Neymar Jr. Benched as Carlo Ancelotti Names Brazil XI vs Scotland

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Neymar Jr. Benched as Carlo Ancelotti Names Brazil XI vs Scotland

Neymar starts on the bench as Brazil face Scotland in Miami, with Carlo Ancelotti naming a strong XI. Alisson starts in goal behind Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos. Casemiro anchors midfield with Bruno Guimarães and Paquetá, while Vini Jr, Cunha and Rayan lead the attack. Endrick, Martinelli and Luiz Henrique offer second-half options.

By Tanish Chachra

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Alphonso Davies Remains Benched for Canada’s Switzerland Clash

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Alphonso Davies Remains Benched for Canada’s Switzerland Clash

Canada’s full XI against Switzerland: Crépeau; Laryea, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Johnston; Choinière, Saliba, Ahmed; Buchanan, David, Larin. David captains the side, with Davies and Eustáquio among substitutes after fitness questions. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET as Canada chase a key Group B result against a dangerous Swiss side today in Vancouver, with stakes rising fast.

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Christian Pulisic Draws New York City Interest Amid AC Milan Uncertainty

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Christian Pulisic Draws New York City Interest Amid AC Milan Uncertainty

Pulisic sang “Take me home” with U.S. fans after the Australia win, days after recovering from a calf issue. The moment comes amid Milan uncertainty, with New York City reportedly ready to offer $10 million per season for five years. Milan consider him unsellable, but renewal talks stalled, and no formal club bid has arrived yet.

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Jose Mourinho Plans Honest Dialogue to Help Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid

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Jose Mourinho Plans Honest Dialogue to Help Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid

Mourinho said he must judge Madrid’s Mbappe unrest firsthand, not through the media or TV. “It’s not time to talk,” he said, stressing calm analysis, communication and “honest dialogue.” He said his role is “not to criticize” but listen, calling Mbappe “a phenomenal player” and promising to help him “be even better than this” at Madrid now.

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Jose Mourinho Defends Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal Against Style Criticism

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Jose Mourinho Defends Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal Against Style Criticism

Mourinho rejected criticism of Arsenal’s title-winning style, calling the idea “You can be great without winning... totally silly.” He said Arteta’s side would not win by trying to be “a second Man City,” adding, “You have to respect the winners.” He also defended Inter’s 2010 Barcelona display with 10 men as “one of the best-ever defensive performances.”

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Mexico, Brazil and Canada Set for Key World Cup Group Games

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Mexico, Brazil and Canada Set for Key World Cup Group Games

Group B opens with Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar and Switzerland vs Canada at 3 p.m. ET. Group C follows at 6 p.m. ET with Morocco vs Haiti and Scotland vs Brazil. Group A closes the slate at 9 p.m. ET as Czechia meet Mexico and South Africa face South Korea, shaping late group qualification paths tonight.

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