Brazil eased past Chile with a 3-0 win at the Maracana in World Cup qualifying, but the match was not without controversy. Manchester United star Casemiro was at the centre of attention after appearing to intentionally stamp on Felipe Loyola late in the first half. Despite the ugly challenge, the veteran midfielder escaped with just a yellow card and avoided dismissal.
The Brazilians have been a class above the Soweto giants and all South African top-tier teams, but their former defender has predicted a tough season for them.
England coach Thomas Tuchel has likened playing Andorra to chewing gum as the Three Lions prepare to face the minnows three months after their scrappy 1-0 win.
Chelsea teenager Estevao Willian scored his first senior goal for Brazil in spectacular fashion, netting a bicycle kick during a 3-0 win over Chile in the World Cup qualifier. The 18-year-old, already making waves in the Premier League, earned the loudest cheer inside the Maracana and capped his standout display with an acrobatic opener that lit up the night.
Germany were stunned by an incisive Slovakia as their World Cup qualification campaign got off to the worst possible start in Bratislava. David Strelec stole the show with a superb goal as he put a sluggish Antonio Rudiger to shame.
The global superstar takes the field tonight for what is expected to be his final World Cup qualifier appearance in front of Argentine fans, against Venezuela.
The Glamour Boys have had an excellent start to the ongoing 2025/26 South African top-tier campaign where they are yet to lose a game, or concede a goal.
The Belgian tactician has already started to plan for the two major tournaments that the senior national team will be taking part in from late this year.