Football Friendlies: Brazil edge Uruguay after disputed penalty

IMAGE: Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring the winner from the penalty spot. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Action Images via Reuters Neymar scored a contested second-half penalty to give Brazil......

Defenders the unsung heroes of Brazil's World Cup campaign

'Strong, athletic and intelligent, they comfortably prevented Mexico from turning territorial domination into real chances.' IMAGE: Mexico's Miguel Layun is tackled by Brazil's Filipe Luis during......

World Cup: Neymar dazzles and disappoints as Brazil reach quarters

The Paris St Germain forward was both architect and executioner for Brazil, who inflicted a seventh straight last-16 exit on the central Americans, sliding home in the second half and then teeing......

World Cup PHOTOS: Neymar shines as Brazil beat Mexico to reach quarters

It was the seventh World Cup running that Brazil have reached the last eight, while Mexico have not made it to that stage since they hosted the tournament in 1986. IMAGE: Neymar celebrates with......

South America disappoints but is the demise permanent?

Peru are already on their way home after losing their first two games, while Argentina and Colombia are sweating IMAGE: Argentinian forward Lionel Messi reacts at the end of the World Cup......