La Liga: Barcelona snap up Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich to shore up midfield after Paulinho's loan move
• 7 years ago31-year-old Vidal, who has played 100 games for Chile and scored 24 goals, will sign a three-year deal after having a medical in the next few days, Barca said in a statement.
Tite's new stint as Brazil manager is a welcome move to preserve their history, but he still has a mountain to climb
Samindra Kunti • 7 years agoTite can thus become only the second coach to lead Brazil at consecutive World Cups, Mario Zagallo having done so in 1970 and 1974.
La Liga: Paulinho rejoins Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande on loan after just one season with Barcelona
• 7 years agoBrazil midfielder Paulinho is leaving Barcelona after one season to rejoin Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande, the Spanish champions said on Sunday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil's last-gasp win over Costa Rica proves their ability to penetrate stubborn defences
Abhijitb • 7 years agoBrazil's 2-0 win has finally proved that Tite’s Brazil can crack hard nuts with relentless pressure and in-game tactical tweaks, always symbolic of champion teams.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Philippe Coutinho's stunner goes in vain as resolute Switzerland hold lacklustre Brazil
• 7 years agoBrazil's bid for a sixth World Cup got off to a slow start as Switzerland withstood an early onslaught to snatch a 1-1 draw in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: With Neymar fit and other key players showing form, Brazil are favourites to clinch title for 6th time
Anisha • 7 years agoFor the sceptics, Brazil's football may not be beautiful anymore, but looking at their squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia, the team can certainly be termed as favourites to clinch the ultimate prize for the sixth time.
La Liga: Barcelona thrash Villareal to maintain unbeaten run; Sevilla keep Europa League hopes alive with Real Madrid win
• 7 years agoOusmane Dembele scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Villarreal 5-1 on Wednesday and edged closer to their first-ever unbeaten season in La Liga.
La Liga: Barcelona extend lead at top of standings to 12 points after being held to draw by Celta Vigo
• 7 years agoBarcelona's 12-point lead could be cut to nine if Atletico Madrid beat Real Sociedad on Thursday.
International friendlies: Philippe Coutinho scores as Neymar-less Brazil prepare for World Cup with win over Russia
• 7 years agoBrazil dominated play and possession but failed to create any more serious chances before the break as Russia defended in numbers.
Champions League: Chelsea face uphill task against resilient Barcelona with quarter-final spot at stake
• 7 years agoChelsea enjoyed success at Stamford Bridge with a dogmatic approach when only Messi's equaliser spoilt what was otherwise a controlled Blues performance.