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With the game falling outside the FIFA international match calendar, both teams were made up of almost entirely domestic-based players. Both struggled to create clear-cut chances as Tite’s Brazil – flying high in World Cup qualifying – made it seven straight wins. Player Ratings: Brazil 1-0 Colombia The nations had organised the friendly in the wake of the November plane crash, in which Chapecoense players, backroom staff and directors were among 71 people who died when the flight carrying them to Colombia crashed....

Coutinho continues to be heavily linked with a move to Spanish giants Barca ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline in the Premier League, though La Liga clubs have an extra day to complete their business. Brazil 13/2 to win World Cup The Brazil international – subject of three failed bids from Barcelona after handing in a transfer request – is yet to feature for Liverpool this season due to a back injury and illness....

“It could be something criminal, it could be an accidental spill, it could also be a ship that sank,” Bolsonaro said. “It is complex. We have on our radar screen a country that could be the origin of the oil.” Reports state that molecular tests on the samples of the crude oil show they are not from Petroleo Brasileiro, more commonly known as Petrobras, the state-run oil company. Crude oil can have different identifiers depending on which field it is from....

But the season starts again today, and the next couple of weeks are going to be among the busiest of the year for fantasy owners. There are going to be trade rumors every day from now until the end of the July 31 non-waivers deadline. You have to position yourself to be ready to make pickups when someone is moved. Confucius say: “For fantasy owners, it’s not usually about the player getting traded, but rather who he replaces and who will replace him....

Mata’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of June, but after protracted negotiations United confirmed on Wednesday they have struck an agreement to keep the Spaniard at Old Trafford. “It is a real honour to continue to represent this amazing club and our incredible fans. I have been at Manchester United for five years and I am proud to call Old Trafford my home,” said Mata....

Stokes, a key figure in the first match, was absent last time out at Lord’s as he stood trial in Bristol on a charge of affray. The Durham man was found not guilty and his return to the England squad was quickly confirmed, with the 27-year-old now named to face India at Trent Bridge. 0 votes

Montella’s dismissal was announced on Saturday, the Italian paying the price for a nine-match winless run in all competitions since his team’s famous Champions League victory over Manchester United on March 13. Following their triumph at Old Trafford, Sevilla have exited the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich and slumped to seventh in LaLiga, while they were thumped 5-0 by Barcelona in last weekend’s Copa del Rey final....

Rajshahi Royals picked Liton Das, Sylhet Thunders went for Mosaddek Hossain while Cumilla Warriors chose Soumya Sarkar as their A+ category players. Amongst the overseas players, Chattogram Challengers picked up Chris Gayle, Rajshahi Royals went for Englishman Ravi Bopara while Mohammad Nabi was roped in by Rangpur Rangers, to be coached by former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower. Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik had pulled out of the players’ draft at the last moment and was unavailable for selection....

After hitting Hamlin’s car on the cool-down lap, Keselowski hit Kenseth’s car on pit road, knocking it into the car of Tony Stewart, who then backed up and hit Keselowski’s car. MORE: Results | Harvick’s victory | In the garage, the typically calm Kenseth ran at Keselowski, sparking a melee between Kenseth’s Joe Gibbs Racing crew and Keselowski’s Team Penske crew. “I went after him because I don’t want to get hurt or killed on pit road,” Kenseth said....

Baza, a news site with close ties to the Russian police, said Alexander Ermolaev, a lieutenant colonel in the reserve who has second-degree diabetes and cerebral ischemia, was conscripted as part of the partial mobilization. According to the outlet, before retiring, Ermolaev served as deputy commander of a logistics unit and as a deputy director of a plant for the destruction of chemical weapons. He was reportedly handed a summons on September 22 at 6 a....

The Bears wide receiver is the correct answer. However, the Broncos linebacker by the same name is being bothered on Twitter for no reason. Denver’s Marshall is used to it by now, and seems to be taking it all in stride. The world of Twitter moves so fast at times, apparently there isn’t even a few minutes to check to make sure you’ve mentioned the right person. MORE: Jerome Bettis compares Troy Polamalu to Hines Ward | Giants TE aboard plane as it crashes | Rob Ford tie sells on eBay...

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman completed the feat with a leadoff single to center field in the bottom of the 11th inning against the Reds at Turner Field on Wednesday. It’s rare for a single to complete the cycle. MORE: 10 single-season feats we’ll probably never see again Freeman is the first Braves player to hit for the cycle since Mark Kotsay against the Cubs on Aug. 14, 2008. He’s the seventh player in franchise history to hit for the cycle....

As the Braves soaked each other with champagne and beer in late September to celebrate a surprising division title, outfielder Lane Adams got the attention of a reporter who was recording the scene on his phone. “Hey!” Adams shouted, putting one arm around rookie Ronald Acuña Jr. and using the other, with beer still in hand, to emphatically gesture toward the youngster. “Rookie of the Year!” Adams exclaimed repeatedly, dousing Acuña with bubbly....

The striker’s future remains far from certain, despite Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insisting that he will not be sold either to a Premier League rival or another major European club. Man City Highest Scoring PL Team - 5/4 Sanchez is expected back in training on Sunday after being given extended holiday following Chile’s Confederations Cup campaign, although an Instagram post on Thursday in which he stated he was “sick” has cast some doubt over his return to the first team ....

Hosts Brazil were booed by their own fans in Salvador after VAR reviews ruled out goals from Gabriel Jesus and Philippe Coutinho in a frustrating stalemate. Tite’s side remain ahead of Peru on goal difference in Group A and the sides will contest top spot when they meet on Saturday, with back-to-back draws meaning Venezuela remain in the quarter-final hunt. Neymar suffered ankle ligament damage in a pre-tournament friendly against Qatar to rule him out of the Copa....

If you’re nervous about undergoing a BBL, knowing what to expect on the day of surgery will ease your mind by giving you a chance to prepare. Here’s what you can expect on the day of your operation. Location BBL is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, either under general anesthesia, intravenous sedation, and/or local anesthesia. Once your surgery is complete, you may be asked to stay for a few hours in a waiting area before being released to your designated driver....

Wendel Jackson has been astounding the internet with his uncanny impersonations of the star, which have gained him more than 3.1 million followers and 23.1 million likes. Back in June the young man, who has long dark hair and looks just like the young MJ, went viral with a video, which can be viewed here, of him sitting in a café. The clip, which has attracted more than 49.8 million views, begins with Wendel being approached by a woman who plays a segment of Jackson’s 1983 song “Billie Jean” on her phone....

Mount has made 23 appearances for the Blues so far this season, scoring three goals and providing six assists. Graham Potter’s side hope that the injury is a minor one for one of their most important players. Chelsea are currently in tenth place in the Premier League table with only 25 points on the board after 16 games. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, meanwhile, are in second spot with 36 points from 16 games....