farewell tour in full swing, Liverpool targets first trophy of season
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Jürgen Klopp’s season-long send-off is well and truly in full swing and Liverpool can get the German’s farewell off to a perfect start with victory over Chelsea in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final. The Reds can win four trophies this season to give Klopp a perfect send-off, with the Carabao Cup, Europa League, FA Cup and Premier League all very much within Liverpool’s grasp. Liverpool can win four trophies in Klopp's final season. He’s a huge, huge figure, someone who’s been amazing. We are going to give our best to compete, be better than Liverpool and deserve to lift the trophy.”

Persons: Klopp, ” Klopp, Joël Matip, Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander, Arnold, Alisson, Thiago, Mo Salah, Darwin Nuñez, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Pierse, Alexander, ”, “, He’s, who’s, that’s, ” Chelsea, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Marc Cucurella, Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile, Thiago Silva, Robert Sánchez, Mauricio Pochettino, Todd Boehly, Boehly, Pochettino, Roman Abramovich, ” Pochettino, Catherine Ivill Organizations: CNN, Jürgen, Liverpool, Chelsea, Premier League, The Reds, Europa League, FA Cup, Luton Town, Luton, Argentine, Thursday’s, Wembley Locations: Sunday’s, Liverpool, Merseyside, Chelsea, Klopp, Roman, Southampton, Tottenham

☆ Arsenal keeps league title hopes alive with ‘incredible’ win against Liverpool
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Arsenal kept its title hopes alive with a vital 3-1 win against Liverpool in the English Premier League on Sunday. It was a goal that helped settle any nerves Arsenal had before the game and Arteta’s side began dominating the first half. Wild celebrationsThe Emirates erupted as Trossard’s shot squirmed into the net, with Arteta leading the party from the touchline. Arsenal, though, won’t mind the criticism given the team is now back in the hunt for its first league title since 2004. But Arteta was solely focused on his team’s ambitions after the game, telling reporters his side had learned lessons after failing to win the league last season.

Persons: CNN —, Mikel Arteta, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhães, Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Gabriel Martinelli, Van Dijk, Leandro Trossard’s, squirmed, Arteta, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Martin Ødegaard, “, You’ve, ” Carragher, Declan Rice, Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard, Ian Kington, Pep, that’s, we’ve, ” Organizations: CNN, CNN — Arsenal, Liverpool, English Premier League, Gunners, Arsenal, ” Arsenal, Bukayo, Reds, Emirates, Manchester United, Sky Sports, Premier League, Manchester City Locations: North London, Emirates, Liverpool, AFP

☆ Manchester City vs Liverpool: Erling Haaland breaks a Premier League scoring record
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Ever since he joined Manchester City in June 2022, Erling Haaland has scored goals and broken records and, on Saturday against Liverpool, the striker continued to make his mark on history by scoring his 50th league goal for the reigning Premier League champion. No player in Premier League history has reached half a century of goals quicker – Haaland doing so in 48 games. The previous record holder Andrew Cole, who played for Manchester United and Newcastle Untied, took 65 games to reach the mark. Haaland scored in the 27th minute to give host City a lead it only relinquished in the 80th minute when Trent Alexander-Arnold leveled for Liverpool. “We played really well, excellent performance,” City manager Pep Guardiola told BBC Sport.

Persons: Erling Haaland, Andrew Cole, Haaland, Trent Alexander, Arnold, “, Pep Guardiola, ” Haaland, Allison Becker, Rúben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Alexander, Mohamed Salah, ” Klopp Organizations: CNN, Manchester City, Liverpool, Premier League, Manchester United, Newcastle, ”, BBC Sport, City, Reds, Arsenal, Brentford Locations: ” City

☆ Haaland hits new record, but Man City lose top spot to Arsenal
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

But Trent Alexander-Arnold drilled in an 80th-minute equaliser with his right foot to deny City a 24th successive home win in all competitions. The result left City on 29 points from 13 games with Liverpool one point behind and Arsenal later claimed a late 1-0 victory at Brentford thanks to Kai Havertz's header. Arsenal leapfrogged Liverpool and City into first place with 30 points. Haaland did what he does best, firing home after Alisson's poor clearance had found its way to Nathan Ake. Not only in the goal -- around the goal, in all situations he was a really important player and a really good game from him," Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said.

