Lille midfielder excelled against Brazil but it was no surprise to his national coach after a key role in convincing him to turn down France’s overtures
The name Ayyoub Bouaddi was on everyone’s lips …
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Carlo Ancelotti
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Brazil find that everything good flows through Viní of New Jersey ⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
The Real Madrid star was his country’s best player in their World Cup opener on Saturday. They’ll need more of the same if they are to make a deep run
Vinícius Júnior is not wearing the famous Brazil…
34 days ago
Brazil 1-1 Morocco: Carlo Ancelotti's lop-sided and spineless side will have to improve if they are to win the World Cup... they can't just rely on Vinicius Jnr's brilliance, writes IAN LADYMAN ⊕⊕
IAN LADYMAN IN NEW JERSEY: Brazil haven't lost the opening game of a World Cup since 1934 and only the brilliance of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior saved them here.
Vinícius Júnior rescues lacklustre Brazil as Morocco earn deserved World Cup draw ⊕
So it turns out that Carlo Ancelotti is no miracle worker. After watching his side fall behind to Ismael Saibari’s brilliant opening goal, the Brazil manager needed a big favour from Vinícius Júnior …
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