Brazil thrash Panama 6-2 in World Cup send-off

LONDON: Brazil turned on the style with a 6-2 drubbing of Panama on Sunday in a lopsided World Cup send-off at the MaracanaStadium in Rio de Janeiro. Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr fired the Brazilians into the lead inside the opening minute, collecting a pass from veteran midfielder Casemiro before lashing in a thunderous strike from 25 yards. The five-time…

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Brazil hope Ancelotti is the person

Brazil hope Ancelotti is the person

Carlo Ancelotti is aiming to guide Brazil to World Cup glory 24 years after their final title. Photograph: AFP/File LONDON: Brazil’s quest to regain World Cup supremacy from their European rivals has led to them handing the reins to a European, with Italian Carlo Ancelotti charged with the duty of ending the nation’s wait to…

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