Persons: Erling Haaland, Alisson, Andy Cole, Trent Alexander, Arnold, Kai Havertz's, Haaland, Nathan Ake, Alexander, Trent, Juergen Klopp, Aaron Ramsdale, Bryan Mbeumo, Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard, Havertz stooped, Mikel Arteta, Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino, Alexander Isak, Raheem Sterling's, Jamaal Lascelles, Newcastle's, Thiago Silva, Reece James, Anthony Gordon, Pochettino, Joao Pedro, Lewis Dunk, Jacob Brown, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Premier League, Brentford Newcastle, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, City, Arsenal, Brentford, Newcastle United, Brighton, Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest, Sunday, Newcastle, Luton Town, Burnley, West Ham United, Bournemouth, Sheffield United, Thomson Locations: Liverpool, Newcastle, Forest, Crystal

☆ Colombia fight back to shock Brazil, Uruguay beat Messi's Argentina
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 17 (Reuters) - Brazil lost their second consecutive World Cup qualifier match as Colombia fought back to win 2-1 against the five-times champions, who dropped to fifth place in the South American standings on Thursday. Brazil started well and dominated early proceedings, taking the lead in the fourth minute through a strike by Gabriel Martinelli, assisted by Vinicius Jr.'s fine first touch pass. Diaz burst into tears as he dedicated the win to his father who was celebrating emotionally in the stands. Goals in each half from Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez gave Uruguay victory over Lionel Messi's Argentina in a nervy affair at the World Cup champions' Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires. The visitors were the better side from start to finish and the win put them second in the standings on 10 points, two behind Argentina.

Persons: Luis Diaz, Gabriel Martinelli, Vinicius Jr, Alisson, Diaz, Ronald Araujo, Darwin Nunez, Lionel Messi's, Araujo, Emiliano Martinezm, Nunez, mightily, Messi, TyC, Fernando Kallas, Michael Perry, Simon Cameron, Moore Organizations: Liverpool, Real Madrid, Metropolitano, Argentina, URUGUAY OUTCLASS WORLD, BUENOS AIRES, South America, Uruguay, World, TyC Sports, Thomson Locations: Brazil, Colombia, Barranquilla, Rio de Janeiro, URUGUAY, BUENOS, BUENOS AIRES Argentina, Uruguay, Lionel Messi's Argentina, Buenos Aires, Venezuela, Ecuador

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia (AP) — Days after he was released by kidnappers, the father of Colombia striker Luis Díaz was in tears on Thursday after he watched his son score both goals in a 2-1 win over Brazil in a World Cup qualifying match. Luis Manuel Díaz was held captive for 12 days in a mountainous region by the ELN guerrilla group. So is soccer and so is life," Luis Díaz said after the match. It was Colombia's first win against Brazil in World Cup qualifying in 15 matches. This is beyond soccer, he deserves it,” said Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, a teammate of Díaz at Liverpool.

Persons: Luis Díaz, Luis Manuel Díaz, Cilenis, “, ” Díaz, ”, Alisson, ___ Organizations: Brazil, Metropolitano Locations: BARRANQUILLA, Colombia, Brazil, Liverpool, Barrancas, Venezuelan, Díaz, Paraguay

☆ Despite kidnap agony, Diaz makes the difference for Liverpool
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LUTON, England, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Liverpool's usually effervescent Colombian striker Luis Diaz looked solemn as he sat on the substitutes' bench during his side's Premier League game at Luton on Sunday. Rather, Diaz lifted up his shirt to revel a white undertop with words in black: "Libertad Para Papa" (Freedom For Dad). "We're supporting him and feeling his pain -- but for him it's a different level," said Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas have said they will release Luis Manuel Diaz, as they did Diaz's mother. He scored the goal but we need to see some improvement in Colombia."

Persons: Luis Diaz, Juergen, Rather, Diaz, revel, Alisson, Luis Manuel Diaz, Klopp, Andrew Cawthorne, Clare Fallon Organizations: Premier League, Luton, Liverpool, Colombia's National Liberation Army, Thomson Locations: LUTON, England, Colombian, Sunday, Papa, Colombia

Gabriel Martinelli's late goal handed Arsenal a 1-0 win over defending champion Manchester City on Sunday, ending a 12-game losing streak in the league against Pep Guardiola's team in the process. City pipped Arsenal to the title by five points last term, in part by beating the Gunners 3-1 away and 4-1 at home. In fact, Arsenal had not taken a point against City in the league since 2017, its longest losing streak against a single opponent in club history. City as a team only had four shots in the game, its lowest total ever under Guardiola in a Premier League game. Newcastle was denied a fifth straight win in all competitions, including an 8-0 victory over Sheffield United in the league.

