- Associated Press
Coutinho and Fabinho out of Brazil's WCup qualifying squad
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho and Liverpool midfielder Fabinho were dropped from Brazil's squad for a pair of World Cup qualifying matches in November because of injury. The Brazilian soccer confederation said Wednesday that Coutinho will be replaced by Lyon forward Lucas Paquetá, while Everton's Allan was called up in place of Fabinho for matches against Venezuela on Nov. 13 and Uruguay four days later. The Paris Saint-Germain striker left his team's 2-0 Champions League win at Istanbul Basaksehir due a groin problem.
- Soccer News
Vinicius Junior returns to Brazil squad as Tite rotates youngsters
Vinicius Junior earned a recall to the Brazil squad on Friday as head coach Tite explained his intention to rotate his less experienced players. After being left out of the team for the opening games of Brazil’s 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign in October, Vinicius returned at the expense of Real Madrid team-mate Rodrygo. Bruno Guimaraes made way for Arthur, while Rodrigo Caio held onto his spot in the group and Felipe was dropped for Eder Militao, who only made his first appearance of the sea...
- FC Dallas
Phelipe Called Up to Brazil's Olympic Roster for International Friendlies
Frisco, Texas (October 23, 2020) – FC Dallas goalkeeper Phelipe Megiolaro has been called up to Brazil’s U-23 National Team by André Jardine for international friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Egypt in preparation for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Both matches will be played in in Saudi Arabia, on the November 13 and 16, respectively. Brazil’s U-23 team has already qualified for the Olympics that will be held in 2021 after being delayed this year due to COVID-19.
