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Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil slump to defeat. Brazil were beaten 3-2 by Japan in a friendly played in Singapore. There were protests late on, with the Italian head coach and Raphinha sent off for protesting.

Brazil suffered a resounding shock after falling 3-2 to Japan in the friendly encounter that brought the two sides together today, Saturday, at the National Stadium in Singapore, as part of the Seleção's Asian tour during the current November international break. It was a match that held the fans' breath until its final moments, witnessing thrilling swings and a heated disciplinary incident whose protagonists were the Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti and Barcelona star Raphinha.

Vinicius Junior did not need much time to send a strong message to his critics, after rediscovering his scoring touch in the colours of the Brazil national team against Japan, during the friendly between the two sides today, Saturday, at the National Stadium in Singapore.

The forward was one of the most naturally gifted players Brazil has ever produced - but also one of its most troubled