Persons: Gabriel Martinelli's, Pep Guardiola's, Mikel Arteta's, Martinelli, hadn't, Erling Haaland, Guardiola, ” Guardiola, Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kai Havertz, Martinelli —, Partey, Nathan Ake's, City's, Arteta, Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, Lewis Dunk, Mohamed Salah, Van Dijk, Mac Allister, Simon Adingra, Alisson Becker, ”, Klopp, Alexander Isak, Germain, Mohammed Kudus, Isak, Tomas Soucek, Wolverhampton . Pau Torres, Hwang, Hee Chan, ___ Organizations: Emirates, Premier League, Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham, City, City pipped Arsenal, Gunners, Wembley, Rodri, Wolves, Bukayo, LIVERPOOL, Liverpool, Brighton, NEWCASTLE, WEST HAM, Paris Saint, Champions League, Man, English League, Newcastle, West, Sheffield United, Aston Villa, Premier League’s, Wolverhampton . Pau, Villa Locations: City pipped, City, Liverpool, West Ham

☆ Super-sub Nunez grabs 2-1 win for 10-man Liverpool against Newcastle
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NEWCASTLE, England, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool snatched a sensational 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United on Sunday, with the visitors bouncing back from a straight red card in the first half for captain Virgil van Dijk. The introduction of Nunez proved a game-changer and he got the equaliser when Sven Botman fluffed his lines, allowing Nunez to rifle the ball across Nick Pope and in at the far post. "I feel very happy for the team to be able to help them," a beaming Nunez told Sky Sports, with keeper Alisson acting as his translator. We work really hard for these moments, and I am happy to score the two goals to help the team," he added. Reporting by Philip O'Connor Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Darwin Nunez, Virgil van Dijk, Anthony Gordon, Trent Alexander, Arnold, Gordon, Alisson Becker, Van Dijk, John Brooks, Alexander Isak, Miguel, Almiron, Nunez, Sven Botman fluffed, Nick Pope, crestfallen, Klopp, Alisson, Philip O'Connor, Toby Davis Organizations: Liverpool, Premier League, Newcastle United, Uruguayan, Leeds United, Juergen, Newcastle, Sky Sports, Thomson Locations: NEWCASTLE, England, Newcastle

☆ Liverpool defeats Tottenham 4-3 as late goals produce thrilling finale – and a Jürgen Klopp injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Two stoppage-time goals, including a dramatic winner from substitute Diogo Jota, saw Liverpool’s 4-3 victory against Tottenham Hotspur come to a frenetic conclusion – so much so that manager Jürgen Klopp injured himself while celebrating. I didn’t say anything bad … The muscle gave up in that moment.”Jota (seated) came on as a substitute and scored Liverpool's winning goal against Tottenham. Romero and Son both hit the post in the second half before the pair combined on 77 minutes and Son’s 10th league goal of the season made it 3-2. Jota scores the winning goal against Tottenham. In a late push to finish in the top four and secure a place in next season’s Championships League, Liverpool is seven points behind Manchester United having played one game more than its rival.

☆ Jota seals thrilling win for Liverpool after Tottenham fightback
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

LIVERPOOL, England, April 30 (Reuters) - Diogo Jota scored deep in stoppage-time as Liverpool clinched a 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a barely-believable Premier League thriller at Anfield on Sunday. The Portuguese substitute struck in the fourth minute of added time, one minute after Tottenham substitute Richarlison thought he had earned his side an unlikely point. There was one final twist though as Jota latched on to a mistake by Lucas Moura and fired low past Fraser Forster to spark pandemonium on the touchline. Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp appeared to pull his hamstring as he celebrated manically and was also shown a yellow card in the most bizarre of climaxes. To make matters worse for Tottenham they felt Jota should have been red-carded for an earlier high boot that caught Oliver Skipp's head that was only punished with a yellow.

☆ Liverpool edge struggling Forest 3-2 in Anfield thriller
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LIVERPOOL, England, April 22 (Reuters) - Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were on target as Liverpool edged Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest 3-2 in a riveting clash at Anfield on Saturday to climb to seventh in the table. Jota restored Liverpool's lead with a sharp finish on the turn in the 55th minute but Liverpool were pegged back again when Virgil Van Dijk's clearing header fell to an unmarked Gibbs-White. Both Forest goals came from long throw-ins and Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp was pleased with the result but frustrated by his side's shaky defensive performance against a team who have the second-worst attacking record in the league. Liverpool sealed the win three minutes after Forest's second when Trent Alexander-Arnold picked out Salah with a low free kick and the Egyptian striker held off Remo Freuler before side-footing past Keylor Navas. Steve Cooper set up Forest with a flat back five, looking to contain Liverpool, and the strategy worked in the first half, though the visitors rode their luck at times.

