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Reaction
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Juan Carlos Osorio: Neymar antics "a shame for football"
Juan Carlos Osorio questions Neymar's playacting in Brazil's 2-0 win over Mexico, which he believes sets "a very bad example".Jul 3, 13:55
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Tite hails 'balanced' Brazil after Mexico victory
Brazil head coach Tite says that the secret to his side's success is their balance.Jul 2, 20:41
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Neymar: 'Brazil improving all the time'
Brazil star Neymar insists that the Selecao are improving at the World Cup.Jul 2, 17:23
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Juan Carlos Osorio thanks Mexico fans after Brazil defeat
Mexico manager Juan Carlos Osorio hails El Tri's travelling support in the wake of their 2-0 defeat to Brazil.Jul 2, 16:37
The Match
Match Report
Brazil progress through to the World Cup quarter-finals as Neymar and Roberto Firmino net in the second half to secure a 2-0 win over Mexico in Samara.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Brazil reach the World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Mexico in Monday's clash in Samara.
Team News
Chelsea's Willian keeps his position in the Brazil attack for Monday's last-16 clash with Mexico at the 2018 World Cup.
Build-up
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Thiago Silva backs Neymar to shine for Brazil in World Cup last-16 tie
Thiago Silva hopes that Neymar can emulate Paris Saint-Germain teammates Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe in inspiring their countries through to the World Cup quarter-finals.Jul 1, 19:50
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Tite: 'Marcelo will not start Mexico game'
Brazil boss Tite confirms that Real Madrid defender Marcelo will not start Monday's last-16 clash with Mexico at the 2018 World Cup.Jul 1, 16:52
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Danilo fit for Mexico clash
Brazil defender Danilo is cleared to take part in his side's World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico on Monday.Jul 1, 12:30
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