☆ Liverpool add to Forest's misery, Leicester earn vital win
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LIVERPOOL, England, April 22 (Reuters) - Liverpool maintained their slender hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League with a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest whose relegation fears deepened on Saturday. Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were on target for Liverpool in a riveting clash at Anfield as Liverpool climbed to seventh. Liverpool sealed the win three minutes after Forest's second when Trent Alexander-Arnold picked out Salah with a low free kick and the Egyptian striker side-footed past Keylor Navas. Forest substitute Brennan Johnson hit the crossbar with a delicate chip as Liverpool clung on to take all three points. Liverpool have 50 points from 31 games, six points behind fourth-placed Newcastle United who face fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

☆ Arsenal denied huge win as Liverpool hit back to draw
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LIVERPOOL, England, April 9 (Reuters) - Arsenal's grip on the Premier League title race was loosened as Liverpool produced a storming comeback to snatch a 2-2 draw in super-charged clash at a raucous Anfield on Sunday. The north Londoners were heading for a first league win at Liverpool since 2012, an eighth successive league win and a massive three points in their quest to win the league as they powered into a 2-0 lead. Arsenal have 73 points from 30 games, while Liverpool are eighth with 44 points. The game was under control but after that we concede a really sloppy goal and the game shifted momentum," Arsenal manager Arteta said. Liverpool took charge after the break and were awarded a penalty in the 58th minute after Rob Holding fouled Jota.

☆ No Haaland, no problem as Man City thrash Liverpool 4-1 to keep up title chase
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-01 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MANCHESTER, England, April 1 (Reuters) - Manchester City showed they can win without goal machine Erling Haaland as they put four past Liverpool at the Etihad on Saturday to keep their chase of Premier League leaders Arsenal very much alive. Julian Alvarez, Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Jack Grealish were all on target for Pep Guardiola's side in a goal-packed return to Premier League action after the international break. "We had a chat between ourselves and with the manager (at halftime) and he said we have to stay in the game," Grealish said. "The first minute to 93 ... really really good, the way we played." Looking ahead though, the England winger insisted that the fate of the Premier League this season is still in Arsenal's hands.

☆ Soccer–Vinicius is the most decisive player in the world - Ancelotti
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Liverpool had raced into a 2-0 lead at Anfield, but a double from Vinicius levelled the match before the break and laid the foundation for a thumping Champions League, last-16 first leg win. "Vinicius is the most decisive player in world football today," Ancelotti told a news conference. "There is no player with this continuity of action. He is the player with most goal attempts (28) and shots on target (15) in the Champions League this season and is the most fouled player in Europe's top five leagues (82). After scoring 22 goals with 20 assists last season, Vinicius has already scored 18 in all competitions this campaign and was named player of the tournament at the Club World Cup in January, helping Real to secure a record-extending fifth title.

☆ March double helps Brighton to 3-0 win over sorry Liverpool
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BRIGHTON, England, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Brighton & Hove Albion winger Solly March netted twice early in the second half and set up another goal in a 3-0 home win over a sluggish Liverpool on Saturday that lifts them above the Reds to seventh in the Premier League standings. The victory was Brighton's first over Liverpool in the top flight and they deserved to take all three points once March helped them convert their dominance in possession into goals. Undeterred, March gave his side the lead in the 47th minute as teenaged striker Evan Ferguson pressured the Liverpool defence into a mistake and Brighton won the ball high up the pitch. The win means Brighton have 30 points from 18 games, two ahead of Liverpool who have struggled with form and injuries, with Reds boss Juergen Klopp blaming a lack of organisation for the result. Reporting by Philip O'Connor; Editing by Christian Radnedge and Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Messi headlines shortlist for FIFA Best Men's Player award
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Messi, along with his Paris St Germain team mate Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City's Erling Haaland, were among the 14 players shortlisted for The Best FIFA Men's Player award, the world governing body said on Thursday. Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, who won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award, is also in the shortlist. Sarina Wiegman, who led England to last year's European Championship title, is joined on The Best FIFA Women's Coach shortlist by Chelsea's Emma Hayes and Germany manager Martina Voss-Tecklenburg. Liverpool's Alisson Becker, Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois and Aston Villa's Martinez are among the nominees for The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper award. FIFA also announced an 11-player shortlist for this year's Puskas Award for the "most beautiful" goal of the year, with Mbappe's spectacular volley against Argentina in the World Cup final among the nominees.

☆ Liverpool beat Aston Villa 3-1 to go sixth in league
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Dec 26 (Reuters) - Liverpool beat Aston Villa 3-1 on Monday thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Stefan Bajcetic to go sixth in the Premier League during a game littered with chances. Striker Salah tapped in the visitors' opener in the fifth minute after a sublime passing move from marauding wing-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson. Goalscoring opportunities came aplenty for both teams as they peppered each other with high balls over the defences. The result left Aston Villa in 12th place on 18 points, while Liverpool are on 25 points, one behind old rivals Manchester United in fifth but a daunting 12 behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, who were playing later on Monday. Reporting by Andrew Cawthorne, editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Croatia oust favourites Brazil 4-2 on penalties to reach semi-final
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Karolos Grohmann | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

In an evening filled with tension and drama, Brazil superstar Neymar thought he had won the game when he rifled in an extra-time goal for the five-time world champions. Croatia substitute Bruno Petkovic's left-footed equaliser three minutes from the end of extra time drew his side level, breaking Brazilian hearts in Doha's Education City Stadium. Croatia initially refused to be intimidated by their more illustrious opponents and in the first half successfully stifled most Brazil moves early. Apart from a weak Vinicius Jr. shot, Brazil had little else to offer in terms of attack with Neymar off the pace and shut out by a hard-working backline. But the Croats refused to surrender with Petkovic's equaliser forcing penalties and coming out on top in the shootout with Livakovic saving Rodrygo's spot kick and Marquinos hitting the post.

☆ Neymar and Danilo back with Brazil against South Korea
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

DOHA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Brazil forward Neymar will start for the five-times champions in their World Cup last-16 match against South Korea on Monday after recovering from an ankle injury. Full back Danilo was also cleared to play and will start on the left side of defence, as both Alex Sandro and Alex Telles were ruled out by injuries. Centre back Eder Militao, who replaced Danilo at right back against Switzerland, will play against South Korea in the same role. Brazil: Alisson; Eder Militao, Thiago Silva (captain), Marquinhos, Danilo, Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta, Neymar, Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Richarlison. South Korea: Kim Seung-gyu, Kim Moon-hwan, Kim Min-jae, Kim Young-gwon, Kim Jin-su, Lee Jae-sung, Jung Woo-young, Jeong Woo-yeong, Hwang In-beom, Son Heung-min (captain), Hwang Hee-chan, Cho Gue-sung.

☆ Brazil dances its way into World Cup quarterfinals thanks to dazzling display against South Korea
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Brazil danced its way past South Korea and into the World Cup quarterfinals on Monday, sweeping aside its opponent 4-1 in a dazzling performance at Qatar 2022. Brazil players hold a banner showing support for Pele. South Korea, meanwhile, has impressed in reaching the round of 16, coming through a difficult group that included Portugal, Ghana and Uruguay. Michael Steele/Getty ImagesHee-Chan Hwang did force Alisson into a wonderful one-handed save soon after the penalty, but that was the closest South Korea came to scoring in the first half. This game was already long over as a contest, but it was now in danger of turning into a humiliating night for South Korea, if it hadn’t already.

☆ Analysis: Tite's courage pays off as Brazil forwards deliver
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The answer came in an impressive 2-0 victory over a strong and organised Serbia team who did not make it easy for Brazil and frustrated them in a goalless first half. Tite's decision to start Vinicius Jr. alongside Neymar, Richarlison and Raphinha should not have been a surprise as the Brazil coach has been much more inclined recently to unleash his talented young forwards together. Thinking that he would leave Vinicius on the bench was an assumption of those looking at the 61-year-old manager’s past rather than his present. Though Richarlison scored a brace, Vinicius was arguably the best player on the pitch, creating most of Brazil´s chances. Brazil sent a clear message to their World Cup rivals.

☆ Vinicius Jr. to start for Brazil against Serbia
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LUSAIL, Qatar, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Brazil coach Tite opted to start Vinicius Jr. in a four-man attack for their World Cup Group G opener against Serbia on Thursday. Tite will unleash Vinicius alongside Neymar, Richarlison and Raphinha, with only two genuine midfielders in Lucas Paqueta and Casemiro as Brazil begin their quest for a record-extending sixth World Cup trophy. Serbia, who were sweating on Aleksandar Mitrovic's availability due to an ankle injury, named their leading striker in the starting line-up. Brazil:Alisson; Danilo, Thiago Silva (c), Marquinhos, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta, Neymar; Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Richarlison. Serbia:Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Milos Veljkovic, Filip Mladenovic, Strahinja Pavlovic, Nikola Milenkovic, Andrija Zivkovic, Nemanja Gudelj, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Sasa Lukic, Dusan Tadic (c), Aleksandar Mitrovic.

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